There has been much talk about building a border wall, rescinding the Obama Administration’s DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) initiatives, and “mass deportation” of millions of undocumented immigrants. Many families feel afraid and confused. This link will take you to answers to common questions provided by MALDEF.
We work diligently to offer a welcoming and safe space with personalized support and advocacy to undocumented students and their families. El Centro is committed to building a sense of community, a supportive environment and, advocating for students to be successful in higher education, regardless of their background or immigration status.
In the State of New Mexico we have a law commonly referred to as SB 582 which has been around since 2005. This law establishes two things:
1. Universities are prohibited from discriminating against students based on their immigration status; and
2. Provides in-state tuition and state funds such as the Legislative Lottery Scholarship if you: