1. College Access for Undocumented/1079 Students
Randy Nuñez,
College and Career Family/Community Liaison
Kent School District

2. House Bill 1079
10 other states have passed legislation granting instate-college tuition for all high school graduates.
Washington State’s HB 1079
After second attempt, Washington State passes in 2003, largely organized by LEAP.
Offers instate tuition to public colleges and universities for students.
Does not grant or expedite U.S. citizenship, strictly a tuition measure.
Does not make eligible to Federal and State aid (FAFSA).

3. House Bill Affidavit
House Bill 1079 administered by HEC Board, HECB implements 1079 Affidavit.
1079 Affidavit eligibility:
Lived in Washington state for 3 years immediately before receiving a high school diploma.
Completed full senior year at a Washington high school.
The Affidavit Is a confidential document that must be submitted when the student applies for admission to a Washington college or university.

4. How to Access the 1079 Affidavit
Online access to the 1079 Affidavit:
*All 1079 Affidavit forms are the same.
*Students should keep a copy of all 1079 Affidavits submitted.

5. 3117 Undocumented College Students What a Difference a Bill Makes!
1079 Affidavit Users since Inception
Total
Annual
2003-
2004
2004-
2005
2005-
2006
2006-
2007
2007-
2008
2008-
2009
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
Total New
Enrollments
103
373
479
432
706
673
638
719
Presumed
Undocumented 25
291
338
320
542
521
524
556
Eligible US
Citizens 2 16 6 20 28 26 52
Visa Holders 78 80
119
106
114
124 89
111
Source: HEC Board 02/29/12

6. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.
Proposed Federal Legislation to address undocumented students and access to higher education
There are a number of versions of the bill but most include:
Fast track toward citizenship for high school graduates
Instate Tuition
Access to Federal and State Aid

7. Undocumented Students
Different levels of Citizenship status
Not all are Latinos
Many students do not know their legal status
Middle School
College Bound Scholarship– State Student ID #
High School
FAFSA
Scholarships
Ineligible to College Bound Scholarship

8. Identifying 1079 Students at Your School
How to ask?
Do they have a valid social security number, alien registration number, or residency (eligibility for FAFSA)?
Tax ID Number is not SSN (not eligible for FAFSA)?
Tip: Explain the Eligibility for FAFSA, students may be able to Self Identify.
Tip: some students might not really know. They might have to check with parents.
Tip: Avoid asking if they are U.S. Citizens.
If Student Self Identifies as 1079, direct them toward 1079 Resources.

9. Funding College Early University Application Deadline Save Money NOW
Set aside $10-50 a month.
Fees for College (up to $50 university application fee!)
Fee Waivers for College/Univ/SAT Apps
Running Start
Early University Application Deadline
Early Acceptance, Early Advocacy
Scholarships that do not require U.S. Citizenship

10. Resources Funding Resources Scholarships: www.TheWashBoard.Org
Local Scholarship
Family Contribution
Resources
Beyond 1079 Conference at UW
LEAP Conference
UW ACE Conference
WSU CASHE Conference
EWU Latino Student Conference

11. Tips on cutting costs Fee Waivers for FRL Housing Work
Budgeting personal expenses
Books (library, borrowing, used books)
Carpooling/Bus
School resources: Library, Gym, Discounted.
Take additional credits (Full-time status, credits)
Consider cost of attendance
Shoot for the stars but be realistic!!!

12. College Access for Undocumented/1079 Students
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