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<p>Whether here legally (on visa) or without visa, such students are ‘internationals’ and not eligible for federal aid. Thus, no Pell grants, no Stafford loans. Unless NYS wants to pick up that cost, it is extremely difficult for any poor student – whether citizen or not – to attend college. Moreover, it is extremely difficult for ‘internationals’ to obtain a legal job to help pay for college.</p>
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<p>Been occurring in the border states for decades. (I guess the NYT only picks it up when it becomes a local issue. 
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