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This bill modifies North Carolina's higher education tuition policies to allow certain students, including those without lawful immigration status, to qualify for in-state tuition rates at public universities and community colleges. To be eligible, students must have graduated from a North Carolina high school or obtained a high school equivalency diploma in the state, attended North Carolina schools for at least two consecutive years before completing high school, and be enrolled in a university or community college. Students without lawful immigration status must submit an affidavit to the State Education Assistance Authority stating that they have either filed or intend to file an application to legalize their immigration status when eligible. The bill also ensures that any information provided during this application process remains confidential and is not considered a public record. The new tuition policy will become effective on July 1, 2025, and will apply to the 2025-2026 academic year, providing expanded educational access for students who have been primarily educated in North Carolina, regardless of their immigration status.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S691