If your student grew up in Colorado but lacks lawful immigration status, the ASSET law opens real, affordable college options close to home. Below is a practical, accurate guide to what ASSET is, who qualifies, what it pays for, and how to use it. What is ASSET? ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow) is Colorado law that lets eligible undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. It also works alongside other state programs so students can receive the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend and state financial aid if they meet need-based criteria. What changed recently?…
01Oct
Applying for financial aid can feel overwhelming for any student, but if your parents are undocumented immigrants, it may feel especially confusing or intimidating. The good news is that you…
23 Sep
Naturalization applicants, by law, must show that they have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character during the statutory period, which is typically five years or…
26 Aug
Almost every day the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services is posting articles in their newsroom and alerts on social media with stories of people whom they’ve arrested and deported, some…
22 Aug
In July 2025 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the latest cuts to individuals living in the U.S. with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Those from Honduras and Nicaragua who…
29 Jul
With the Trump Administration taking over USCIS on January 20, 2025, there was well-founded concern that USCIS processing times—already lengthy—could again spike. USCIS has published data for quarter 2 of…
29 Jul
The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” i.e. HR-1, introduces major changes to the U.S. immigration system, with one of the most immediate and concerning effects being a substantial increase in…
28 Jul
If you’re applying for a U.S. visa, or helping someone who is be ready for important changes in how much it costs and how the process works. Starting in 2024,…
28 Jul
In a recent televised interview, former President Donald Trump hinted at a potential shift in immigration policy that could affect thousands of undocumented farmworkers. He floated the idea of a…
10 Jul
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