Asylum seekers in Oregon can now qualify for in-state tuition

Asylum seekers in Oregon can now qualify for in-state tuition

Asylum seekers who are in the process of resettling their lives in Oregon are now eligible for in-state tuition at the state’s public universities. Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill this week that extends the definition of refugees that have access to resident tuition and state financial aid to include asylum seekers. House Bill 2586 allows those who are in the legal process of seeking asylum in the United States, and have not sought residency previ…