The number of undocumented, low-income students newly enrolling at University of California and California State University campuses has fallen by half since the 2016-17 academic year, highlighting a concerning trend.
According to Kevin R. Johnson, co-author of the report, 'Many of us have memories of working long hours as students to fund our education, but if you can't work lawfully, it's very difficult to proceed.' This indicates the challenges faced by undocumented students.
The study highlights that the enrollment of undocumented students receiving financial aid at UC campuses dropped 51% from 1,181 students in 2016-17 academic year to only 579 in 2022-23.
The report connects this decline to the 'slow strangulation' of DACA, noting that 'it's harder for them to get well-paying jobs, since they can't work legally and can't take jobs on campus.' This frames the issue broadly.
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