SEIU Local 105 along with fellow Higher Education Access Alliance (HEAA) organizations took the stage at Metro State University Monday, April 29, 2013 with Governor John Hickenlooper to celebrate the signing of the Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economic Tomorrow) bill which will grant in-state tuition to undocumented Colorado students.
“Its been a ten year battle to get this legislation passed but finally our day has come,” said Irma Garcia, a property services member that attended the signing ceremony. “We are proud of all the hard work of our students. Now they have a chance at fulfilling their dreams of higher education.”
The bill passed out of the Colorado State Legislature with bipartisan support.
For more information on whether you or a friend qualify for in-state tuition under the new law check out the Colorado ASSET page here. SEIU Local 105 is proud to be a member of the HEAA steering committee which guided the work of the bill passing campaign.
