Controversial U.S. Senate Proposal to Provide

In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Among

Higher Education Topics to be Examined

FRIDAY, September 1st in Greeley, Colorado

           WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, September 1, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. (MT), the U.S. House Committee on Education & the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), will hold a hearing on “Paying for College: Higher Education and the American Taxpayer” at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.  Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO) will join McKeon in leading the hearing.

Two panels of witnesses will testify at Friday’s hearing.  The first panel will provide testimony on a provision of the U.S. Senate-passed immigration bill to repeal a 1996 federal law that prohibits states from offering in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants unless that state also offers the same benefit to all U.S. citizens.  The provision has been the subject of increased scrutiny as Congress works toward sending border security legislation to President Bush.

The second panel will provide insights on the record $90 billion in federal aid provided annually to students attending college, including new grant, loan, and other benefits enacted earlier this year to expand college access.  As a new school year begins – and college costs continue to rise – increasing student aid remains a priority inside and outside the Washington Beltway.

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WHAT: Hearing on “Paying for College: Higher Education and the American Taxpayer”

WHO:  Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) – Chairman, U.S. House Education Committee

            Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO) – Member, U.S. House Education Committee

WHEN: Friday, September 1, 2006, 9:00 a.m. (MT)

WHERE: University of Northern Colorado, University Center, Panorama Room, Greeley, Colorado

                 2045 10th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado

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WITNESS LIST

PANEL I:

Hon. Cory Gardner

Colorado State Representative

63rd District

Yuma, Colorado

Professor Kris Kobach

Professor of Law

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

Kansas City, Missouri

PANEL II:

Theresa S. Shaw

Chief Operating Officer

Office of Federal Student Aid

U.S. Department of Education

Washington, D.C.

Debra L. DeMuth

Director

College Access Network

Denver, Colorado

***Other witnesses and participating Members may be announced.