Metropolitan State College of Denver vice president of finance Natalie Lutes speaks at a committee meeting on tuition at the college on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The school's finance committee agreed on a measure to cut the cost of tuition for illegal immigrants by more than half. The proposal will have to be approved by the Board of Trustee on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

DENVER | Colorado Attorney General John Suthers says the Metropolitan State College of Denver does not have legal authority to create a discounted tuition category for illegal immigrants.

Metropolitan State College of Denver vice president of finance Natalie Lutes speaks at a committee meeting on tuition at the college on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The school's finance committee agreed on a measure to cut the cost of tuition for illegal immigrants by more than half. The proposal will have to be approved by the Board of Trustee on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Suthers says in an opinion released Tuesday that the Legislature must decide whether to create a new tuition rate for illegal immigrants and that Metro State’s decision “is simply not supported by governing law.” Suthers went on to say he’s disappointed Metro State did not consult with his office before making their decision this month.

The Republican-led House rejected a bill in April that would’ve let colleges create a discounted tuition category for illegal immigrant students who graduated from Colorado high schools.

The Colorado Community College System asked for Suthers’ opinion on whether Metro’s action was legal.

2 replies on “Suthers: Metro State’s new tuition rate unlawful”

  2. So, ye’h, it’s great for illegal immigrant teenagers who’ve lived here all of their lives and just feel that staying in the U.S. would be the “natural” thing to do. But, it’s also a great bonus for out-of-state kids coming in and investing in Colorado. And, you have to keep in mind that the vast majority of the graduates from Metro stay in Colorado, which is GREAT for our current and future economical development.

    I mean this is really going to change the whole picture for out-of-state-students considering an institution of higher education in Colorado; making Metro really compete with its elite buddies, like UCD and DU, due to tuition costs. You also have to consider, which is contrary to popular belief, that Metro actually does produce really well educated people, with a wealth of knowledge in their field. And, it also has its bunch of dorks, but is that not every college/university?

    Therefore, I actually like that Metro did this, not to mention that it’s a great amp up for having a capitalistic society among the collegiate industrial complex, within Colorado.

    This also refutes a lot of conspiracy theories about the Auraria campus’ schools, which I think is sort’f funny…

    😀

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