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Undocumented students and college affordability

In 2010, Georgia's Board of Regents enacted policy that barred undocumented students from attending the state's 5 most selective public colleges and universities. As a result, undocumented students often have to turn to higher cost private colleges for higher education. Over a decade later, how are these students navigating the college admissions process?

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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