Should qualified illegal immigrants be admitted to community colleges? The issue sparked debate from those for and against a ban, with opponents arguing it would hurt the state's economy and punish innocent minors. Supporters say it takes away seats from legal citizens. Both agree more study is needed, and a ban is in place until then.

  1. Commissioners split on idea of illegal immigrants at Wake Tech

    A tie vote among Wake County commissioners scuttled a proposed resolution against the state's recent decision to allow illegal immigrants to enroll in community colleges.

    1. November 2, 2009
  2. Community colleges board OKs illegal immigrant enrollment

    The North Carolina Board of Community Colleges voted Friday to allow illegal immigrants to enroll at the two-year colleges. The board's committee voted the same way Thursday. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton was the only board member to vote no on Friday.

    1. September 18, 2009
  3. Community colleges look at lifting ban on illegal immigrants

    State officials plan to draft a policy that would allow illegal immigrants who have graduated from a U.S. high school to enroll for classes at one of North Carolina's 58 community colleges.

    1. August 19, 2009
  4. Consultant gives community colleges options on immigrants

    North Carolina's community college system is trying to figure out whether to change its policy barring the admission of illegal immigrants.

    1. April 16, 2009
  5. States differ on illegal immigrants at community colleges

    A consultant surveyed policies in 11 states as part of the North Carolina Community College System's effort to develop its own policy on the immigration issue.

    1. March 19, 2009
  6. Community colleges to study immigration issue

    The North Carolina Community College System plans to survey other states on how they handle illegal immigrant enrollment to help develop its own policy.

    1. September 19, 2008
  7. Community colleges uphold ban on illegal immigrants

    North Carolina community college officials approved a motion Friday to uphold a ban on admitting illegal immigrants while a long-term policy is examined.

    1. August 15, 2008
  8. Community colleges can admit illegal immigrants

    Community College System President Scott Ralls said the colleges would continue to bar immigrants until officials could review information from state and federal officials.

    1. July 25, 2008
  9. Community colleges to bar immigrants without papers

    North Carolina's 58 community colleges will no longer allow illegal immigrants to enroll in degree programs, officials said Tuesday.

    1. May 14, 2008
  10. Feds: Colleges can enroll illegal immigrants

    North Carolina's community colleges can decide whether they want to enroll illegal immigrants, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said Friday.

    1. May 9, 2008
  11. Easley: Community colleges should admit illegal immigrants

    Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday the state's community colleges should stick to a policy of admitting all eligible illegal immigrants.

    1. May 9, 2008
  12. Easley: Illegal Immigrants Deserve Education

    North Carolina cannot turn its back on anyone who wants a better education, including illegal immigrants, Gov. Mike Easley said Tuesday.

    1. December 11, 2007
  13. Community College Policy on Illegal Immigrants Decried

    North Carolina community colleges must accept illegal immigrants as students if they meet admission guidelines, according to a new policy.

    1. November 28, 2007