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Aliens and Nationality - 8 USC Section 1623

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01/03/05

Sec. 1623. Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of
aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher
education benefits

    (a) In general
      Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not
    lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the
    basis of residence within a State (or a political subdivision) for
    any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of
    the United States is eligible for such a benefit (in no less an
    amount, duration, and scope) without regard to whether the citizen
    or national is such a resident.
    (b) Effective date
      This section shall apply to benefits provided on or after July 1,
    1998.

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