Protesters rally against in-state tuition repeal

By Matthew D. LaPlante

The Salt Lake Tribune
First published 20 minutes ago
Updated 1 minute ago Updated Feb 26, 2011 05:28PM

Even as things stand, Itza Hernandez can’t afford college.

The 19-year-old Hillcrest High School graduate qualifies for state-subsidized education under a 2002 law that offers resident tuition rates to any high school diploma-holder who attended school in Utah for three or more years — regardless of immigration status.

But as an undocumented resident, Hernandez can’t access federal student loans. “Right now, I’m low on funds,â€