Americans by Heart: Undocumented Latino Students and the Promise of Higher Education

by William Pérez

Americans by Heart examines the plight of undocumented Latino students as they navigate the educational and legal tightrope presented by their immigration status. Many of these students are accepted to attend some of our best colleges and universities but cannot afford the tuition to do so because they are not eligible for financial aid or employment. For the few that defy the odds and manage to graduate, their status continues to present insurmountable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807752835
• ISBN13: 9780807752838
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"