In an interview after his short speech, Crow said helping undocumented students does not circumvent Proposition 300's intent.
“The voters have spoken,” he said. “They don't want their money being used for these students.”
UA and Northern Arizona University don't have formal initiatives to provide money for undocumented students; however, any student is eligible to apply for private financial aid.
State Treasurer Dean Martin, a Republican who championed Proposition 300, said Crow's program proves the law is working. He said he was aware of other private efforts to raise money for undocumented students but not Crow's.
“Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for them, and this is exactly what we were looking for,” Martin said. “I don't have a problem with them going after private money, just don't use taxpayer money. That's all I care about.”
--Associated Press
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