The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for allegedly providing in-state tuition benefits to illegal immigrants while denying the same benefits to out-of-state U.S. citizens.
The university charges separate tuition rates based on the student’s resident status, with Delaware residents charged lower than students coming from other states. The DOJ took issue with the university allegedly allowing illegal immigrant students living in the state to be classified as residents, thus enabling them to qualify for the lower tuition.
For the University of Delaware 2026–2027 undergraduate program, the tuition fee for one year is $15,740 for Delaware residents and $42,470 for non-residents….