A project to help immigrant students looks for a boost

Immigrant students have a much harder time in college than others and drop out at high rates. This program is helping them solve those problems and stay in school.   - - Donna Poisl

BY KRISTOFER RIOS

For Aylwing Olivas, a 21-year-old college biology major at Miami Dade College InterAmerican campus, there is a troubling problem that plagues his peers. His colleagues, many who are bilingual immigrant students, are dropping out of college at high rates.

Olivas believes this is partially due to the unique challenges that immigrant students face. Some students are undocumented or the children of undocumented immigrants and as a result have little or no access to financial aid and work opportunities during their studies. Others are first generation Americans who are unaware of their education options after high school.

Olivas, who was undocumented himself, understands these challenges and wants to be sure that future generations are prepared so they are not discouraged from pursuing an education.
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