A federal judge ended eligibility for in-state tuition for undocumented students in Nebraska, ruling against a state policy that allowed noncitizens to pay in-state rates after meeting specific residency and high-school graduation criteria. The decision follows DOJ litigation described as a recent and ongoing effort to challenge state tuition frameworks. The ruling by Judge Brian Buescher quashed the two-decade-old statute, finding it violated federal law and denying standing to two organizations seeking to intervene. Nebraska becomes part of a growing list of states where similar tuition provisions face federal court challenges. For higher education institutions, the decision can affect enrollment patterns, net tuition revenue, institutional compliance planning, and financial-aid counseling—especially for students in the DACA and broader undocumented communities.