Forget about affirmative action, it now pays to be an illegal immigrant. The LA Times is reporting that California’s public colleges aren’t asking any questions about students’ alien status. They’re not the only ones pushing higher education on the undocumented immigrants though, Marymount Loyola and Santa Clara both offer scholarships specifically targeted towards illegal immigrants.

The US government is in a constant battle about illegal immigrants and their place in American society but colleges have an entirely different idea. This country was founded on the idea of a melting pot of all colors, races, and creeds so why not keep that going? Here's a list of 5 reasons why it pays to have illegal immigrants at American schools. 

1. They'll never be late to class - As illegal immigrants are always on the run from the feds, they are accustomed to walking briskly and wasting no time. They don't call him Speedy Gonzalez for nothing!

2. Always a good time - Immigrants know how to party. Whenever Americans travel, the first thing they notice is that the country's natives know how to throw back a couple. That, and their airports are stocked with duty-free liquor which they're usually inclined to bring along with them. Score!

3. Good cover stories - When the RA's come knocking, no worries - the illegals will have a perfectly good explanation for the blasting music and empty beer cans strewn about your room. Excuses, are afterall, their forte. 

4. Making lemonade out of lemons - So your girlfriend dumped you and you're failing your philosophy class - big deal! The illegal immigrants are always there to brighten your day with stories of climbing over mountains, escaping the jaws of sharks and of course, climbing over electrical fences. You'll quickly forget your troubles and think Whoa, glad I'm not in his shoes!

5. Great additions to your wardrobe - This one's for the girls. Each country has its own customs and fashions, the latter being your jackpot. To have an illegal immigrant as your roommate, not only makes you look exotic by association but now you have an entire closet of foreign fashion at your disposal thus making you look all the more worldly.