; and (2) citizens of the United States born outside the United States and its outlying possessions. 3509. In-State tuition rates for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants (a) In general The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 135 the following: 135A. In-State tuition rates for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants (a) Requirement In the case of a noncitizen described in subsection (b) whose domicile is in a State that receives assistance under this Act, such State shall not charge such noncitizen tuition for attendance at a public institution of higher education in the State at a rate that is greater than the rate charged for residents of the State. (b) Noncitizen described A noncitizen is described in this subsection if the noncitizen was granted— (1) refugee status and admitted to the United States under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ); (2) asylum under section 208 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ); or (3) special immigrant status under section 101(a)(27) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27) ) pursuant to— (A) section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 note); (B) section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note)