US EditionNew Laws Aim to Make Higher Education Easier for Illinois Students
- On Monday in Chicago, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law four bills aimed at making college admissions easier and more affordable for Illinois high school students.
- These laws respond to concerns about access and affordability, including requirements for FAFSA support and an initiative to simplify admissions based on GPA.
- The package includes HB 2967 to expand dual credit opportunities, HB 3096 and HB 3097 for FAFSA assistance, and HB 3522 creating a Public University Direct Admission Program.
- Pritzker said, “We are making it cheaper and easier to go to college,” and noted that the direct admissions act will allow pre-qualified students admission without application fees.
- Advocates say the laws promote equity, could retain younger residents, and remove barriers to higher education for students from diverse backgrounds in Illinois.
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New laws aim to make higher education easier for Illinois students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Governor JB Pritzker signed four bills into law Monday, which are designed to make it easier for Illinois high school students to go to college. Here is an outline of the four new higher education laws: Implementing the Public University Direct Admission Program: Streamlines the admissions process, eliminates unnecessary application fees, and expands access to postsecondary education through a new direct admissions pro…
Gov. Pritzker signs four college access and affordability bills into laws – WICS (Springfield)
During his February State of the State Address, Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted college admissions support as a priority for this year's legislative session. Among the bills, HB 3096 mandates that every high school in Illinois designate a staff member as a point-of-contact for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and HB 3097 requires high schools to provide time during school hours for FAFSA completion assistance.
Illinois governor signs laws to make college more accessible
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — On Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed several laws aimed at making college more accessible and affordable in Illinois. “In order to ensure that every student of every background in every corner of our state gets the education they deserve, we need to leave no stone unturned and no barrier unbroken,” said Pritzker. “These bills streamline the application process for college bound seniors in Illinois, enhance support for applic…
Pritzker signs college access, affordability bills into law, talks running mate
Governor Pritzker says the package of bills he signed into law aims to make it cheaper and easier for high school students to apply to college. He also shared an update with reporters about his pick for lieutenant governor.
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