Issue Position: Higher Education

Issue Position

Higher Education

A goal shared by families in my district and throughout Illinois is to send their children to college. As a former Northeastern Illinois University instructor, I know all too well this has become an even more difficult proposition due to the economic downturn and the rising cost of higher education. As a member of the Higher Education Appropriations Committee, I am dedicated to researching and initiating innovative approaches to help families cover the cost of college. We recently passed a bill in the House to study a program called Pay It Forward, a new approach to finance higher education. This program would allow students to attend college without payments up front. Instead, students would sign a contract and agree to pay a portion of their income for a designated amount of time after graduating and entering the workforce. I think this program has great potential, and I look forward to making sure it is a viable solution for Illinois' families.

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