Issue Position: Higher Education

Issue Position

With the cost of college tuition increasing every year, I know that young people are struggling with enormous amounts of college debt. Once highly qualified students leave our state for more affordable options, the chance of them ever coming back decreases substantially. I will fight to keep higher education in Illinois competitive and affordable so that our young people and top talent stay in-state, improving our economy and contributing to a flourishing future for of the State of Illinois, while ensuring these students have a real opportunity to live the American dream. Additionally - because the college path is not for everyone - I will work to support more vocational education for students so that we can fully prepare our future workforce for all opportunities available to them.

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