Issue Position: Fighting for World-Class Schools

Issue Position

Jennifer knows that access to higher education is key to economic opportunity and success. That's why Jennifer supported a 5% increase in funding for Illinois' colleges and universities, enabling the University of Illinois system to freeze tuition for in-state freshman. It also provides additional funding for grants which allow up to 15,000 additional students to attend Illinois postsecondary institutions. She helped secure:

5% increase in higher ed funding
$375 million more for local schools
Increased college affordability by expanding in-state college scholarships to 15,000 more students
40% increase in merit scholarships for high achieving college-bound students

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