ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Students and their families had the opportunity to learn more about the college financial aid process at the College Affordability and FAFSA Seminar, sponsored by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, on Monday, Oct. 7. Yingling partnered with...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After over four years of work, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation through both chambers that would ensure state financial aid is available to all Illinois students regardless of race, immigration status or gender...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation requiring colleges to notify students who are eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Many college students face tough choices between...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To continue his efforts to make higher education more accessible, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to create a college savings program for all newborn Illinois residents.“We must invest in our children and...