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Pappas-Backed Law Broadens Opportunities for Higher Education

Oct 10, 2019 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is working to create more opportunities in higher education by helping families save for college through the Illinois Higher Education Saving Program. “For many children, the price of higher education, if they...

Jones-Backed Legislation Expanding Higher Education Opportunities Now Law

Oct 8, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Students and their families will have easier access to college education under a new law supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, establishing the Illinois Higher Education Saving Program. “Every kid in our community deserves the...

Pappas Promotes Available Higher Education Resources, Affordable College Opportunities

Oct 2, 2019 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is helping expand access to higher education by promoting “College Changes Everything Month”, an initiative of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to provide free financial aid and application...

Mussman Supports Measure to Increase Mental Health Resources for College Students

May 2, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students struggling with their mental health will have an easier time getting the help that they need with new legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, that would require public colleges to have the necessary resources...

Costa Howard Encourages Local Students to Apply for COWL Scholarship

Apr 26, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging local women to apply for the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) of the Illinois General Assembly’s 2019-2020 Scholarship Award Program for women college students who are over 25 years...