Stuart Files Measure to Create Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Dec 2, 2021 | Stuart

Springfield, Ill. – To help Illinois students reduce their student loan debt, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has filed a measure that allows qualifying borrowers to participate in a loan repayment assistance program. “Our students are graduating with...

Connor Fighting to Help Students Repay College Debt

Mar 26, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students would receive much-needed student loan relief under a bill proposed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, which creates a tax credit to offset a portion of loan payments every year. “We want our children to pursue higher...

Walker Proposes Student Loan Tax Credit

Feb 21, 2019 | Walker

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently introduced a measure to alleviate some of the student loan burden plaguing Illinois STEM and medical field graduates who contribute to the success of our state. “Too many young and...

Hernandez to Host Personal Finances Workshop at Morton College

Feb 8, 2018 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is teaming up with the Attorney General’s office, and the Comptroller’s office to help students prepare for life after college. She will be hosting a Managing Student Loan Debt and Finances Workshop on...

Manley Backs Measure to Protect Individuals with Student Loans

Jun 23, 2017 | Manley

JOLIET, Ill. – To ensure individuals with student loans receive the same protections as other consumers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sporting a measure to create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois has protections in place to protect...