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Illinois made it a high school graduation requirement this year for seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.It’s no…
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Every year, tens of thousands of Illinois college students who qualify and apply for a Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant receive nothing. The need-based…
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719 Northern Illinois University freshmen received the Huskie Pledge grant this fall, during the first semester it was offered. It covers remaining…
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On a new episode of Teachers’ Lounge, roots musician, jazz guitarist & music teacher: Jim Kanas. He’s retiring from DeKalb Public Schools this year and…
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It’s unclear what COVID-19’s full impact will be on colleges in the fall. Some are re-tooling schedules in case they need to move online.And many students…
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Colleges and universities across the country are considering what summer and fall classes could look like if COVID-19 concerns carry on.Beloit College…
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Even with Chicagoland students in the same income range, white students have a much greater chance of getting a degree than students of color.That’s…
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Low-income college students in Illinois got some good news today. The state's Monetary Award Program — which provides MAP grants to help pay for tuition...
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Illinois lawmakers want to make it easier for marginalized college students to qualify for financial aid.
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Some college students were unsure they’d be able to pay their tuition on time, due to the government shutdown.Since the IRS is not fully staffed during…