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flag Illinois’ 2027 budget allocates $2.7B to higher education, expanding aid so nearly half in-state undergrads pay no tuition.

flag The proposed 2027 Illinois budget allocates $2.7 billion for higher education, with nearly half of in-state public university undergraduates paying no tuition in 2025, up from 25% in 2019. flag State investments expanded the MAP grant to a maximum of $8,064 and added $50 million in AIM HIGH grants, totaling $771.6 million in aid for about 158,700 students annually. flag Over 78% of Pell Grant-eligible students paid zero tuition, and 52% of in-state undergraduates paid 25% or less of sticker price after aid. flag Additional funding supports student success, faculty diversity, teacher scholarships, and workforce programs. flag The budget now advances to the Illinois General Assembly.

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