To: The Illinois State House and Governor J.B. Pritzker

Support the Student ACCESS Bill (SB2196)

I support changing the law to allow 4-year public universities to grant eligibility for institutional aid to undocumented students who qualify for in-state tuition.

Why is this important?

Illinois is on the verge of passing legislation that would make college affordable and attainable for undocumented students attending four-year public universities. The Student ACCESS Bill was passed by the State Senate earlier this year and is currently awaiting a vote by the House of Representatives during veto session. The legislation is supported by every four-year public university in Illinois as well as the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Undocumented students are currently ineligible to receive federal student aid, Pell grants, Illinois’ MAP grant and other forms of state-based financial aid. While Illinois currently offers students who meet certain criteria access to in-state tuition, students have very limited options for scholarships, making college unaffordable for many students.

Sign this petition to tell Governor Rauner and members of the Illinois General Assembly that you support the Student ACCESS Bill (SB2196)!