HB3528 Summary

• Amends in-state tuition provisions for eight Illinois public universities (University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, and Western Illinois University).

• Establishes that students who meet eligibility requirements are deemed Illinois residents for tuition purposes, including those who attended Illinois high school for at least 3 years and graduated from an Illinois high school.

• Expands student aid eligibility to include scholarships, grants, awards, stipends, room and board, tuition waivers, and other financial or in-kind assistance funded or administered by the State, State agencies, public institutions, or universities.

• Designates the amendments as a State law within the meaning of federal immigration statute (8 U.S.C. § 1621(d)), affecting eligibility for certain immigrants.

• Provides military service accommodations allowing active duty military personnel stationed in Illinois or previously stationed in Illinois for 3+ years to qualify for in-state tuition, including those utilizing Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance benefits as of the 2013-2014 academic year.