SB3770 Summary

• Establishes the Illinois College Promise program requiring all public universities in Illinois to implement grant assistance for eligible students.

• Students must be Illinois residents (student and parents), graduated from an Illinois high school, under 24 years old, admitted as new freshman or transfer students, with $0 Expected Family Contribution on FAFSA and total family assets under $50,000.

• Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours per semester and work approximately 10-12 hours per week as part of the program.

• Grant assistance is available for up to 4 years, requiring recipients to maintain Illinois residency and satisfactory academic progress as determined by each university's board.

• Applies to all eight public universities: University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, and Western Illinois University.