HB4749 Summary

• Waives admissions application fees for students transferring from Illinois public community colleges beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, if the student is enrolled in their final semester and on schedule to graduate.

• Applies the fee waiver requirement to all Illinois public universities: University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, and Western Illinois University.

• Takes effect immediately upon enactment.