The Partnership For College Completion
Sharing PCC’s analyses of local, state, and federal policies impacting college access and success, insights from higher education leaders on equity-centered plans and practices, and student perspectives about the urgent need for greater college access and affordability to support them realizing their career aspirations.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019Increasing MAP by $50 Million: A Good Start to Supporting Low-Income Students Today, the Governor pledged an additional $50 million for the state’s Monetary Award...
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December 6, 2018, Chicago, IL — In a proposal unveiled on Tuesday as part of its FY2020 budget recommendations, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is requesting...
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The PCC held our first Illinois Equity in Attainment (ILEA) Summit on November 13, bringing together leaders of 25 colleges and universities, national education experts, and students to discuss how...
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Partnership for College Completion-sponsored resolution highlights urgency to prepare all students for demands of Illinois workforce November 26, 2018, Chicago, IL—The Illinois House has committed the state to...
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The AIM HIGH grant pilot program, Illinois’ new merit-based financial aid program, intends to slow the exodus of Illinois’ high school graduates leaving to attend college in other...
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Yesterday the Governor signed HB5020, giving eligible low-income college students who receive need-based state financial aid priority access to an award in the following year. Under this new...
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