Tuition

Over the last decade, state funding for Illinois State University has dropped by more than a third after inflation. And it has declined as a share of the total university budget for more than three decades. That could change if the state legislature passes a measure this spring.

Roosevelt University announced it will start offering a free tuition program this month, the Roosevelt Pledge, and in September, the University of Illinois Chicago announced its plans to launch its own version, UIC Aspire, next fall.

The ISU Board of Trustees has approved a 3.6% increase in fees, and room and board rose 3.5%. The ISU board held a special meeting Friday after putting off a vote last week to get more information.

Sticker prices for some programs at Illinois State University will increase in the next academic year in a change meant to offset the increased cost of delivering those programs to students.

Along with a revised tuition cost, Millikin launches a new full-tuition grant program for Illinois residents with financial need the private university.

Illinois State University's governing board also did a first-read of a proposed amendment that would enable trustees to set "differential" tuition rates, as is done at other institutions.

Heartland Community College has proposed a nearly 5% tuition increase for the next school year. The school's Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on the plan Tuesday night. Heartland staff cite several factors in seeking the increase, including uncertainty in tax revenue and state funding.

The cost to study at Heartland Community College is going up for a third straight year.At its Tuesday meeting, the college’s Board of Trustees voted…

The cost of attending Illinois State University in the fall would rise about 1.3%, according to a proposal going to the Board of Trustees on…