Illinois Tuition Ruling Hits Undocumented Students | Chicago News

A federal judge has blocked Illinois’ 20-year-old policy letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition, a lifeline for thousands who could now face triple the costs — potentially shutting them out of college. The ruling, backed by the Justice Department, claims the law violates federal immigration rules by favoring non-citizens over out-of-state residents. Though paused for appeal, state officials may not fight it, and some schools like Illinois State University have already conceded. Advocates warn up to 10,000 students could lose access to affordable education, forcing families into tough financial decisions and risking enrollment drops. With state aid also cut off for 2,150 students, colleges are urging applicants to document their aid and consult advisors as uncertainty mounts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdd2407166f2634d