Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois law granting financial aid access to undocumented students

Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois law granting financial aid access to undocumented students – WTVO

“If you live in Illinois and are pursuing higher education, you should have access to the same opportunities as your peers,” said Villanueva (D-Chicago), who introduced the bill.

Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois law granting financial aid access to undocumented students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Friday that guarantees undocumented students in Illinois have access to student financial aid. House Bill 460 makes financial aid accessible to all Illinois residents, regardless of their legal immigration status. “If you live in Illinois and are pursuing higher education, you should have access to the same opportunities as your peers,” said Villanueva (D-Chicago), who introduced the b…