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41 Percent Pay No Tuition at the University of Illinois

This week’s Reveille with Jeanne Ives centers on testimony from the University of Illinois president before the Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee, revealing that 41 percent of students pay no tuition or fees. With more than 100,000 students across its campuses, the data raises important questions about how financial aid is distributed and who ultimately benefits from taxpayer-supported programs.

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