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HB 4192

HIGHER ED-UNIV TUITION WAIVER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Cassidy

HB 4192 establishes or modifies university tuition waiver programs in Illinois, affecting college affordability and state education spending.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4192

Legislative bill overview

HB 4192 proposes to establish or modify tuition waiver programs at Illinois universities. The bill was introduced by Rep. Kelly Cassidy and is currently in the early legislative stage, having just been referred to the Rules Committee. Specific details about which students qualify, which institutions participate, or the financial scope are not yet publicly available in this early filing stage.

Why is this important

Tuition waivers directly affect college affordability and access to higher education for Illinois residents. Such policies influence state budget allocations, institutional operating costs, and whether students from specific backgrounds (potentially based on income, merit, military service, or other criteria) can attend university without tuition costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The state budget cost of expanding or creating tuition waivers and whether universities will absorb lost revenue or receive state compensation
  • Eligibility criteria: Who qualifies for waivers (income-based, merit-based, demographic-based, etc.) and whether the scope is sufficiently broad or too broad
  • Implementation burden: Administrative costs and complexity for universities to process and track waiver recipients, plus potential equity concerns if application processes are difficult

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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