Coalition for Transforming Higher Ed Funding

We applaud the Committee passage of HB 1581 as a step toward a more equitable, student-centered funding model for Illinois' public universities to address disparities in #HigherEducation. Read our collective statement: transformhigheredil.org/resources/coal…

Want to get involved? Register for Advocacy Day on April 16th. See you in Springfield! 👋 transformhigheredil.org/events/2026-hi…

Advocates from @WesternILUniv and other institutions are gathering in Springfield for Higher Education Advocacy Day, calling for more equitable #highered funding practices and policies. Learn more about our grassroots efforts in coverage by @TriStatesPR: buff.ly/6ZpKNcN

ACT NOW! ✅ On Thursday, 3/26, the IL House Higher Education Appropriation Committee will vote on HB1581, the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula sponsored by @StateRepAmmons. Submit a witness slip in support of HB1581 with our steps below! buff.ly/Wx3ZMvV

Join us and @SIUAlumni on April 1 (4:30–6 PM) in SIU Carbondale’s Student Center for a discussion on #SB 13/HB 1581: The Adequate & Equitable Public University Funding Act. Hear from President Mahony & advocates. In-person + virtual options available. bit.ly/4r9KIZ3

Be a part of something powerful! Use your voice to advocate for equitable #highered opportunities in Illinois. 🗣️ Join us Thursday, April 16, in Springfield for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Learn more & register: bit.ly/26HigherEdAdvo…

To: @ILSenDems, @ILSenateGOP, @ilhousegop, @DemsforILHouse

We are urging @GovPritzker & the Illinois General Assembly to act NOW to invest in our #highereducation system–an investment that will pay lasting dividends for our state’s economy and communities. 🔗 transformhigheredil.org/resources/gove…

Through our work with @TransformILHE, PCC Student Board member Emelia Ibarra-Franco spoke alongside @LLCoolK_4 and @StateRepAmmons in Springfield, urging #Illinois legislators to adopt the Adequate & Equitable Funding Formula. Full remarks and footage: partnershipfcc.org/pcc-joins-with…

Big moment ahead of Illinois. @GovPritzker, make sure higher education works for Illinois. Equitable higher education fuels economic growth, innovation, and statewide progress for all communities #TransformILHigherEd

Let’s help universities be community and state anchors by ensuring higher ed is affordable and attainable for every Illinoisan. @GovPritzker invest in an additional $71M in MAP and pass SB13/HB1581 #TransformILHigherEd

When students succeed, Illinois prospers. @GovPritzker let’s ensure degrees work for Illinois by keeping our students in state by prioritizing college affordability and stable funding. #MAPmatters #SB13HB1581

An investment in higher ed is an investment in Illinois. More college graduates means more revenue through state taxes, innovation, and economic growth. Higher ed fuels growth #TransformILHigherEd

📣 Write, call & tag @GovPritzker in your advocacy effort to tell him why #Illinois needs to equitably invest in #highered. Use (and personalize!) the letter, phone script and social media bank in this toolkit: ow.ly/RCjk50Y4l6M

Higher ed is not one-size-fits-all. Campuses from Chicago to Carbondale deserve the state resources they need to serve their unique communities. SB13/HB1581 provides just that #TransformILHigherEd

.@GovPritzker, don’t leave behind thousands of students by ignoring college affordability. IL tuition and fees are 40%+ higher than the U.S. average. Students are ready for college, make it affordable by investing $71M additional dollars for #MAPmatters

📣 Write, call & tag @GovPritzker in your advocacy effort to tell him why #Illinois needs to equitably invest in #highered. Use (and personalize!) the letter, phone script and social media bank in this toolkit: ow.ly/RCjk50Y4l6M

Imagine what 15,200 additional graduates per year could bring to IL. The path to equitable, higher ed funding is clear. @GovPritzker, be bold and support #SB13/HB1581. It’s time Illinois invests in higher education as the public good we know it is.

📢 It's time to raise our collective voice for adequate & equitable investment into Illinois #highered! Join us Thursday, April 16, in Springfield for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Learn more & register: bit.ly/26HigherEdAdvo…

Today, MAP covers under 50% of tuition and fees. #MAPmatters for low-income and first-gen students who deserve more. @GovPritzker, without an added $71M in FY27, MAP can’t keep up with rising demand and tuition costs.