On May 29, 2024, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
Chicago State University applauds the State Legislature's continued commitment to
intentional investing in higher education. The General Assembly supported and built
upon Governor JB Pritzker’s recommendations for higher education.
The passed budget includes:
“Illinois is stronger because of the investments in higher education made by our state legislators and Governor Pritzker,” said Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott, President of Chicago State University. “At a time when our state has experienced a 37% decline in Illinois Black student enrollment in higher education over the last 10 years, our role as Illinois’ only 4-year Predominantly Black Institution could not be more important. The funding will help our institution continue strategies focused on improved access to higher education, the closure of opportunity gaps and increased retention and graduation rates.”