Bill Text: IL SB2196 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the University of Illinois Act, Southern Illinois University Management Act, Chicago State University Law, Eastern Illinois University Law, Governors State University Law, Illinois State University Law, Northeastern Illinois University Law, Northern Illinois University Law, and Western Illinois University Law. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who meets the requisite requirements concerning being deemed an Illinois resident for tuition purposes is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State agencies, public institutions, or the university, including scholarships, grants, awards, stipends, room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind assistance, but excluding Monetary Award Program grants.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-2)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-01-03 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [SB2196 Detail]

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99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2015 and 2016 SB2196 Introduced 11/10/2015, by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
110 ILCS 305/7e-5
110 ILCS 520/8d-5
110 ILCS 660/5-88
110 ILCS 665/10-88
110 ILCS 670/15-88
110 ILCS 675/20-88
110 ILCS 680/25-88
110 ILCS 685/30-88
110 ILCS 690/35-88
Amends the University of Illinois Act, Southern Illinois University Management Act, Chicago State University Law, Eastern Illinois University Law, Governors State University Law, Illinois State University Law, Northeastern Illinois University Law, Northern Illinois University Law, and Western Illinois University Law. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who meets the requisite requirements concerning being deemed an Illinois resident for tuition purposes is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State agencies, public institutions, or the university, including scholarships, grants, awards, stipends, room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind assistance, but excluding Monetary Award Program grants.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning education.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The University of Illinois Act is amended by
changing Section 7e-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 305/7e-5)
Sec. 7e-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board of Trustees shall
deem an individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in

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the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and
any of his or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition
purposes. Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a
person is on active military duty and is stationed out of
State, but he or she was stationed in this State for at least 3
years immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then
the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and any of his or
her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long
as that person or his or her dependent (i) applies for
admission to the University within 18 months of the person on
active military duty being reassigned or (ii) remains
continuously enrolled at the University. Beginning with the
2013-2014 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits

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under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Act of 2008 or any subsequent variation of that Act, then the
Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois resident
for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2015-2016 academic
year, if a person is utilizing benefits under the federal
All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, then the
Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois resident
for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management
Act is amended by changing Section 8d-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 520/8d-5)
Sec. 8d-5. In-state tuition charge.

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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in

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implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student

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aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended by
changing Section 5-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 660/5-88)
Sec. 5-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.

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(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person

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or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is amended

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by changing Section 10-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 665/10-88)
Sec. 10-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the

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earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois

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resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is amended
by changing Section 15-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 670/15-88)
Sec. 15-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in

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this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or

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she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of

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Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended by
changing Section 20-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 675/20-88)
Sec. 20-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen

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or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an

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Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 25-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 680/25-88)
Sec. 25-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual

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establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in

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Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,

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room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 30-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 685/30-88)
Sec. 30-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school

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diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at

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the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section
is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)
Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 35-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 690/35-88)

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Sec. 35-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective

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date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, a student who meets the requirements of this Section

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is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student
aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State
agencies, public institutions, or the University, including,
but not limited to, scholarships, grants, awards, stipends,
room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind
assistance, with the exception of Monetary Award Program
grants. The General Assembly finds and declares that this
Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of
Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-306, eff. 8-12-13; 99-309, eff. 8-7-15.)