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The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education

Brings together community members from across the state of Illinois to advocate for a public university system that is equipped to meet the diverse needs of its students!

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Illinois’ current way of funding higher education is hurting Illinois students and institutions, especially those that need the most support. This shouldn’t be the case. With your help, we can transform higher education in Illinois by ensuring every student seeking to earn a degree can do so affordably and has the services and supports they need to succeed.

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Hundreds Descend Upon State Capitol to Tell Legislators, “Higher Education Works for Illinois”

April 28, 2026 Advocate Stories, Blog, News

Nearly 400 students, professors, university staff, community members, and advocate organizations gathered at the Illinois State Capitol on Thursday, April 16, for the 2026 Higher Education Advocacy Day, to push...

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Over 500 Advocates Head to Springfield for the 2026 Higher Education Advocacy Day to Urge Full Funding to End Inequity for Illinois’ Public Universities

April 09, 2026 News

The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding is bringing advocates together from across the state for the 2026 Higher Education Advocacy Day on Thursday, April 16, in Springfield. Centered on...

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Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding Applauds Committee Passage of Adequate and Equitable Funding Legislation (HB 1581)

March 30, 2026 Blog

CHICAGO, IL – The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding (CTHEF) applauds the House Higher Education Appropriations Committee for moving HB 1581, the Adequate & Equitable Funding Formula bill, out of committee.

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Supporting Illinois’ College Students – Budgeteers Toolkit

April 29, 2026

Tell your legislators that Illinois has fallen short in supporting its students, but there is an opportunity for the state to change this.

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2026 Higher Education Advocacy Day

April 06, 2026

Advocacy plays a vital role in bringing about change and YOUR story is a part of that. To and through the 2026 Advocacy Day, share your experiences on social media using #TransformILHigherEd.

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Higher Education Legislative Advocacy Toolkit

March 18, 2026

Tell your legislators that Illinois has fallen short in supporting its students, but there is an opportunity for the state to change this.

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Upcoming Meeting Dates

Join us at our monthly meeting to learn about the latest developments in the campaign for equitable public university funding and learn more about how you can get involved!

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Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding May Meeting

VirtualMay 21, 10:00am

The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Contact Paola Salgado at paola@partnershipfcc.org to register.

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Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding June Meeting

VirtualJune 11, 10:00am

The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Contact Paola Salgado at paola@partnershipfcc.org to register.

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