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Direct Connection to Policy Area 3 of The Illinois Commitment Illinois Promise University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is committed to providing access to quality education for high achieving students from all backgrounds. Current economic circumstances, however, threaten the affordability of higher education, particularly for students from the lowest income levels. With shifts from state support to tuition for institutional funding, the need to maintain access to higher education is particularly pressing. To ensure the affordability of higher education for students from the lowest income levels, the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign created The Illinois Promise. The Illinois Promise will provide a comprehensive package of financial aid to fund the estimated cost of tuition, fees, books and room and board for Urbana-Champaign students from the lowest income levels. The Illinois Promise was first available for eligible freshman entering in the Fall 2005 class. Description of the effective practice: Students eligible for the Illinois Promise will be residents of Illinois, freshman, have family income of at or below the federal poverty level, and no expected family contribution to the cost of college education. Family income and expected contribution are determined through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Other than submitting the FAFSA, there is no specific application process for The Illinois Promise. Through an aid package that combines federal and state financial aid, work-study, and grants from private support, The Illinois Promise provides eligible students with funding equal to the estimated expenses associated with tuition, fees, books, and room and board. The estimated personal expense and transportation cost will not be included in The Illinois Promise. The Illinois Promise provides funding for four years of education at the University of Illinois. Eligibility will be annually evaluated, in conjunction with completion of the FAFSA. Students must remain in good academic standing (i.e., eligible to continue studies at the University of Illinois) to continue involvement with The Illinois Promise. As with the tuition guarantee, the four years of eligibility for The Illinois Promise begins when a student enrolls at the University and runs continuously. How does this practice achieve sustainability? The University is seeking funds for the program through grants from private and corporate support, and has already received a commitment for $250-thousand from the first sponsor, Lou Mervis, president of Mervis Industries. What are the results/measurable outcomes? Total Percent African American 50 41% Asian or Pacific Islander 34 28% Mexican American 12 10% Other Hispanic or Latino 3 2.5% Puerto Rican, Mainland 2 1.6% Unknown 3 2.5% White 18 15% Total 122 100% Key points about Fall 2005 Illinois Promise Cohort • Students are predominately all from Chicago-area counties (86 from Cook County, 7 from DuPage, 4 from Lake, and 4 from Kane) • Students eligible for The Illinois Promise are predominately from minority backgrounds (41% African American, 14% Latina/o, 28% Asian) Contact Information Name: Daniel Mann Email: danmann@uiuc.edu Phone: (217) 333-0100 82
Direct Connection to Policy Area 3 of The Illinois Commitment Improving Access to Student Financial Aid Southern Illinois University - Carbondale What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? There are policies required for participation in the federal and state student aid programs that directly affect retention and persistence, particularly for our neediest students. One such policy is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) which requires students to meet a quantitative and qualitative standard to continue receiving financial aid. While the U.S. Department of Education mandates a minimum standard, SIUC’s policy was more punitive, requiring students to submit written appeals for reinstatement of aid after the first failure to meet the standard. Description of the effective practice: Southern Illinois University Carbondale implemented a new SAP policy starting with the fall 2005 semester. While the quantitative and qualitative benchmarks remained unchanged, students who failed to meet the standard for the first time were given a one-year probationary period in which to improve their academic record to meet the minimum standards. An exception involved students who failed to achieve any academic credit for two consecutive semesters. Their aid was terminated, and an appeal process was required to regain financial aid eligibility. How does this practice achieve sustainability? The prior policy had the impact of ending the college career at SIUC for students dependent on financial aid. While most students who appealed were granted at least one additional semester of aid to improve their academic performance, about 60 percent of those whose aid was terminated did not appeal for reinstatement and thus did not return to school. The new policy has the potential to improve retention for students who experience difficulties during their initial attendance at SIUC, removing the obstacle of appealing for reinstatement of aid. An added benefit has been a reduced workload for the staff who review and process the appeals. From summer 2005 through spring 2006, 1,392 appeals were evaluated, which represents about 40 percent of those denied aid. Since the policy reduced the number of students who needed to appeal by 60 percent, resources can be directed to other projects within the office. What are the results/measurable outcomes? While the policy is too new to evaluate its long-term implications, initial numbers indicate that 1,682 students who would have had their aid terminated under the old policy were placed on probation for the 2006-2007 school year. The obstacle of not receiving financial aid for their continued enrollment has been removed. Contact Information Name: Billie Jo Hamilton Email: hamilton@siu.edu Phone: (618) 453-3102 83
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