Student loans for illegal immigrants? - Illinois

“Illegal immigrants with “B” averages would be eligible for state-backed student loans if a controversial Senate proposal becomes law.

Sen. Martin Sandoval D-Chicago has called for the state to establish a taxpayer-funded student loan fund from which Illinois residents — regardless of their citizenship — could borrow to pay for their academic careers.

“Whether youre a citizen or a permanent legal resident or an immigrant, you . . . should have a right to an education,” Sandoval said”

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