Illinois boosts scholarships for private colleges, but not for low-income kids – Illinois Policy

Illinois lawmakers put $100 million in the new budget so students could choose the private or public college that best fit their needs; MAP grants are entirely funded by the state. Invest in Kids receives funding from donors who are partially reimbursed with income tax credits. The state can’t give out more than $75 million in tax credits, and averages significantly less than that each year.