The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recommended a 2026 fiscal year budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of the equity-driven higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois.
The budget recommends an overall 4% increase, which represents an increase of $108.8 million, in higher education funding, excluding the State University Retirement System (SURS).
IBHE’s recommended budget includes an increase of $50 million for the Monetary Award Program (MAP), bringing the total…
