Students at Illinois public universities deserve funding based on their unique needs

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<p>There was a time when a high school diploma was the ticket to getting a good job that paid a decent wage and provided benefits. That time is over. Today the path to self-sufficiency is a college degree. Start by considering earnings potential. Back in 1979, the median earnings of a full-time worker with a bachelor’s degree were 38% greater on average than a high school grad’s. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2024 that wage differential had ballooned to 84%.</p><p>That growth in wage differential is just one of many compelling indicia that demonstrate the…

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