SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman announced that North Central College will receive $129,992 to address student homelessness and help provide necessities many students lack.

“Students have an important role in our society — they carry the torch for future generations,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “North Central College will now be able to address the needs of its most vulnerable students so they can be strong leaders and learners.”

The End Student Housing Insecurity grants were awarded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and will be used to support ongoing efforts to address systemic causes of student homelessness and basic-needs insecurity. North Central College is one of 10 institutions chosen by the IBHE.

The grants were awarded by a competitive application process based on the school’s ability to address primary causes of homelessness and basic-needs insecurity, and to help students overcome barriers to graduation. The $129,992 investment to North Central College is just one step in the state’s higher education plan to close equity gaps for students.

“Student success should not be mitigated by food insecurity or factors related to homelessness,” said Ellman. “This grant will ensure students’ well-being and gives them the opportunity to succeed.”

For more information on the End Student Housing Insecurity grants, click here.