Why Here, Why Now?

Every time we meet with parents, community members, residents, and employees they all say the same thing, year after year: “If I had only started College Illinois! last year before the rates went up! If only!….” It’s the most common thing we hear on a regular basis.

People want to do the right thing and they care about their children’s education.

But procrastination can be a killer.

There are 2 days left in the enrollment season to take advantage of this year’s college costs. Once we close down the program and re-open in the fall, tuition will go up. Our rates will increase because we keep pace with Illinois tuition. But you don’t have to pay more. Here’s why timing is everything:

Why Here? College Illinois! is good at almost any school, in state or out of state, public or private. Once you’ve purchased semesters of college tuition, you own it! No one can take that away from you.

Why Now? Projections for Illinois tuition are expected to show significant increases. In Illinois, tuition has increased 8-10% historically over the last 10 years. College will be nearly DOUBLE what it costs 10 years from now! For example: 1 year of tuition at U of I Urbana-Champaign costs $12,116 now. Using actuarial assessments, calculating the future costs ten years from now, it will likely cost $25,916. Why would you pay that amount if you didn’t have to?

Why Not? You have nothing to lose. You have a Master Agreement which states your legal rights and protects your purchase. You are not tied to the rise & fall of the stock market. You keep up with inflation, pay today’s prices, and get some of the best tax breaks that are available in the nation.

For as little as $57 a month you can lock in your payment with College Illinois! at today’s tuition prices for the University Plan. For the Community College Plan it costs only $35 a month. You can always add on semesters of tuition in the future or change your plan at any time.

Your biggest regret may be doing nothing at all.

Prices increase every year. They have to- but you don’t have to pay those prices. Lock in your tuition today and know that you have college taken care of for the future.

Remember the Pre-Paid Difference.

Amy S.