If you pursue higher education in Illinois, get ready to pay for it, for a long time. Debt and a college education go hand in hand. Some schools will land you deeper in debt than others.
The Westgate Coalition is hoping that their new scholarship program will inspire the teens to volunteer and help take pride in their community by keeping it clean and in return they will reward them by helping to pay for the college education.
Going to college can be a bit overwhelming for anyone. In the case for veterans returning to school it is even more daunting. That's why one NIU student group is helping them acclimate to living a civilian life as a student.