Illinois community college enrollment down

Illinois community college enrollment down

Is fall fall enrollment is down across the illinois community college system due to covid-19.

According to the "illinois community college board"... fall enrollment is down more than 13-percent compared to last year.

The board director says there has been a "consistent decline" over the past several years... but... covid-19 has made issues worse.

College leaders have made efforts to keep campuses safe... and... offer online options.

That's not enough for low-income students and those without access to technology.

Colleges are offering financial help