The IEF empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life. Learn more about our work.
Read about the work of the IEF and our incredible scholars in Low-income students get ‘Suited for Success’ in the January 17, 2011 edition of the Chicago Sun Times and in Illinois Education Foundation creates a safety net for community college students in the September 22,2010 edition of the Chicago Tribune.




