Episode
Episode #25: Transforming College Transfer Pathways in Illinois
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- Trust Talks
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- Apr 14, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2612
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Summary
In Illinois, nearly 80 percent of community college students say they plan to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree, yet only about 35 percent actually transfer, and just 20 percent complete a four-year degree. Students from underinvested neighborhoods and low-income backgrounds are even less likely to reach the finish line. While research shows that strong transfer pathways are essential to degree completion and economic mobility, many students still encounter lost credits, added costs, and ...