Illinois State Treasurer’s Office believes in access to higher education. 

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says there are two programs to assist. The College Savings program and the Illinois Able program for children with disabilities. 

Treasurer Frerichs suggests giving your child the gift of a college savings account. 

The late State Senator Scott Bennett sponsored the bill that created the Illinois Able program. Senator Bennett died earlier this month. 

Treasurer Frerichs remembered his long-time friend at a memorial Monday, December 19th. Treasurer Frerichs remembers when Senator Bennett wanted to submit the Illinois Able legislation. 

Learn more about all the programs the State Treasurer’s Office offers, at illinoistreasurer.gov. Treasurer Frerichs appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.