The Office of the President distributed the following message to the campus community on August 4, 2026. Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,I am writing to provide information on a recent federal court decision that affects Illinois law governing tuition and financial aid eligibility. Illinois State University is required to comply with this decision. Please know that our top priority is to support our students as we carefully work through the details of this decision. Sincerely,Aondover Tarhule, Ph.D.President, Illinois State University