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Illinois Student Assistance Commission ISAC is the college access and financial aid agency for the state of Illinois.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is the college access and financial aid agency for the state of Illinois. ISAC’s mission is to provide Illinois students with information and assistance to help make education beyond high school accessible and affordable. For the past 65 years, ISAC experts have helped Illinois students and families navigate the college and financial aid process. ISAC provides free one-on-one assistance with the process, college planning and financial aid workshops, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, helpful online tools and resources located on the ISAC Student Portal (https://studentportal.isac.org), assistance through ISAC’s College Q&A text messaging service, live online support, and assistance through the ISAC Call Center. ISAC also administers grants, scholarships, and loan forgiveness programs to help make postsecondary education more affordable for Illinois students. Visit our website: www.isac.org
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High School Seniors: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to help determine your eligibility for...
26/10/2026

High School Seniors: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to help determine your eligibility for federal, state, and some institutional financial aid for college or career school. Here's the information you will need to make it easier and faster to complete the FAFSA. In some cases, students will complete the 2027-28 Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, which determines eligibility only for state financial aid.⁣
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Complete the FAFSA at FAFSA.gov or the Alternative Application at https://www.isac.org/alternativeapp. Need help with completing your application? Book a free virtual appointment today with an member at www.isac.org/booking ⁣
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Financial Aid Administrators: Be sure to mark your calendars for the following Illinois Association of Student Financial...
23/10/2026

Financial Aid Administrators: Be sure to mark your calendars for the following Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (ILASFAA) events. ⁣

⁣2026 Fall Workshop for Financial Aid Advisors
o Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 – Elgin Community College
o Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 – Rend Lake Community College

Mark your calendars for the 2027 ILASFAA Annual Conference, "Cruising Through Turbulent Waters," taking place March 15-17, 2027 at the Westin Chicago Lombard.

School Counselors & Administrators: Join us on one of these dates to get an informative overview of Illinois’ One Click ...
23/10/2026

School Counselors & Administrators: Join us on one of these dates to get an informative overview of Illinois’ One Click College Admit (OCCA) initiative, which streamlines postsecondary access by providing direct admission into participating state public universities and community colleges based on high school GPA.. The session will cover essential updates for supporting seniors, juniors, and community college transfer students, including a breakdown of how seniors interact with direct admission offers in the Common App. ⁣

⁣The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Professional Development and Continuing Education hours will be available. Visit https://bit.ly/3tDfRvV to learn more and to register.⁣⁣

Mark your calendars! ISAC's Monthly Operational Update and Program News webinars for Financial Aid Administrators are ha...
22/10/2026

Mark your calendars! ISAC's Monthly Operational Update and Program News webinars for Financial Aid Administrators are happening on Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16 at 2 pm. No registration needed. Get the link and materials on the day of each session at https://bit.ly/2B50S2H.

School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for our webinar to review the four most challenging areas of the Free Applic...
22/10/2026

School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for our webinar to review the four most challenging areas of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): federal and state aid eligibility, dependency, parental information, and financial information in an interactive setting using scenarios and real-life examples. The FAFSA is the form used to apply for most federal and state and many institutional financial aid programs, including the Federal Pell Grant and the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant.

The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Find out more and register at https://bit.ly/3tDfRvV

Happy Financial Aid Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of financial aid professionals across the United States w...
21/10/2026

Happy Financial Aid Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of financial aid professionals across the United States who help students make their college-going dreams a reality. Thank you for all that you do to support students and help them accomplish their academic goals! ⁣

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During ISAC's Education Matters Fall Campaign (formerly, the College Changes Everything® Fall Campaign), ISAC partners w...
20/10/2026

During ISAC's Education Matters Fall Campaign (formerly, the College Changes Everything® Fall Campaign), ISAC partners with high schools and communities across the state to offer an intensive schedule of FREE workshops through Thanksgiving to help students complete their college and financial aid applications. Check out workshops in your community and other resources to help you explore your path to education after high school. ⁣

School Counselors: Sign up for the Education Matters campaign and get a downloadable campaign toolkit, materials, swag, and event support from ISAC as you help students and families with college planning and financial aid. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rSwNZu
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High School & College Counselors & School Administrators: The ISAC Transcript Exchange, through Parchment, allows studen...
20/10/2026

High School & College Counselors & School Administrators: The ISAC Transcript Exchange, through Parchment, allows students to request the secure electronic transfer of their transcripts and other credentials to the college(s) of their choice, the Common App, and other organizations requesting transcripts at no cost to students or high schools. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
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Join us on Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am (CT) to learn about the ISAC Transcript Exchange, how to navigate the student and administrator dashboards, and gain efficiencies by switching from paper to electronic transcripts. Attendees will hear directly from professionals on how the ISAC Transcript Exchange can make a difference at your school. A Parchment Account Executive will provide an overview and be available to answer questions. ⁣⁣

The webinar is free, but registration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/3tDfRvV to learn more and register.

There's still time to register for the First Gen Symposium! The symposium will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 fro...
19/10/2026

There's still time to register for the First Gen Symposium! The symposium will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm at Waubonsee Community College. This event brings together educators, counselors, community-based organizations, college-access professionals, and others dedicated to supporting first-generation students on their educational journey. ⁣

Because space is limited, full capacity may be reached before October 30. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Advance registration is required, walk-in registration will not be available. Visit https://www.isac.org/pd/First-Gen-Symposium/ for more information and to register. We hope to see you there!⁣
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ISAC is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence Honorees. This ye...
16/10/2026

ISAC is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence Honorees. This year, 539 Illinois public and private high schools were honored for outstanding financial aid application completion, almost a 15 percent increase from last year. Congratulations to all the honorees for this remarkable accomplishment! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jLuCVk

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