The Counselor Message Board is updated regularly – check back often for the latest information.
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) operating budget and budget implementation bills, which together provide funding and statutory authority for Illinois programs and services (including ISAC's programs), were recently signed into law. Highlights, including FY26 appropriations for ISAC-administered gift assistance and loan repayment programs, are provided in a
June 23 e-Message.
A recent
State Legislative Update, highlighting actions taken by the Illinois General Assembly during its spring legislative session that may be of interest to the state's financial aid community, is available in the
e-Library.
As announced in a
June 2 e-Message, June 5, 2025 was the last day for students to apply for 2025-26 MAP grants by submitting an initial 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or, for qualifying students, an Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Announcements of awards for students whose FAFSAs are received by the federal processor or whose Alternative Applications are received by ISAC after that date will be put "
in suspense" – basically, a waiting list for 2025-26 MAP. Further details are provided on the
MAP page.
A
May 14 e-Message provides important information regarding several upcoming important dates.
ISAC Student Portal
