ISAC in the News

May 27, 2026 - How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA? - While educators and state officials interviewed by EdTrust described Illinois’ 2019 law making FAFSA completion a graduation requirement as an “unfunded mandate,” the report notes that the state relies on the Illinois Student Assistance Corps — or ISACorps — a group of college access advisers who work in high schools and community settings to help out with FAFSA completion.

April 9, 2026 - Designing Your Future with the Minority Business Development Center - ISACorps member Logan Gavin was interviewed on the 25News morning show in Peoria. He helped promote an upcoming financial aid event at the Minority Business Development Center and highlighted the important support and resources our ISACorps members provide to students and families on a daily basis.

March 26, 2026 - No fee, essays or recommendations: Illinois high school students can use new program to apply to college - The Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Student Assistance Commission launched a program last year called One Click College Admit, which offers students admission to most of the state’s public universities and all of its community colleges.
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February 4, 2026 - New laws work to help students complete FAFSA - ISAC’s Vera Mandilovitch discusses new FAFSA-related laws designed to support students and families in accessing financial aid.

January 12, 2026 - Student loan borrowers in default warned of wage garnishment as federal notices go out - Federal officials are notifying student loan borrowers who have missed payments for at least nine months that wage garnishment could begin, as an Illinois Student Assistance Commission expert explains how to avoid default and explore repayment options.