ISAC 2023 Press Releases

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission Announces 2024-25 Illinois State Scholars:
Nearly 16,700 Students from 687 Schools Recognized for their Outstanding Academic Performance 11/21/2023

October is College Changes Everything^® Month In Illinois! Students and Families Can Get Free Help with College Applications and Get Ready for The 2024-25 FAFSA^® The 2024-25 Simplified FAFSA Will Be Available in December 2023 10/3/2023

ISAC Hosts 13th Annual College Changes Everything® Conference: DEIA:
The Work We Need to Do Back In-person July 13, 2023, Will Offer 38 Interest Sessions 7/10/2023

ISAC Statement on the Scotus Decision Blocking the Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Plan: Next Steps for Student Loan Borrowers 6/30/2023

ISAC Statement on the Supreme Court Decision Addressing Affirmative Action 6/29/2023

Fiscal Year 2024 Higher Education State Budget is Largest in Decades
Historic Investments Will Help Close Equity Gaps and Increase Affordability6/8/2023

Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Announces Expanded Eligibility for ECACE Scholarship
Scholarship Program Serves Eligible Workers Seeking Postsecondary Credentials/Degrees in Early Childhood Education6/6/2023

There’s Still Time to Take Advantage of Events and Resources During
Money Smart Week^®
Students Can Get Money Smart About College and Financial Aid with Free ISAC Resources Available Year-Round4/18/2023

Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Makes Historic Investments
in Higher Education
Investments Will Help Close Equity Gaps and Increase Affordability2/15/2023