ISAC 2025 Press Releases

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission Announces 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars
Nearly 19,200 Students from 686 Schools Recognized for their Exceptional Academic Accomplishments 12/15/2025

Governor Pritzker and ISAC Congratulate Schools for Excellence in Financial Aid Application Completion
469 High Schools are 2025-26 Recognition of Excellence Honorees 10/08/2025

Illinois Student Assistance Commission Launches 2025 College Changes Everything^® Campaign
Free Workshops Available Statewide to Help Students and Families Complete College and Financial Aid Applications
10/02/2025; amended 10/8/25
College Changes Everything Month Proclamation 2025

Governor Pritzker and IBHE Announce New Statewide Direct College Admissions Program
One Click College Admit takes the stress and fees out of admission to state institutions 08/19/2025

ISAC to Host Interactive Booth “Quantum Futures: The Moments That Moved Us Forward,” at 2025 Illinois State Fair
New Exhibit Explores Pivotal Moments in Illinois Students’ Success 08/05/2025

ISAC Hosts 15th Annual College Changes Everything® Conference: How Do We Build Community?
Attend Illinois’ Leading College Access and Success Event on July 17, 2025 07/10/2025

ISAC Issues Letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary McMahon Regarding Potential Delays in Student Financial Aid and Challenges for Student Loan Borrowers
The letter seeks answers to critical questions to protect students, borrowers, and institutions 04/23/2025

Illinois Student Assistance Commission and Kaplan Announce Free Test Prep Courses
Illinois’ public universities and select community colleges will prepare students for professional licensing exams, graduate-level admissions exams, and credential exams 02/25/2025

Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Continues Important Investments in Higher Education
Investments Will Help Close Equity Gaps and Increase Access to Higher Education 02/20/2025