Delivered
January 7, 2026
We are excited to offer the following free webinars this spring. Please share these offerings with colleagues and partners! You can find full session details and register for the Spring Professional Development Series on our website .
| Understanding & Supporting First-Gen Students Webinar Tuesday, January 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (CT) |
Become Certified in Financial Aid!
Join us for our Spring 2026 Financial Aid Certification (FAC) series to support students through the financial aid process! The series includes a detailed breakdown of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ), the information required to complete the FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, and tips for students to better understand financial aid offers. Upon completing the training, participants will be equipped to assist students and families in the financial aid process from beginning to end.
This virtual series will consist of five sessions taking place from Monday, January 26 through Friday, January 30, 2026 . Participants who attend all five sessions will receive a link to the post-series assessment for the opportunity to receive a financial aid certificate from ISAC. Participants who score an 80% or higher on the assessment will receive an ISAC-issued certificate 2-3 weeks after the training.
ISAC's Financial Aid Certification Series:
| The Financial Aid Process Webinar 1/26/26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (CT) |
| The FAFSA Line-by-Line Webinar 1/27/26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CT) |
| Verification & Professional Judgment Webinar 1/28/26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (CT) |
| Packaging and Financial Aid Offers Webinar 1/29/26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (CT) |
| Working with Special Student Populations Webinar 1/30/26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (CT) |
Professional development hours and continuing education credits will be available for each session to those who attend and complete an evaluation.
For more information regarding future offerings, visit our Professional Development Offerings webpage.