Explore & Plan
Claim Your Future
Explore education after high school, future careers, and money management.
College Checklist
Steps you can take throughout high school to prepare for your college journey.
Pace Student Checklist (PDF)
Explore activities and experiences that can help prepare you for college and career.
IL High School 2 Career
IL HS2Career provides the opportunity for students, parents, and educators to review a wide range of information on Illinois public high school seniors and their pathways after high school.
Learn about the State Scholar designation recognizing Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement.
Apply for Financial Aid
Learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The application most students use to apply for federal, state, and some institutional financial aid.
Tips for Managing your ISAC Financial Aid Program Applications
Applying or ISAC Financial Aid Programs? Get tips on how to successfully complete your applications, terms you should know, and more.
Program Applications and Status Checks
Keep an eye on your applications to ISAC’s financial aid programs to see if you’ve been awarded aid.
Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet
Compare financial aid offer letters, to help pick the right college for you.
Appily
Search a national database of colleges and scholarships, take virtual tours, compare costs, and move forward with confidence.
Get Connected
Book a Virtual Appointment
Schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps member.
Attend ISACorps events
Find upcoming events and workshops near you!
Student and Parent Newsletter Signup
Stay up to date with students and parent newsletters.
First Generation Scholars Network (FGSN)
Get connected to other first generation students by signing up for ISAC’s First Generation Scholars Network.
First Generation IL Campus Programs
Find your campus’s mentoring or first generation student programming.
ISAC’s First Up Podcast
Take a listen to a collection of stories and advice from several First-Generation professionals.
Also Check out ISAC Videos for First Generation College students!
For Student Loan Borrowers
Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness
Get important tips and links to federal information about repaying federal student loans and federal loan forgiveness programs.
ISAC Loan Forgiveness Programs
Check out ISAC’s loan forgiveness programs for those borrowers working in certain fields.
Avoid Student Loan Scams
Tips to avoid scams that target student loan borrowers.