August 12, 2026
Colleges scramble after court strikes down in-state tuition for Illinois undocumented students
This means that students who have submitted or planned to submit the 2026-27 Alternative Application, such as Illinois undocumented students, cannot be considered for this program for the 2026-27 school year,” a notice about the ruling from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission reads.
August 8, 2026
Bloomington-Normal colleges assess impact of ruling on undocumented student aid, tuition
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission estimates about 2,150 eligible undocumented students received state aid through its programs during the 2025-26 academic year, said agency spokesperson Lynne Baker in an email.
June 17, 2026
A quarter-million student borrowers in Illinois need a new repayment plan. What to know as SAVE plan ends
Locally, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission offers loan repayment and forgiveness programs, including for teachers and behavioral health care professionals.
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.