ISAC: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Partner News & Updates

Newsletters & Emails

Our emails keep you informed and up-to-date on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s programs and services. Messages are organized by subscription group(s), with the most recent messages appearing at the top.

To subscribe, choose the category that best represents you and subscribe to any of our lists.

Students & Parents  
Counselors & Advisors  
Financial Aid Administrators  
Community Partners 

Teacher Program Enrollment Verification Update

January 21, 2026

ISAC is now accepting 2024-2025 enrollment verification data for students who previously received funds from ISAC-administered teacher programs.
FAAs Financial Aid Directors Financial Aid Administrators

Reminder: Become Certified in Financial Aid!

January 20, 2026

You can still register for ISAC's Financial Aid Certification series taking place January 26 – January 30, 2026!
Counselors Principals, Superintendents, Administrators High School Counselors, Teachers College Admission Counselors Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange College Participants Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange High School Participants Community Organizations Public Libraries

Submit 2025-26 Claims and Benefit Usage Data for Second Term

January 16, 2026

The ISAC Gift Assistance Programs (GAP) Access portal – which includes the electronic processing systems for the ISAC programs discussed below – is available for submission of second-term (winter for quarter schools; spring for semester schools) records. Colleges are encouraged to submit 2025-26 second-term payment requests (claims) and/or benefit usage data as soon as possible.
FAAs Financial Aid Directors Financial Aid Administrators Public Schools - Participating in the ING Grant and IVG Programs Business Officers ECACE Administrators NES Schools

Register Now! 2026 Success Network Conference: February 26, 2026

January 14, 2026

You're invited to join us on February 26th for the 13th annual Illinois Education and Career Success Network (Success Network) Conference.
Counselors Principals, Superintendents, Administrators High School Counselors, Teachers FAAs Financial Aid Directors Financial Aid Administrators

ISAC Monthly Webinars for FAAs

January 14, 2026

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will provide "Monthly Program & Operational Update" webinars for financial aid administrators at 2:00 p.m. (CT) on the following dates.
FAAs Financial Aid Directors Financial Aid Administrators Public Schools - Participating in the ING Grant and IVG Programs MAP Users Business Officers ECACE Administrators NES Schools

Spread the News About the Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program

January 13, 2026

The Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program, a new program for the 2025-26 academic year, is now accepting applications. Please encourage students who are interested in or currently pursuing initial teacher licensure and teachers who are seeking additional endorsements or a master’s degree to apply online today! For priority consideration, applicants should apply by February 16, 2026. ISAC will continue to accept applications after that date.
FAAs Financial Aid Directors Financial Aid Administrators Public Schools - Participating in the ING Grant and IVG Programs MAP Users Business Officers ECACE Administrators NES Schools

Do You Send Paper Transcripts? Make the Switch to Electronic, It's Easy! What are you waiting for?

January 8, 2026

The ISAC Transcript Exchange is available and free to all Illinois public and private high schools! Join ISAC for a webinar to hear about this great opportunity!
Counselors Principals, Superintendents, Administrators High School Counselors, Teachers College Admission Counselors Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange College Participants Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange High School Participants

Register NOW! Free Professional Development Webinars!

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 .
Counselors Principals, Superintendents, Administrators High School Counselors, Teachers College Admission Counselors Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange College Participants Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange High School Participants Community Organizations Public Libraries

ISAC Accepting 2025-26 MAP Second-Term Claims

January 5, 2026

As of January 5, 2026, ISAC has begun accepting second-term payment requests (claims) for the 2025-26 Monetary Award Program (MAP).
FAAs Financial Aid Directors Financial Aid Administrators MAP Users Business Officers