ISAC Online



Welcome to ISAC OnLine! The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is
a one-stop financial aid center for all your college planning needs.
ISAC helps make higher education accessible for students and their families.

Use the links below to gain valuable information on how to plan financially
for college, learn about the different types of financial aid programs
and how to apply for them and tips on career planning.
Students are our first priority and we're here to help!


ISAC INFO Cafe The ISAC INFO Cafe . . . caters to students and parents making plans for college. Our menu features:
  • how young families can save and prepare for college;
  • a review of the financial aid process;
  • descriptions of financial aid programs and services offered by ISAC;
  • an Illinois Colleges Map with college costs; and
  • interactive calculators, including a state and federal financial aid estimator.
Higher EdNet Higher-EdNet . . . a FREE online service sponsored by ISAC which allows students to conveniently conduct a search for private scholarships and additional sources of financial aid.
  • Complete the Student Profile Form;
  • Submit the information;
  • Receive the results in your email account within 24 hours; and
  • Follow up with the individual sources and complete all applications before the deadline date(s).
Higher-EdNet data is updated regularly. Use the search as often as you wish!


College Illinois College Illinois! . . . an innovative prepaid tuition program administered by ISAC that lets Illinois families - parents, grandparents, and others - lock in the cost of tomorrow's college tuition and fees at today's prices.

College Illinois!:

  • covers full payment of in-state tuition and fees for program participants at any public university or community college in Illinois, with an option to transfer benefits to private and out-of-state colleges;
  • offers flexible contract plans and payment options, with federal and state tax benefits; and
  • provides peace of mind for families facing the rising costs of college in the years to come.

ISAC InfoNet InfoNet . . . provides updated student-specific data for ISAC-administered financial aid programs including:
  • the Illinois Monetary Award Program;
  • the Federal Family Education Loan Program (Federal Stafford and PLUS Loans);
    • guarantee status
    • loans in Preclaim and Default
  • loans serviced by the Illinois Designated Account Purchase Program (IDAPP). Due to an IDAPP system conversion, information on IDAPP accounts is temporarily unavailable. Please check with IDAPP representatives at 1-800-366-5755 for current account information.

IDAPP BIDAPP >. . . your "Student Loan Expert" provides excellent customer service and:
  • liquidity to lenders to make additional loans;
  • access to educational loans in all areas of Illinois through the Community Educational Loan Partnership;
  • incentives for borrowers to keep their accounts in good standing through the Low Cost Borrower Benefits Program;
  • the opportunity for borrowers to pay via Electronic Payment Debit;
  • origination, disbursement, and servicing of student loans, including loan consolidation;
  • loan origination and servicing functions to financial institutions; and
  • national loan origination to colleges/universities.

Mapping Your Future Mapping Your Future . . . is a public service Web site where students can find helpful information on:
  • career planning;
  • academic preparation for college;
  • admission procedures and standardized tests; and
  • tips on how to select the right college and financial aid options.

Human Resources Human Resources & Development . . . Employment opportunities at ISAC:
  • Learn about ISAC;
  • Current Openings;
  • Benefits;
  • Apply Now.
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agenda book Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Agenda Book
 This site contains information on ISAC's upcoming and past Commission meetings. These public meetings are conducted periodically throughout the State. A tentative listing of dates and locations for the upcoming year is available at this link.
Any questions should be emailed directly to the Secretary to the Commission.