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Illinois Student Assistance Commission

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) provides Illinois students with information and assistance to help make education beyond high school accessible and affordable.

ISAC offers free comprehensive, objective, and timely information on education and financial aid for students and their families. Help includes:

  • The ISAC Student Portal with free online tools, events and resources for students, as well as short videos about college planning and financial aid.
  • State scholarship and grant programs
  • ISAC College Q&A, a free texting service that allows any student to submit their financial aid and college planning questions and receive a response from ISAC staff.

ISAC also offers assistance through the agency’s call center at (800) 899-4722 (ISAC).