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Student Assistance Commission | Illinois Student Assistance Commission

500 West Monroe, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62704

Eligibility
Open to middle school and high school students, as well as first generation students transitioning to college; Varies by service
Required documents
Varies by service
(217) 782-6767
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Students and families looking for information about planning for education after high school and student financial aid can visit the website for information and resources; Students can visit the ISAC Student Portal to find free college planning and financial aid events in their area, and to locate their local ISACorps member for free one-on-one assistance (https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps)
Fees
None
Service area
IL

Helps students and families navigate education after high school, including post secondary education planning, career planning, college applications, and the financial aid process.

Free ISAC resources include:

- ISAC Student Portal: Provides free online tools to help with college and scholarship search, financial aid planning, money management, and career and job searches.

- ISACorps: ISAC's statewide near-peer mentors are recent college graduates who are expertly trained to provide students and families with free assistance with the college planning and financial aid process, including assistance finding scholarships and grants, as well as help completing college and financial aid applications.

- ISAC College Q&A: A free text messaging service allowing students and families to text questions about college planning and financial aid to ISAC experts.

Date of Last Formal Update
08/29/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Helps students and families navigate education after high school, including post secondary education planning, career planning, college applications, and the financial aid process.