The maximum Federal Pell Grant for the 2018–19 year is $6,095. Further details are provided on the Announcements page, entitled
Pell Grant Maximum for 2018–19 Announced at
Federal Student Aid’s StudentAid.gov.
An
announcement from the U.S. Department of Education explains that the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) returns to its status as a federally recognized accrediting agency, pending final decision from the Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The ACICS is an agency that provides schools with a seal of approval for educational quality and makes schools eligible to participate in federal student aid programs.
A recent e-Message provides important information and several upcoming dates which may be of interest to both
students and
parents.
Students seeking summer jobs or internships are encouraged to check out the
Student Job Board, which is located within the “Toolbox” section of the
ISAC Student Portal. Listings, which include a variety of job types from all areas of the state, are updated on a regular basis.
April is Financial Literacy Month, providing the perfect opportunity to check out
Money Smart Week® (MSW) events that will take place from April 21 – 28, 2018. Don’t miss out on this series of free classes and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.
The links below have information on topics that were previously listed on the Message Board.
2018-19 State Scholar AnnouncementsOutreach Calendar/Events
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