The Counselor Message Board is updated regularly – check back often for the latest information.
As announced in a J
uly 24 e-Message, ISAC is inviting counselors to attend PaCE curriculum trainings during the month of August. Registration is open until two days before the event or until capacity is reached.
The Illinois General Assembly wrapped up its spring 2026 session on June 1, approving a $55.9 billion FY27 budget that largely mirrors the Governor’s proposal and maintains level funding for most ISAC-administered programs, including MAP. View the full legislative update
here.
ISAC is a member of the Illinois State Attainment Working Group, established by Governor Pritzker, to set an attainment goal for postsecondary degrees and credentials of value. You are invited to participate in two engagement stakeholder opportunities: A brief survey and a regional engagement session (offered July 7 - September 1). A
June 30 e-Message provides additional details.
A
May 28 e-Message provides information, updates, and important dates that may be of interest to counselors.
As announced in an
April 20 e-Message, April 23, 2026 will be the last day for students to apply for 2026-27 MAP grants by submitting an initial 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or, for qualifying students, an Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Announcements of awards for students whose FAFSAs are received by the federal processor or whose Alternative Applications are received by ISAC after that date will be put "
in suspense" – basically, a waiting list for 2026-27 MAP. Further details are provided on the
MAP page.
ISAC Student Portal
