ISAC Student PortalISAC Transcript Exchange
The ISAC Transcript Exchange powered by Parchment, helps districts and high schools across the State of Illinois support students’ paths, as they pursue opportunities after high school.
The ISAC Transcript Exchange, launched in 2011, provides students at public and private schools to request different credentials be sent electronically, worldwide! A student can request credentials be sent to colleges, universities, trade and vocational schools, scholarship organizations, NCAA, and the Common App.
The ISAC Transcript Exchange allows you to send the following:
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Third Party Verifications
- Health Records
Available at No Cost
The ISAC Transcript Exchange allows current high school students at all Illinois public and private high schools to send electronic credentials for free!
By participating in the Transcript Exchange, districts and high schools can offer their current students a streamlined process to send multiple copies of electronic credentials at no cost to them. A school district, high schools, and current students can send electronic credentials at no cost to many destinations across the globe.
Privacy
To protect the privacy and confidentiality of transcript data, documents are sent through a secure transcript service in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
How to Participate
It’s simple to join the ISAC Transcript Exchange! The process is completed entirely online, from the signing of the participation agreement to Parchments web-based training. Reach out to Lenore.Smith@illinois.gov to learn more about the service and how to get started.
Discover the Many Features
ISAC provides Parchment Previews throughout the year to share the many features about the Transcript Exchange, powered by Parchment. During the 45-minute webinar, attendees learn about the benefits of switching from sending paper credentials to electronic credentials and navigating the student and administrator dashboards.
Attendees hear directly from school staff, who are utilizing the Transcript Exchange, on the benefits to their current students and the school and/or district!
You can access a recorded session as your schedule allows. Click on the “View Recording button, below:
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Testimonials from the Parchment Previews
Below are testimonials from school counselors, registrars, and more on the many benefits of the ISAC Transcript Exchange. Click the plus sign (+) next to each benefit to view the testimonial.
Accuracy
“[The ISAC Transcript Exchange] allows us to easily check and see when we processed a transcript – that’s very beneficial so there is no confusion.”
- Principal at Taylorville High School in Taylorville
“[The Transcript Exchange] allows us to easily check our records. We can login to the system and easily check and see when a request for a transcript was made, when it was approved, and when the college received and downloaded the transcript.”
- Director of Academic Services at Auburn High School in Auburn
For Students
“For students, [the ISAC Transcript Exchange] is so much easier than trying to remember to fill out a paper request for a transcript and then get it to me. A student can login to their account anytime, anywhere, and request a transcript. I get an email that there has been a request, and I can approve it and send immediately.”
- High School Counselor at Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive
“I think the big benefit of [the ISAC Transcript Exchange] for students is that they can easily request a transcript no matter where they are, at any time of day. We can quickly approve requests and send a transcript with a click of a button.”
- Director of Academic Services at Auburn High School in Auburn
“[The ISAC Transcript Exchange] is especially great for alums who are now out of state. They don’t have to come in or send a transcript request through the mail. It’s quick and easy!”
- Former Registrar at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville
Time and Efficient
“Before using [the ISC Transcript Exchange], it would take us several days to manually get transcripts out. Now with [the ISAC Transcript Exchange], we save time and money.”
- High School Counselor at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville
“I can’t imagine processing transcripts without [the ISAC Transcript Exchange]. Some students will apply to 20 or 30 schools, so you can imagine doing that manually and having to process all that paper. [The ISAC Transcript Exchange] is truly hassle-free and user friendly.”
- High School Counselor at O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon
“[The ISAC Transcript Exchange] is especially great for alums who are now out of state. They don’t have to come in or send a transcript request through the mail. It’s quick and easy!”
- Former Registrar at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville
