JB Pritzker, Governor, State of Illinois

Become Certified in Financial Aid!

12/17/2024

Join us for our Financial Aid Certification (FAC) series to support students through the financial aid process! The series includes a detailed breakdown of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), the information required to complete the FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, and tips for students to better understand financial aid offers. Upon completion of the training, participants will be equipped to assist students and families in the financial aid process from beginning to end.

This virtual series will consist of 5 sessions taking place from Monday, January 27 through Friday, January 31, 2025. Participants who attend all five sessions will receive a link to the post-series assessment for the opportunity to receive a financial aid certificate from ISAC. Participants who score at least an 80% or higher on the assessment, will receive an ISAC-issued certificate within 2-3 weeks after the training.

The Financial Aid Process

1/27/25
Learn about the financial aid process from start to finish

The FAFSA Line-By-Line

1/28/25
Learn more about how to apply for the FAFSA

Verification &
Professional Judgment

1/29/25
Learn how to help students address unique and special circumstances such as dependency overrides, loss of income, and more.

Working with Special Student Populations

1/30/25
Learn how to support unique student populations through the financial aid process.

Packaging and Financial Aid Offers

1/31/25
Learn about the process of receiving and analyzing financial aid offers (award letters).

Register Here

Professional development hours and continuing education credits will be available for each session to those who attend and complete an evaluation.

For more information regarding future offerings, visit our Professional Development Offering webpage.

For questions, contact [email protected].

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