IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING STATE FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS:

On July 24, 2026, a federal district court ruled that undocumented students are no longer eligible to receive financial assistance from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for the 2026-2027 school year. The court’s ruling is the result of the Trump Administration suing the State of Illinois to deny college access to undocumented students who have graduated from Illinois high schools. SEE MORE ﹀

JB Pritzker, Governor, State of Illinois · ISAC is an official agency of the State of Illinois

2026-27 ECACE Awarding

09/14/2026

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is sharing information to assist colleges in the administration of the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program.

Awarding Has Been Completed

Awarding has taken place for 2026-27 ECACE Scholarship Program applicants based on certification records that were completed by the colleges before September 14, 2026. Renewal and new applicants were awarded and award notifications are being delivered to those students by ISAC. Colleges may access 2026-27 eligible award information, including funded or unfunded status, using the ECACE system. Award results may be viewed on the "Student List Eligibility: View" screen.

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