ISAC Student PortalFinancial Aid 101: Workshops in July
07/02/2021
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Program Services & Compliance Division is pleased to announce ISAC's upcoming Financial Aid 101 webinar series for new financial aid administrators. The content for the workshops has been transitioned into a series of virtual training sessions that will be offered via Webex in July.
A list of the dates and times for the July Financial Aid 101 sessions is provided below. To allow time for discussion during the sessions, registration will be limited. We will repeat sessions in the future, as needed.
To register for a specific session, click on its corresponding "Register Now" button and then complete the online registration form.
| Session | Description | Date | Time* | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Financial Aid and a Review of ISAC Resources | This session is designed to introduce financial aid professionals to types and sources of financial aid, the guiding principles and processes, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). It will give participants an in-depth overview of the resources offered through ISAC. It will explore the host of tools available on ISAC's website (isac.org). | Monday, July 19, 2021 |
10-11:30 a.m. |  |
| Need Analysis | This session will introduce participants to the general concepts of need analysis and the formulas used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). | Monday, July 19, 2021 |
1-2 p.m. | |
| An Overview of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) | This session will provide an overview of MAP, which is administered by ISAC. Attendees will learn about the eligibility criteria, payment processing and reports on GAP Access. | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
10-11 a.m. | |
| Overview of the RISE Act, RISE Act Resources and the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid | During this session, participants will learn about the RISE Act eligibility criteria, and the Alternative Application process and other relevant updates. | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
1-2 p.m. | |
| An Overview of IVG and ING | This session will provide an overview of IVG and ING, which are administered by ISAC. Attendees will learn about the eligibility criteria, payment processing and reports on GAP Access. | Wednesday, July 21, 2021 |
10-11 a.m. | |
| An Overview of MTI, GA, SETTW, and PFC | This session will provide an overview of the MTI, GA, SETTW, and PFC programs, which are administered by ISAC. Attendees will learn about the eligibility criteria, payment processing and reports available on GAP Access. | Wednesday, July 21, 2021 |
1-2 p.m. | |
| Overview of Loan Repayment Programs | This session will review the types of educational loans available, with a focus on the federal student loan program and state loan repayment options. | Thursday, July 22, 2021 |
10-11 a.m. | |
| GAP Access Programs, Processes and Functionalities and FTP Processing | ISAC's Gift Assistance Programs Access (or GAP Access) is the portal through which online interactions are conducted for the purpose of data inquiries and submissions, eligibility announcements and payment requests for ISAC-administered programs. This session will provide an overview of the processes and functionalities of GAP Access and provide an overview of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) process. | Thursday, July 22, 2021 |
1-2 p.m. | |
* All times Central
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