Partner Training
Find training calendars within this section, as well as the PowerPoint presentations from recent training sessions.
Webinar: ISAC Budget Reporting Process
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 – 1 p.m.
To participate:
- Click on this link: https://illinois.webex.com/join/sherry.schonauer
- When prompted, enter the meeting number (access code): 2451 243 5304
For the audio portion, click on the Audio tab and select one of the available options:
- For the "Use computer audio" option you will need to have a microphone to be able to interact with the webinar. Without a microphone, you will be in listen-only mode.
- For toll-free participation by phone, select the "Call me" option, enter your phone number, and the webinar will call you.
- The "Call in" option is not a toll-free number, however, if you are not able to participate through the webinar link and "Call me" option, but would like to participate by phone, you can use one of these toll numbers: +1-312-535-8110 (US Toll-Chicago) or +1-240-454-0879 (US Toll), Access code: 2451 243 5304.
Webinar: Preparing for Federal Loan Repayments to Resume: What You and Your Students Need to Know
Friday, May 19, 2023 – 12 p.m.
To participate:
- Click on this link: https://illinois.webex.com/join/stephanie.claudio
- When prompted, enter the meeting number (access code): 2452 422 8596
For the audio portion, click on the Audio tab and select one of the available options:
- For the "Use computer audio" option you will need to have a microphone to be able to interact with the webinar. Without a microphone, you will be in listen-only mode.
- For toll-free participation by phone, select the "Call me" option, enter your phone number, and the webinar will call you.
- The "Call in" option is not a toll-free number, however, if you are not able to participate through the webinar link and "Call me" option, but would like to participate by phone, you can use one of these toll numbers: +1-312-535-8110 (US Toll-Chicago) or +1-415-655-0002 (US Toll), Access code: 2452 422 8596.
Partners' Training Calendar
2023-24 Operational Guide for Alternative Application Processing
(updated October 2022)
ILASFAA Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program Brown Bag Handout
(January 20, 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions – Education Loan Information Pilot Program
Frequently Asked Questions – Illinois Residency and Verification
(updated January 2022)
2022-23 Operational Guide for Alternative Application Processing
(updated October 2021)
Guidance for Adjustments for Students Impacted by COVID-19
(Spring 2020)
Recorded Webinars
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Budget Reporting Process
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – 10 a.m.
Webinar: Nursing Education Scholarship Program (NESP) Updates & Certification Process
Monday, April 10, 2023 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – 2 p.m.
2023 ILASFAA Annual Conference
Following are presentation materials for the 2023 ILASFAA Conference ISAC's sessions offered on March 13 – March 15, 2023, along with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) and ILASFAA Legislative sessions.
- ISAC Update
- Overview of New ISAC Programs
- Cybersecurity by ISAC
- The New PSLF Regulations: What They Mean For You!
- An Overview of GAP Access
- Preparing for Federal Loan Repayments to Resume: What You and Your Students Need to Know
- Illinois First Generation Scholars Network
- ILASFAA Legislative Toolkit
- Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) Update
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: Nursing Education Scholarship Program (NESP): Transitioning from IDPH to ISAC
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 1 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – 10 a.m.
ILASFAA Virtual Fall Workshops – November 1 and 22, 2022
Download ILASFAA Fall Workshop Presentations:
- ISAC Legislative Update
- ISAC Program & Operational Update
- IDVA/VA Update
- ILASFAA Legislative Committee Update
- Review of the Monetary Award Program (MAP)
- Best Practices for Supporting Undocumented Students
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and A Review of the 2023-24 FAFSA, Alternative Application and MAP Start-Up
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: Budget Completion Process
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 6 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 6 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – 2 p.m.
2022 ILASFAA Annual Conference
Following are presentation materials for the 2022 ILASFAA Conference ISAC’s sessions offered on April 4 - April 7, 2022.
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Update
- Top ISAC Audit Findings
- All About the Monetary Award Program (MAP)
- Supporting Undocumented and DACA Students and a Review of The Alternative Application
- ISAC Programs Overview
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Limited Waiver
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 – 10 a.m.
2021 ILASFAA Fall Workshops
Following are presentation materials for the 2021 ILASFAA Virtual Fall Workshop sessions being offered on November 4 and November 12, 2021:
- ISAC Update
- Conflicting Information, U.S Department of Education
- Student Loan Repayment
- Not-So-Soft Skills
- Developing Focus
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Program News
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: 2022-23 FAFSA and Alternative Application Process
Wednesday, September 22 and 29, 2021 – 2 p.m
Webinar: ISAC Update and 2021-22 Payment Processing
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 – 2 p.m
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and Review of Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) Processing in GAP Access
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: An ISAC Update and the ISAC Program Review Process and Common Findings
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: A Review of ISAC's Teacher Programs and an Operational Update
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Operational Update and a Review of the Budget Reporting Process
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 – 2 p.m.
2021 ILASFAA Conference Handouts – “Waves of Change, Horizons of Opportunity”
The following are presentations and resources from sessions presented by ISAC staff at the 2021 ILASFAA Virtual Conference.
- ISAC General Session – What’s on the Horizon: An ISAC State Update
- ISAC Breakout Sessions:
- Q & As – Follow-Up to ISAC Sessions
Webinar: An Overview of ISAC's Military Programs
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2 p.m.
Webinar: An Overview of MAP and GAP Access
Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 2021, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 2 p.m.
Webinar: An ISAC Update and Overview of Loan Repayment Programs
Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update and a Review of the Grant Programs for Dependents of Police/Fire/Correctional Officers
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: An Overview of ISAC's Teacher Programs
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: An Overview of the 2021-22 FAFSA and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
Wednesday, September 23 and 30, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: An ISAC Update and An Overview of ISAC’s Military Programs
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update and An Overview of MAP
Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update
Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update
Friday, June 5, 2020, 10 a.m.
(rescheduled from Wednesday, June 3, 2020)
Webinar: ISAC Update
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update
Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update
April 22, 2020
Webinar: ISAC Update
March 25 and 27, 2020
Webinar: ISAC Update
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 2 p.m.
Webinar: ISAC Update
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 2 p.m.