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Lenders, Servicers, Secondary Markets and all other lending institution personnel have access to a centralized source of operational guidance for ISAC's programs, processes and resources, as well as information about how to pay for college.
Lender Message Board
The Lender Message Board is updated each week.
NEW Mark your calendar for CCE Conference on July 9, 2020
A November 20 e-Message announces that the next annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference will take place on July 9, 2020 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Mark the date on your calendar now, and watch for additional details in the coming months.
NEW ISAC’s Thanksgiving holiday schedule
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, ISAC staff will be unavailable after 2 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, November 27, and the ISAC offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Our offices will reopen on Monday, December 2. Access the Lenders area at isac.org anytime, or send an e-mail message to the Lender Services Department for questions or inquiries. Information regarding schedules for Title IV processors and call centers for the Thanksgiving holiday is provided in a November 15 electronic announcement from the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
NEW Federal Trade Commission (FTC) halts student loan debt relief scheme
The FTC obtained a temporary restraining order halting Arete Financial Group, an operation who claimed to be affiliated with the federal government, who falsely promised to help reduce or even eliminate consumers’ student loans. Further details can be found on a November 12 Press Release at the FTC website.
Commission Meeting –
December 5, 2019
The next meeting of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission is scheduled to take place Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 1 p.m. (CT) at the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago.
Unreported Loans Report to be distributed by end of November
A November 4 e-Message announces that ISAC plans to distribute the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®) Lender Manifest Report of Unreported Loans (Unreported Loans Report) by the end of November.
National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) upcoming conferences and events
NCHER holds various educational conferences and events throughout the year. Further details, including dates and registration information, can be found at the Conferences and Committee Meetings page at the NCHER website.
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The links below have information on topics that were previously listed on the Message Board.
State Legislative Update
Outreach Calendar/Events
FAFSA Completion Information
State Legislative Update
Outreach Calendar/Events
FAFSA Completion Information
