ISAC 2026 Press Releases

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Governor Prizker Proclaims October Education Matters Month as the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Launches 2026 Education Matters Illinois Fall Campaign
Free Workshops Available Statewide to Help Students and Families Complete College and Financial Aid Applications

Education Matters Month Proclamation

ISAC Congratulates Illinois High Schools for Exceptional Support for Students with Financial Aid Applications
539 High Schools Recognized and Awarded for Excellence 09/23/2026

ISAC Introduces Education Matters to Expand Its Vision for Student Success
Building on the legacy of the College Changes Everything® movement, this reimagining will create a broader platform for future initiatives that strengthen education across Illinois 07/16/2026

Illinois Ranks #2 in the Country for FAFSA Completions
Illinois has jumped nine spots since 2019, solidifying its position as a national leader in supporting FAFSA completion 07/14/2026

ISAC Hosts 16^th Annual College Changes Everything^® Conference: Education Matters
Postsecondary Access and Success Event on July 16 to Feature Enrique Rodríguez from Univision Chicago and more than 30 Interest Sessions 07/13/2026

Illinois Continues First-In-The-Nation Free Test Prep Program
Building on Governor Pritzker’s Affordability Agenda, the FY27 Proposed Budget will fund free test preparation courses through June 2027 03/09/2026

Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Continues to Improve College Affordability
44% of Illinois In-State Public University Undergraduates pay zero out-of-pocket for tuition and fees thanks to sustained investments 02/20/2026

February is One Click College Admit Month!
Students Can Sign Up for Simple, Stress-Free, No Fees Direct College Admissions 02/10/2026