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

First Gen Symposium: Save the Date & Call for Proposals

We are excited to host the Second Annual First Gen Symposium on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.! The First Gen Symposium brings together educators, counselors, community-based organizations, college-access professionals, and others who support first-generation students in their educational journey.

Call for Proposals

We invite high schools, community-based organizations, TRIO programs, first-generation programs at colleges and universities, and more to submit a session proposal! The deadline to submit a proposal is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Session Proposal Form