Going to College Videos and College Planning Resources

ISAC Facebook Live Event: Types of Colleges & Degrees

September 13, 2019 ISAC College Applications Leave a comment

September 11, 2019 Are you a college-bound student trying to decide whether to attend a two-year community college, four-year private or public university or a trade/vocational school? Learn about the different types of colleges and degrees to determine which college is the best academic, social and financial fit for you.

Celebrating 10 Years of the ISACORPS

July 22, 2019 ISAC Financial Aid, ISAC Programs, Preparing for College Leave a comment

Who are the ISACorps? Near pear mentors that provide free support to students and families statewide with the college-going and financial aid process.

Take #15toFinish

December 27, 2018 ISAC College Resources, Financial Aid Leave a comment

Did you know that when you take more than four years to graduate college it can cost you thousands, both in what you pay and what you lose from not having a job? So, taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 credits a year) saves you money and lets you

Need to buy textbooks but your financial aid hasn’t come through yet? ISAC has some tips.

August 20, 2018 ISAC College Resources, Financial Aid Leave a comment

How to use ISAC’s Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Tool

April 11, 2018 ISAC College Resources, FAFSA, Financial Aid, Preparing for College, Scholarships Leave a comment

Are you about to decide where to go to college? Congratulations! But before you make your choice, make sure you know how much you will have to pay at each school by using our handy tool to compare your financial aid award letters.

Need help with your college search? Try College Scorecard.

April 2, 2018 ISAC College Applications, College Resources, Preparing for College Leave a comment

MAP Credit Hours

January 4, 2018 ISAC College Resources, Monetary Award Program Leave a comment

Happy New Year! Start the new year off right by making sure you’re keeping track of your Monetary Award Program (MAP) credit hours. Access the ISAC Programs area to check the number of MAP Paid Credit Hours you have used. Complete information about how MAP Paid Credit Hours are tracked,

Avoid These Common FAFSA Mistakes

October 11, 2017 ISAC College Applications, FAFSA Leave a comment

The 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—the application that determines your eligibility for most federal, and many state and college financial aid programs, is now available. If you are looking for financial aid for next year, you will want to fill it out as soon as possible, and

How to make it to college

August 28, 2017 ISAC Preparing for College Leave a comment

Video courtesy of Kathleen Cushman and Next Generation Press, from a set of materials entitled “FIRST IN THE FAMILY: Your College Years––advice about college from first-generation students.“

What Is the Most Surprising Thing About College?

August 24, 2017 ISAC Preparing for College Leave a comment