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#ISACCollegeMinute: Financial Aid

If you work or have worked in early childhood education and are interested in getting an undergraduate degree or credentials, then check out the Illinois Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship! The scholarship can cover your total cost of attendance, after other financial aid received, at Illinois ECACE-participating colleges and universities, so if you think you might be eligible, don’t delay in applying! Find out more at https://www.isac.org/ECACEscholarship.

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The Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship recognizes the importance of having K-12 classrooms with licensed teachers that reflect the diversity of our students. If you are interested in teaching and you are Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American, then you might be eligible for an MTI Scholarship. The MTI Scholarship offers up to $5,000 per year, or more depending on available funding, to attend a teacher preparation program at an Illinois college or university, or to enroll in a graduate-level program that leads to additional teaching endorsements. Find out more at https://www.isac.org/mti

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Thinking of attending college in 2022-23? Then you should apply for financial aid now! Find out how to apply for student financial aid in this quick video from ISACorps member Sean Coveny. ISAC offers free assistance throughout Illinois to help you apply for financial aid. Attend an online financial aid application completion event, https://studentportal.isac.org/Events or contact your local ISACorps member for one-on-one assistance https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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Not sure if you need to provide your parents’ information on your financial aid application? Get some answers from ISACorps member Elizabeth Warkocki. ISAC offers free assistance throughout Illinois to help you apply for financial aid. Attend an online financial aid application completion event, https://studentportal.isac.org/Events or contact your local ISACorps member for one-on-one assistance https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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Want to be considered for the Illinois MAP Grant, the state’s largest need-based grant for low-income college students? ISAC Outreach Coordinator Paul Oliver explains how to apply. Need help with the financial aid process? Contact your local ISACorps member https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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¿Te gustaría ser considerado para la subvención MAP de Illinois, la subvención basada en necesidad económica más grande del estado para estudiantes universitarios de bajos ingresos? Claudia Aly, coordinadora de alcance en ISAC, explica cómo solicitarla. ¿Necesitas asesoría con el proceso de ayuda financiera? Comunícate con tu miembro local de ISACorps https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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A lot of families are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If your financial situation is very different now than when you applied for financial aid for this school year, you could be eligible for more student financial aid. ISAC Outreach Coordinator Brandon Perez explains what you need to do to see if you can get an adjustment to your financial aid. Your local ISACorps member can help you through the process. https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps #ISACcanhelp #financial aid, #college, #staythecourse

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Muchas familias están pasado por dificultades financieras como resultado de la pandemia del COVID-19. Si tu situación económica es muy diferente ahora que cuando solicitaste ayuda financiera para este año escolar, pudieras ser elegible para recibir aún más ayuda financiera. Claudia Aly, coordinadora de alcance en ISAC, explica que puedes hacer para ver si eres elegible para un ajuste en la ayuda financiera. Tu miembro local de ISACorps puede ayudarte durante este proceso. https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps #ISACPuedeAyudar, #AyudaFinanciera, #Universidad, #SeguirAdelante

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Presentamos el primero de nuestra serie de videos de Minuto Universitario con ISAC: ¿Qué pasa si mis planes para la universidad han cambiado y no quiero aceptar mis préstamos estudiantiles? Aquí tienes una respuesta de la Coordinadora de Alcance de ISAC, Claudia Aly. Vuelve a consultar para más consejos en video cortos, ya que nuestros expertos compañeros de ISACorps responden preguntas comunes sobre la planificación universitaria y ayuda financiera. ¿Necesita ayuda? Comuníquese con su miembro de ISACorps en https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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Introducing our first ISAC College Minute: What if my plans for college have changed and I don’t want to accept my student loans? Here’s an answer from ISAC Outreach Coordinator Paul Oliver! Check back for more quick video tips as our ISACorps near peer experts answer common #college planning and #finaid questions. Need assistance? Contact your ISACorps member at https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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#ISACCollegeMinute: College Planning and College-Going

Applying to Illinois public universities got a whole lot easier this fall, since all 12 Illinois public universities are now using the Common App. With the Common App, you can fill out just one application to apply to any or all of these universities plus dozens of private institutions in Illinois as well, which can save you tons of time! Find out more about the Common App from ISACorps member Daina Sauls. Visit the Common App website at https://www.commonapp.org. Get free assistance with college and financial aid applications--contact your local ISACorps member https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our first tip is about knowing where to find help and not being afraid to ask for it! Every new college student will need at least some help figuring things out. Administrators and professors expect students to have questions, and knowing where to get the specific help you need –and asking for it when you need it--can make a huge difference in your success in college, not to mention your mental and physical health. ISACorps member Alexis Alvarez shares some tips from his own experience as a first-generation college student.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our second tip is focused on you taking charge of your college experience. In college, you run your own show, so make the most of it! Nobody is going to tell you what to do, how to balance school, work and life maintenance. But it is doable. Hear some tips from ISACorps member Sean Coveny.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our third tip is about the importance of making connections. When you arrive on campus for the first time, it’s normal to miss home, your family, and even to feel a little lonely or scared. And it can be challenging for some to meet new people. But making connections—with new friends, work colleagues, and professors, can make life on campus a lot more fun, and can help you develop lifelong relationships that can mean a lot to you personally and professionally. ISACorps member Sean Coveny shares some of the challenges he faced in making connections, and how he overcame them.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our fourth tip is to take care of your health! There is so much to do in college and so much fun to be had, that sleep and your own self-care can end up taking a back seat to everything else. ISACorps member Daina Sauls offers some helpful reminders about how to take care of your health during college.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our fifth tip is to believe in yourself! Starting college can be overwhelming for a lot of students, and it can be helpful to know that you aren’t alone in this experience—many students struggle with self-doubts about their ability to succeed in this new environment. Take pride in the fact that you got to college, and know that you deserve to be there as much as anyone else. ISACorps members Alexis Alvarez and Daina Sauls share the challenges they had in college, and talk about building up their own self-confidence and how important it is to believe in yourself!

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En el #MinutoUniversitarioConISAC de hoy: ¿Qué pasa si he cambiado de opinión acerca de comenzar la #universidad este año? Claudia Aly, coordinadora de Alcance en ISAC, habla acerca de opciones. Sugerencia: ¡después de todo, es posible que no quieras tomar un año libre! Puedes obtener asistencia gratuita con la planificación universitaria de tu representante local de #ISACorps. https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps #SeguirAdelante #ISACpuedeayudar

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In today’s ISAC College Minute: What if I have changed my mind about starting college this year? ISAC outreach coordinator Brandon Perez talks about options. Hint: you might not want to take that gap year after all! Get free assistance with college planning from your local ISACorps representative. https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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Muchas compañías anuncian sus servicios pero les quieren cobrar para ayudarles con el proceso de planificación, admisiones, y ayuda financiera. Pero la mayoría de estos servicios son disponible a ustedes GRATIS a través de profesionales de la educación y organizaciones en las que pueden confiar – como su escuela, su consejero de escuela, o la Comisión de Asistencia Estudiantil de Illinois. ¡Obtenga más información en este video y consulten los siguientes enlaces para apoyo y recursos gratuitos! ISAC Student Portal: https://studentportal.isac.org/ • Pónganse en contacto con su miembro local de ISACorps • Encuentre en su comunidad y en línea talleres gratuitos de ayuda financiera y de planificación • Consulte nuestros recursos come Cappex, que tiene una base de datos de becas enorme Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos: https://www.studentaid.gov/ Conéctese con su consejero de la escuela secundaria o la oficina de ayuda financiera de su universidad y/o su consejero académico para obtener asistencia gratuita adicional.

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A lot of companies advertise their services and want to charge you for help with college planning, admissions, and financial aid. But most of these types of services are available to you FOR FREE from education professionals and organizations you can trust – like your school, your school counselor, or the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Find out more in this video and check out the links below for free support and resources! ISAC Student Portal: https://studentportal.isac.org/ • Contact your ISACorps member for free one-one-one assistance with college planning and financial aid • Find free college planning and financial aid application workshops in your area and online • Check out our resources like Cappex, which offers a huge database of scholarships U.S. Department of Education: https://www.ed.gov/ Connect with your high school counselor or your college financial aid office and/or your academic counselor for additional free assistance

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Not sure about continuing your education after high school, or if it’s even possible for you? In this super quick video series, our ISACorps members share three reasons why it’s still a great idea to continue your education after high school—whether you’re considering a vocational school, a certificate program, or a degree program. Here’s reason #3: Because you are worth it! Everyone deserves a chance to pursue their dreams and reach their goals. ISACorps members Ryan Fulgham and Crystal Lopez reflect on some of the obstacles they faced when starting college and how they overcame them to get the education they wanted.

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Not sure about continuing your education after high school, or if it’s even possible for you? In this super quick video series, our ISACorps members share three reasons why it’s still a great idea to continue your education after high school—whether you’re considering a vocational school, a certificate program, or a degree program. Here’s reason #2: Education after high school actually can be affordable! Find out more in this video.

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Not sure about continuing your education after high school, or if it’s even possible for you? In this super quick video series, our ISACorps members share three reasons why it’s still a great idea to continue your education after high school—whether you’re considering a vocational school, a certificate program, or a degree program. Here’s reason #1: Education after high school can help put you on a path to the career you want, and in a better position to get the job you want and increase your overall earning potential.

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#ISACCollegeMinute: First Generation Scholars Network

It’s not unusual to feel homesick during your first semester or first year of college, but for first generation college students who are the first in their family to attend college, the feeling can be truly overwhelming. ISACorps members Emily, Sean, Gena, and Mara share their experiences of feeling homesick, and some of the things they did to address it, so they could enjoy school more and make college feel like a true “home away from home.”

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Transitioning to college has its challenges for every student, but those who are first in their family to attend college can face additional challenges. Listen as ISACorps members, several of whom were first generation college students themselves, talk about social anxiety, meeting new people, living in a new community, and building a network of friends at school.

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ISACorps members, many of whom are first generation college students themselves, share what –and who--motivated them to pursue education after high school.

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If you are planning on attending college for your first time in the fall and you will be the first in your family to earn a college degree, check out what ISACorps member and First Generation Scholars Network Mentor Leah Freeney has to say about her experience as a first gen student. Leah talks about what college meant for her-- the great experiences and the challenges and how she overcame them--and the support and resources that helped make the difference for her. And check out the ISAC First Generation Scholars Network at https://studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen for free events and programs that can give you tools, resources, mentoring, and a great network of connections to make your transition and first year of college a whole lot easier—and successful.

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It’s not unusual to feel homesick during your first semester or first year of college, but for first generation college students who are the first in their family to attend college, the feeling can be truly overwhelming. ISACorps members Emily, Sean, Gena, and Mara share their experiences of feeling homesick, and some of the things they did to address it, so they could enjoy school more and make college feel like a true “home away from home.”

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Transitioning to college has its challenges for every student, but those who are first in their family to attend college can face additional challenges. Listen as ISACorps members, several of whom were first generation college students themselves, talk about social anxiety, meeting new people, living in a new community, and building a network of friends at school.

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ISACorps members, many of whom are first generation college students themselves, share what –and who--motivated them to pursue education after high school.

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If you are planning on attending college for your first time in the fall and you will be the first in your family to earn a college degree, check out what ISACorps member and First Generation Scholars Network Mentor Leah Freeney has to say about her experience as a first gen student. Leah talks about what college meant for her-- the great experiences and the challenges and how she overcame them--and the support and resources that helped make the difference for her. And check out the ISAC First Generation Scholars Network at https://studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen for free events and programs that can give you tools, resources, mentoring, and a great network of connections to make your transition and first year of college a whole lot easier—and successful.

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If you work or have worked in early childhood education and are interested in getting an undergraduate degree or credentials, then check out the Illinois Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship! The scholarship can cover your total cost of attendance, after other financial aid received, at Illinois ECACE-participating colleges and universities, so if you think you might be eligible, don’t delay in applying! Find out more at https://www.isac.org/ECACEscholarship.

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The Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship recognizes the importance of having K-12 classrooms with licensed teachers that reflect the diversity of our students. If you are interested in teaching and you are Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American, then you might be eligible for an MTI Scholarship. The MTI Scholarship offers up to $5,000 per year, or more depending on available funding, to attend a teacher preparation program at an Illinois college or university, or to enroll in a graduate-level program that leads to additional teaching endorsements. Find out more at https://www.isac.org/mti

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Applying to Illinois public universities got a whole lot easier this fall, since all 12 Illinois public universities are now using the Common App. With the Common App, you can fill out just one application to apply to any or all of these universities plus dozens of private institutions in Illinois as well, which can save you tons of time! Find out more about the Common App from ISACorps member Daina Sauls. Visit the Common App website at https://www.commonapp.org. Get free assistance with college and financial aid applications--contact your local ISACorps member https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our first tip is about knowing where to find help and not being afraid to ask for it! Every new college student will need at least some help figuring things out. Administrators and professors expect students to have questions, and knowing where to get the specific help you need –and asking for it when you need it--can make a huge difference in your success in college, not to mention your mental and physical health. ISACorps member Alexis Alvarez shares some tips from his own experience as a first-generation college student.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our second tip is focused on you taking charge of your college experience. In college, you run your own show, so make the most of it! Nobody is going to tell you what to do, how to balance school, work and life maintenance. But it is doable. Hear some tips from ISACorps member Sean Coveny.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our third tip is about the importance of making connections. When you arrive on campus for the first time, it’s normal to miss home, your family, and even to feel a little lonely or scared. And it can be challenging for some to meet new people. But making connections—with new friends, work colleagues, and professors, can make life on campus a lot more fun, and can help you develop lifelong relationships that can mean a lot to you personally and professionally. ISACorps member Sean Coveny shares some of the challenges he faced in making connections, and how he overcame them.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our fourth tip is to take care of your health! There is so much to do in college and so much fun to be had, that sleep and your own self-care can end up taking a back seat to everything else. ISACorps member Daina Sauls offers some helpful reminders about how to take care of your health during college.

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Welcome to our ISAC College Minute Series: 5 Things to Know When You Start College. Our fifth tip is to believe in yourself! Starting college can be overwhelming for a lot of students, and it can be helpful to know that you aren’t alone in this experience—many students struggle with self-doubts about their ability to succeed in this new environment. Take pride in the fact that you got to college, and know that you deserve to be there as much as anyone else. ISACorps members Alexis Alvarez and Daina Sauls share the challenges they had in college, and talk about building up their own self-confidence and how important it is to believe in yourself!

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Not sure about continuing your education after high school, or if it’s even possible for you? In this super quick video series, our ISACorps members share three reasons why it’s still a great idea to continue your education after high school—whether you’re considering a vocational school, a certificate program, or a degree program. Here’s reason #1: Education after high school can help put you on a path to the career you want, and in a better position to get the job you want and increase your overall earning potential.

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Not sure about continuing your education after high school, or if it’s even possible for you? In this super quick video series, our ISACorps members share three reasons why it’s still a great idea to continue your education after high school—whether you’re considering a vocational school, a certificate program, or a degree program. Here’s reason #2: Education after high school actually can be affordable! Find out more in this video.

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Not sure about continuing your education after high school, or if it’s even possible for you? In this super quick video series, our ISACorps members share three reasons why it’s still a great idea to continue your education after high school—whether you’re considering a vocational school, a certificate program, or a degree program. Here’s reason #3: Because you are worth it! Everyone deserves a chance to pursue their dreams and reach their goals. ISACorps members Ryan Fulgham and Crystal Lopez reflect on some of the obstacles they faced when starting college and how they overcame them to get the education they wanted.

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