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Check out all our resources, including our growing library of College MinuteSM videos and related materials with information about college planning, college-going, and financial aid.
If you are a first generation college student, we’ve got videos just for you.
Parents—we’ve got you covered with a series of videos for you as well.

#ISACCollegeMinute: Financial Aid

Si estás pensando en estudiar después de la secundaria y eres como la mayoría de los estudiantes, es posible que necesites ayuda financiera para lograr esa meta. Ana Moya de ISAC ofrece una breve sinopsis de cómo solicitar ayuda financiera estudiantil, ¡no sólo sobre préstamos sino también sobre subvenciones y becas que no se tienen que devolver! Busca la solicitud de FAFSA en https://fafsa.gov/, o si eres un estudiante indocumentado elegible en Illinois, la Solicitud alternativa de ayuda financiera de Illinois en https://www.isac.org/spanish/estudian... RISE-Act/index.html. ISAC, la agencia de ayuda financiera y acceso a la universidad de Illinois, ofrece asistencia gratuita en todo el estado para ayudar a solicitar ayuda financiera. Participa en uno de nuestros talleres para llenar la solicitud de ayuda financiera en persona o en línea, https://studentportal.isac.org/Events. También puedes comunicarte con tu representante local de ISACorps para obtener asistencia personalizada gratuita https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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If you are thinking about education after high school and you are like most students, you might need some financial aid to get you where you want to go. ISAC’s Brian White gives a quick overview of how to apply for student financial aid—not just loans but also grants and scholarships that you don’t have to pay back! ISAC, the college access and financial aid agency for Illinois, offers free assistance statewide to help you apply for financial aid. Attend an in-person or online financial aid application completion event, https://studentportal.isac.org/Events or contact your local ISACorps member for free one-on-one assistance https://studentportal.isac.org/isacorps

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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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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

College textbooks can be expensive, and many college students struggle to afford them. But there are other options, including buying used, e-books, renting, sharing, and more. Check out these tips for saving money on textbooks!

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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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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

Lots of us face challenges in asking for help, especially in a new environment like college. Asking for help can be especially difficult for those students from families with no college-going experience. Listen as ISACorps members, many of whom were first generation college students themselves, talk about the challenges they experienced in asking for help, how they overcame their anxiety, and how getting the help they needed made their transition to college easier and more 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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ISAC Videos for Parents

ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator Claudia Aly shares her experiences as a first generation college student, including the social and emotional challenges she faced as the first in her family to graduate from college, and offers tips on how parents can support their student through this significant transition. Free resources like the First-Generation Scholars Network can help students build a network to learn from and support each other. Students can check it out at studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen. Questions? Text us at 847.243.6470.

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Your student’s senior year of high school can be exciting and challenging. ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator Claudia Aly offers some tips for parents to best support their student in the college admissions process. Questions about college planning or financial aid? Send us a text message to 847-243-6470. And remember, as the college access and financial aid agency for the State of Illinois, all ISAC services are free!

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ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, shares how ISAC’s free tools and resources can help parents understand the college planning, admissions, and financial aid process. Claudia also introduces parents to the First Generation Scholars Network, offering information, support and resources for first generation college students. Find out more at studentportal.isac.org/firstgen.

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ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, shares how ISAC’s free tools and resources can help parents understand the college planning, admissions, and financial aid process. Claudia also introduces parents to the First Generation Scholars Network, offering information, support and resources for first generation college students. Find out more at studentportal.isac.org/firstgen. La coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, comparte como los servicios gratuitos de ISAC pueden ayudar a padres a entender el proceso de planificación para el colegio o universidad, de admisiones y de la ayuda financiera. También, Claudia introduce a padres a la red de estudiantes de primera generación que ofrece información, apoyo y recursos para estudiantes universitarios de primera generación. Encuentra más información en studentportal.isac.org/firstgen

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Your student’s senior year of high school can be exciting and challenging. ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator Claudia Aly offers some tips for parents to best support their student in the college admissions process. Questions about college planning or financial aid? Send us a text message to 847-243-6470. And remember, as the college access and financial aid agency for the State of Illinois, all ISAC services are free! El último año de preparatoria de tu estudiante puede ser muy emocionante y pero con algunos retos. La coordinadora de enlace familiar, Claudia Aly, ofrece algunos consejos para que los padres apoyen mejor a sus estudiantes durante el proceso de admisión al colegio/universidad. ¿Preguntas sobre de la planificación universitaria o ayuda financiera? Envíanos un mensaje de texto al 773-823-0570. Y recuerda, como la agencia de acceso a la universidad y ayuda financiera del estado de Illinois, ¡todos los servicios de ISAC son gratuitos!

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ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator Claudia Aly shares her experiences as a first generation college student, including the social and emotional challenges she faced as the first in her family to graduate from college, and offers tips on how parents can support their student through this significant transition. Free resources like the First-Generation Scholars Network can help students build a network to learn from and support each other. Students can check it out at studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen. Questions? Text us at 847.243.6470. La coordinadora de enlace familiar Claudia Aly comparte sus experiencias como estudiante de primera generación, incluyendo los retos sociales y emocionales que enfrentó al ser la primera en su familia que se graduó de la universidad, y ofrece consejos sobre cómo los padres pueden apoyar a sus estudiantes durante esta significante transición. Recursos gratuitos como la red de estudiantes de primera generación pueden ayudar a estudiantes a construir una red para aprender unos de otros y apoyarse mutuamente. Los estudiantes pueden consultarlo en studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen. ¿Preguntas? Envíanos un mensaje de texto al 773-823-0570

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Los estudiantes ahora pueden iniciar sesión en su cuenta de FAFSA para realizar las correcciones y actualizaciones necesarias en las solicitudes enviadas anteriormente. Si quiere saber sobre el proceso de agregar más escuelas a una FAFSA, cómo hacer correcciones a una solicitud o si necesita actualizar información diferente a la que compartió cuando envió su FAFSA original, únase con la coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, mientras revisa estos y otros detalles para garantizar que los estudiantes estén bien posicionados para recibir ofertas de ayuda financiera precisas.

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Students are now able to log-in to their FAFSA account to make any corrections and necessary updates to previously submitted applications. If you're wondering about the process of adding more schools to a FAFSA, how to make corrections to an application, or need to update information that may have changed since the original submission, join ISAC's Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, as she reviews these details and more to help ensure that students are well-positioned to receive accurate financial aid offers.

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Una vez que la FAFSA se envía y se procesa, los estudiantes y familias se preguntarán cómo saber acerca de la ayuda financiera a la cual son elegibles. Una vez que se completa la solicitud y después de haber enviado cualquier documentación adicional que le hayan solicitado, los estudiantes reciben ofertas de ayuda financiera de cada colegio/universidad a la cual han sido admitidos e incluyeron en la FAFSA. Para obtener más información sobre cómo navegar el paso final del proceso y seleccionar la mejor opción postsecundaria, únase con la coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, para conocer los diversos factores a considerar al tomar esta decisión tan importante.

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Once a FAFSA is submitted and processed, students and families may be wondering how they will find out about the financial aid they are eligible for and being offered. Once the application is complete and after any additional requested documentation has been submitted, students receive financial aid offers from each school they listed on the FAFSA to which they have been admitted. To learn more about navigating the final step of the process and selecting your "best fit" postsecondary option, join ISAC's Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, to hear about the various factors to consider in making this important decision.

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First gen students will often feel guilty about leaving home to pursue a degree, especially if the family relies on them for assistance. Hear how students dealt with their "breakaway guilt" while pursuing their educational goals.

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🎓Get free expert help from ISAC completing your FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid! Find it at: https://isac.org/fafsanow

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Finding community on campus as an LGBTQ+ student is different for everyone. Come hear individuals share their personal journeys with Queer identity and connection.

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In this College Changes Everything spotlight, learn more about the various financial aid programs that are offered to students in Illinois as well as the lives and communities that these programs impact.

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Adjusting to college life can be difficult for students who don't start off as freshmen on that campus. Learn how transfer students adjusted, adapted, and excelled after transferring.

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Students of color face challenges inside and outside of the classroom. At PWIs (Predominately White Institutions), some BIPOC students feel out of place more than ever. Hear how students found their community and supports needed to succeed in college.

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Once a FAFSA is submitted and processed, students and families may be wondering how they will find out about the financial aid they are eligible for and being offered. Once the application is complete and after any additional requested documentation has been submitted, students receive financial aid offers from each school they listed on the FAFSA to which they have been admitted. To learn more about navigating the final step of the process and selecting your "best fit" postsecondary option, join ISAC's Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, to hear about the various factors to consider in making this important decision.

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Una vez que la FAFSA se envía y se procesa, los estudiantes y familias se preguntarán cómo saber acerca de la ayuda financiera a la cual son elegibles. Una vez que se completa la solicitud y después de haber enviado cualquier documentación adicional que le hayan solicitado, los estudiantes reciben ofertas de ayuda financiera de cada colegio/universidad a la cual han sido admitidos e incluyeron en la FAFSA. Para obtener más información sobre cómo navegar el paso final del proceso y seleccionar la mejor opción postsecundaria, únase con la coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, para conocer los diversos factores a considerar al tomar esta decisión tan importante.

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In conjunction with our sponsorship of the Family Action Network (FAN), ISAC was grateful to be able to host a special interview with Geoffrey L. Cohen, Ph.D., author of “Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides,” at our Deerfield office last month. We talked with Dr. Cohen about the science-backed techniques he shares in his book that foster a sense of belonging to improve empathy, bridge divides, and forge connections that sustain us at work, at school, and at home.

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Students are now able to log-in to their FAFSA account to make any corrections and necessary updates to previously submitted applications. If you're wondering about the process of adding more schools to a FAFSA, how to make corrections to an application, or need to update information that may have changed since the original submission, join ISAC's Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, as she reviews these details and more to help ensure that students are well-positioned to receive accurate financial aid offers.

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Los estudiantes ahora pueden iniciar sesión en su cuenta de FAFSA para realizar las correcciones y actualizaciones necesarias en las solicitudes enviadas anteriormente. Si quiere saber sobre el proceso de agregar más escuelas a una FAFSA, cómo hacer correcciones a una solicitud o si necesita actualizar información diferente a la que compartió cuando envió su FAFSA original, únase con la coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, mientras revisa estos y otros detalles para garantizar que los estudiantes estén bien posicionados para recibir ofertas de ayuda financiera precisas.

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With the various updates and changes to this year’s FAFSA processing timeline, ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Aly, will be hosting an overview session to address some important items to consider and tips for completing the application accurately. She will also discuss what can be expected communication-wise over the next few months and how students can best prepare to make postsecondary choices. *Please note that this session will be recorded. If viewed after the live recording occurs, there may be additional updates that aren’t addressed during the session. Visit www.studentaid.gov for more information.

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Con las diversas actualizaciones y cambios durante esta temporada de proceso de la solicitud FAFSA de este año, la coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, llevará a cabo una sesión de descripción general para compartir algunos elementos importantes y consejos para completar la solicitud con precisión. También discutirá lo que se puede esperar, en términos de comunicación, durante los próximos meses y cómo los estudiantes pueden prepararse mejor para tomar decisiones postsecundarias. Tenga en cuenta que esta sesión será grabada. Si se ve después de la grabación en vivo, es posible que haya actualizaciones adicionales que no se aborden durante la sesión. Visite www.studentaid.gov para obtener más información.

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ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator Claudia Aly shares her experiences as a first generation college student, including the social and emotional challenges she faced as the first in her family to graduate from college, and offers tips on how parents can support their student through this significant transition. Free resources like the First-Generation Scholars Network can help students build a network to learn from and support each other. Students can check it out at studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen. Questions? Text us at 847.243.6470. La coordinadora de enlace familiar Claudia Aly comparte sus experiencias como estudiante de primera generación, incluyendo los retos sociales y emocionales que enfrentó al ser la primera en su familia que se graduó de la universidad, y ofrece consejos sobre cómo los padres pueden apoyar a sus estudiantes durante esta significante transición. Recursos gratuitos como la red de estudiantes de primera generación pueden ayudar a estudiantes a construir una red para aprender unos de otros y apoyarse mutuamente. Los estudiantes pueden consultarlo en studentportal.isac.org/FirstGen. ¿Preguntas? Envíanos un mensaje de texto al 773-823-0570

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Your student’s senior year of high school can be exciting and challenging. ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator Claudia Aly offers some tips for parents to best support their student in the college admissions process. Questions about college planning or financial aid? Send us a text message to 847-243-6470. And remember, as the college access and financial aid agency for the State of Illinois, all ISAC services are free! El último año de preparatoria de tu estudiante puede ser muy emocionante y pero con algunos retos. La coordinadora de enlace familiar, Claudia Aly, ofrece algunos consejos para que los padres apoyen mejor a sus estudiantes durante el proceso de admisión al colegio/universidad. ¿Preguntas sobre de la planificación universitaria o ayuda financiera? Envíanos un mensaje de texto al 773-823-0570. Y recuerda, como la agencia de acceso a la universidad y ayuda financiera del estado de Illinois, ¡todos los servicios de ISAC son gratuitos!

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