The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is the college access and financial aid agency in the state of Illinois that administers scholarship, grant, prepaid tuition, and student loan repayment/forgiveness programs. The mission statement of ISAC is making college accessible and affordable for Illinois students.
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Guide to Programs and Services includes information about grant programs (including MAP), scholarship programs, and loan forgiveness programs. This is a must read for all students and parents, especially those students going into nursing or teaching.