IT’S FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS MONTH AND THE ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION HAS SOME TIPS AND EVENTS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID SYSTEM.

I-SAC SPOKESPERSON LYNNE BAKER SAYS ALL FAMILIES NEED TO START WITH THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID, OR “FAFSA”, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU THINK YOU’RE ELIGIBLE OR NOT.

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BAKER SAYS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SHOULD BE WORKING ON THE FAFSA AND OTHER FINANCIAL AID SOURCES NOW…SINCE SOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS RUN OUT OF MONEY. FOR MORE RESOURCES AND A LIST OF FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS AROUND THE STATE VISIT: ISAC DOT ORG.