Become Certified in Financial Aid January 27–31The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is providing a virtual Financial Aid Certification series. The five-part series includes a detailed breakdown of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), the information required to complete the FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, and tips for students to better understand financial aid offers. The series will consist of five sessions taking place from Monday, January 27 through Friday, January 31, 2025. Participants who attend all five sessions will receive a link to the post-series assessment. Participants who score at least 80% or higher on the assessment will receive an ISAC-issued certificate within 2-3 weeks after the training. >> Learn more and register | ![LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoldenapple.360alumni.com%2Fevents%2Fview%2F11139&title=Event: Illinois Education & Career Success Network Events Winter 2025 in &summary=View this email in your browserHappy New Year! We look forward to continuing our work with you to advance equitable postsecondary attainment in Illinois in 2025. Register Now for Our 2025 ConferenceJoin us for Building the Future We Want: Increasing Equitable Postsecondary Attainment. Don't miss our 12th annual conference on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the I-Hotel and Illinois Convention Center.>> View the agenda and register nowIn this Newsletter:Data Deep DiveEdSystems Policy Agenda LaunchVisit Fulton High School's Steamer SuiteNavigating Legalities and Logistics for Work-Based LearningBecome Certified in Financial Aid Join Advance IllinoisFinancial Aid Application Season Is Open Season Two of "First Up" Podcast LaunchesUpcoming EventsData Deep DiveThursday, January 23, 1–2:30 p.m. // free & virtualJoin the Illinois Education and Career Success Network's Policy Committee to explore a range of college and career readiness and success metrics from Illinois data resources and beyond.>> Register nowEdSystems Policy Agenda LaunchMonday, January 27, 9:30–10:30 a.m. // free & virtualJoin EdSystems for the launch of its new policy agenda to improve student access and success in Illinois.>> Learn more and register nowVisit Fulton High School's Steamer SuiteWednesday, January 29 // free & in personFulton High School invites work-based learning practitioners for an in-person tour of the Steamer Suite, a rentable event space that doubles as an in-house work-based learning opportunity for culinary arts, business, industrial arts, and media publications pathway students.>> Learn more and sign upNavigating Legalities and Logistics for Work-Based LearningWednesday, February 19, 12–1 p.m. // free & virtualJoin practitioners for a roundtable discussion of the challenges, successes, and best practices in navigating work-based learning legalities and logistics, particularly for students under age 18.>> Sign upOpportunitiesBecome Certified in Financial Aid January 27–31The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is providing a virtual Financial Aid Certification series. The five-part series includes a detailed breakdown of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), the information required to complete the FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, and tips for students to better understand financial aid offers. The series will consist of five sessions taking place from Monday, January 27 through Friday, January 31, 2025. Participants who attend all five sessions will receive a link to the post-series assessment. Participants who score at least 80% or higher on the assessment will receive an ISAC-issued certificate within 2-3 weeks after the training.>> Learn more and registerJoin Advance IllinoisAdvance Illinois is looking for an Early Childhood Policy Associate and a Senior Government Relations Associate to join their team. They seek individuals committed to advancing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic educational equity in the state. See the full position details to learn more:Sr. Government Relations AssociateEarly Childhood Policy AssociateResourcesFinancial Aid Application Season Is Open With students now able to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) for the 2025-26 cycle, keep in mind these key resources available from ISAC:To assist student families with their financial aid applications, the ISACorps™ of near-peer mentors are available to provide financial aid presentations and application completion workshops. You can schedule a presentation or workshop by completing an Outreach Request Form. ISACorps™ members are also available for virtual meetings with students. Students can book a virtual one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps™ staff member using the ISAC Booking page at www.isac.org/booking. They can book a virtual meeting up to 7 days in advance, and there's an option to meet with a Spanish-speaking ISACorps™ member. Please share the link with your students and colleagues in your network and community.Season Two of "First Up" Podcast LaunchesISAC's First-Gen-oriented podcast series First Up has launched its second season. Make sure your college-bound students know that season one and future episodes can be found at isacfirstgen.podbean.com. To learn more about ISAC's First Generation Scholars Network, visit the website or contact ISAC.FirstGen@illinois.gov.The Illinois Education and Career Success Network Organizers: &source=https://dmluoj0wft2i7.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/media_slide_16x9/cdn/images/678534b476c9f.jpg "LinkedIn")
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