 Welcome to the Counselor Zone
At your fingertips, High School Counselors/Personnel, College Admission Counselors, library and community agency staff have access to a centralized source of information concerning college planning, paying for school, and career planning information for students and their parents, as well as information concerning ISAC's programs, processes, and resources.
Counselor Message Board
The Counselor Message Board is updated each week. New messages for the week are identified by the  symbol. Items under the More section, located toward the bottom of the page, provide links to information on topics that were recently listed on this Message Board.
Several online resources provide information regarding changes that are being implemented as a result of recently-enacted legislation [such as the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 (ECASLA) and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA)]: an Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans page has been developed by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to publish and disseminate information about ED's authority to purchase loans under ECASLA; an Ensuring Continued Access To Student Loans Act (H.R. 5715/P.L. 110-227) Resources page is available from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) to access related policy statements, Dear Colleague Letters, summaries and analyses, and media coverage all in one location; and the Federal Information page at College Zone's e-Library provides timely Federal Updates and the latest word on federal regulations. Be sure to regularly visit these sites for current information on a variety of federal topics, including FFELP interest rates, loan limits, fees, and policy and processing updates.
Due to the Independence Day holiday, ISAC offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, reopening on Monday, July 7th. Access collegezone.com anytime, or send an
e-mail message to a School Services Representative for questions or inquiries.
Make sure your college-bound students are aware of the resources available for them at College Zone. The Student Zone's Prep for College Life page provides students with tips for succeeding in the college classroom and adjusting to residential life on campus. The Parent Zone also includes a similar page with tips for parents whose child will be living on a college campus for the first time.
A State Legislative Update, dated June 16, 2008, contains the most recent status of bills which pertain to ISAC-administered programs and education in general.
Encourage your college-bound students to check out the 2008-09 edition of the U.S. Department of Education's Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid. Information, including how to apply, is provided regarding grant, loan and work-study programs available through the Federal Student Aid office.
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U.S. Department of Education's Federal Aid First
List of ISAC's Participating Lenders
State & Federal Aid Estimator
Federal Student Aid's FAFSA4caster
FAFSA Completion Information
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