The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) works at the intersection of money and knowledge, providing Illinois families comprehensive and objective information on funding higher education, and the tools they need to make educational choices that are right for them. Then, through the Monetary Award Program (MAP), College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Program, and other scholarship and grant programs that ISAC administers, ISAC helps make those choices a reality. Eric Zarnikow is ISAC's Executive Director. ISAC employs approximately 250 staff, located in Deerfield, Springfield, Chicago. Outreach ISACorps work remotely throughout Illinois. ISAC FY24 Operating Budget is $98,805,000.
| COMMISSIONERS | TERM | AUDIT COMMITTEE | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin B. Huber, Chair | Term: Expires June 30, 2027 | Concurrent Term, Chair | |
| Maureen Amos | Term: Expires June 30, 2025 | Concurrent Term | |
| James Hibbert | Term: Expires June 30, 2023 | Concurrent Term | |
| Darryl Arrington | Term: Expires June 30, 2023 | Concurrent Term, Chair | |
| Elizabeth V. Lopez | Term: Expires June 30, 2023 | Concurrent Term | |
| Thomas Dowling | Term: Expires June 30, 2025 | Concurrent Term | |
| Franciene Sabens | Term: Expires June 30, 2023 | ||
| Dr. Jonathan "Josh" Bullock | Term: Expires June 30, 2025 | ||
| Vacant | Term: Expires June 30, 2027 | ||
| Payton Ade | Term: Expires June 30, 2023 |
The College Illinois! Investment Advisory Panel consists of the following members:
| PANEL MEMBERS | TERM |
|---|---|
| Carmen Heredia-Lopez | Term: Expires November 19, 2026 |
| James A. Hibbert | Term: Expires November 19, 2024 |
| Karen Kissel | Term: Expires November 19, 2025 |
| Louis Paster | Term: Expires November 19, 2023 |
| Andrew Ranck | Term: Expires November 19, 2024 |
| Paul Chatalas | Term: Expires November 19, 2023 |
| Fernando Diaz | Term: Expires November 19, 2025 |
*terms continue after expiration until a successor is named
Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to:
| College Access and Outreach Executive Division Finance and Accounting Administrative Services | General Counsel Human Resources & Development Information Technology (IT) Communications | Program Services and Operations IL Designated Acct Purchase Program Capacity Development and Training Research Planning and Policy Analysis |
Lisa Murphy-Coveny, ISAC’s FOIA Officer
Requests should be submitted in writing to: ISAC.FOIA@illinois.gov – or mailed to:
Freedom of Information Office, ATTN: FOIA Request
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5290
E-mail is preferred, if possible.
FEES: No fee for first 50 pgs. or e-mailed documents. 50 + pgs 15 cents per pg. Cost of CD if used. More terms re: fees are in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act 5 ILCS 140.