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Program News (last updated December 9, 2008)
2009-10
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced the 2009-10 State Scholars on November 26, 2008. An online listing of 2009-10 State Scholars, which replaces the Announcement Rosters for State Scholar Finalists that were mailed to high schools in previous years, displays each State Scholar alphabetically by high school, within the school's Illinois county.
Although the State Scholar Program has historically been an honorary (rather than financial) award, ISAC recognized the academic achievement of those Illinois students who have been named 2009-10 State Scholars by presenting each with a paid subscription to the online version of the Encyclopædia Britannica. A congratulatory letter, including instructions on how to access the subscription, were sent directly to each high school senior who is designated as a State Scholar for the 2009-10 academic year.
Additional details regarding the Illinois State Scholar selection process with links to the online listing of 2009-10 State Scholar finalists, the formula, cover letter, helpful reminders and a sample press release to use in announcing this year's State Scholars are available within the State Scholar Program section of the ISAC Gift Assistance Programs area.
HSSP Electronic Data Exchange
ISAC, in conjunction with Xap Corporation, has developed a system that provides a means for high schools to electronically submit sixth semester student data (used to determine eligibility for the High School Scholarship Programs [HSSP]) via the same portal used for the Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange (ILTE). The initial phase of the pilot program is currently open for the 2009-10 Illinois State Scholar, Robert C. Byrd Honors and Merit Recognition Scholarship (MRS) Programs. Benefits of the system include:
- elimination of paper rosters
- reduction in resources required to complete paper rosters
- increased security of students' data
- elimination of mail time and uncertainty of data reaching ISAC
- fewer opportunities for data entry errors
- easier revision/correction process
- increased "green" efficiencies (environmental and financial) resulting from less paper and energy use
High schools interested in participating in the HSSP Electronic Delivery System pilot program in academic year 2008-09 (for 2009-10 awardees) are invited to contact School Services via
e-mail or at 866.247.2172. Even though the HSSP awarding process has already begun, the pilot program remains open for participation.
Detailed information regarding the HSSP Electronic Delivery System, including frequently asked questions, a recorded training presentation and a Quick Reference Guide, is available in the Job Aids & Reference Materials area (#12) of the
e-Library, under IllinoisMentor & Illinois Electronic Transcript Exchange Resources.
Refer to this page often for the for the latest information about the three High School Scholarship Programs (HSSP).
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