VOL. 22, NO. 7L
December 2004
Welcome to the December 2004 ISAC Update for Lenders and Servicers, which is a compilation of e-Messages sent through College Zone’s e-Messaging service throughout December. While this e-Messaging service is currently being offered in addition to the printed ISAC Update newsletters, it will soon replace both printed newsletters and special e-mail lists as ISAC’s primary means of communicating information to you.
The articles in this Update have been organized according to the Lender Zone subscription groups to which the messages were distributed via College Zone’s e-Messaging service.
Questions?
Questions regarding information in this ISAC Update can be directed to Lender Services by sending an e-mail message to lenderservices@isac.org or calling 800.899.ISAC (4722) and speaking with one of the following staff members:
- Sharon Bankston, extension 2826
- David Barinholtz, extension 2822
- Sondra Gardner, extension 2827
- Julie Henschel, extension 2823
On occasion, you may be directed to a specific contact person or area; when this occurs, we will provide the appropriate information in the individual article or message.
MARKETING NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Conducting a Financial Aid Presentation - In Spanish! (Dirigir una Presentación de Ayuda Financiera - En Español)
Sent on December 16, 2004
Spanish is the primary language spoken in more American homes than any other foreign language. Most students look to their parents for guidance in the college selection process. Unfortunately, many parents with limited English proficiency do not have sufficient access to information about the financial aid process and programs. As a result, their children, who may qualify for financial aid, often apply late or don't apply at all.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has recognized this can be a major obstacle in college planning for Spanish-speaking families and, based on feedback from the admission, guidance, and financial aid communities, has created a training event in preparing a financial aid night presentation in Spanish. This unique workshop will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
If you, or someone in your school or organization, speak Spanish and are interested in learning more about the financial aid process in order to serve Spanish-speaking families, please join us:
- January 11, 2005
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- ISAC offices at 1755 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield
- Lunch will be provided.
- Register by January 5th because space is limited. To register, contact Eddie Brambila at 800.899.4722, extension 3708, or send the name of your organization, names of attendees and telephone numbers via e-mail to ebrambila@isac.org.
If you are unable to travel to the Deerfield office but have a need for this type of training, your feedback on possible future locations is appreciated.
The agenda includes the following:
- a ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation complete with talking points,
- a review of the resources available in Spanish,
- a question and answer period, and
- an opportunity to provide feedback on the portions of College Zone which have been translated into Spanish.
Translated Tools and Resources
There are many services available in Spanish through College Zone.
- Spanish-speaking College Zone Counselors can help students and parents with questions about planning, finding, applying and paying for college at 800.899.4722, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Anyone can access collegezone.com in Spanish by selecting "Español" from the drop down menu in the top right corner of the home page.
- The College Illinois! Web site is also available in Spanish.
- A number of brochures and presentations are offered in Spanish as follows:
Loan Consolidation Chat Event - December 14, 2004
Sent on December 6, 2004
Lenders and Servicers: Please share the following information with your student loan borrowers.
On Tuesday, December 14, 2004, Mapping Your Future will offer a "Loan Consolidation" chat from 6 to 7 p.m. (Central). The chat is designed to help student loan borrowers who may be considering federal student loan consolidation.
During this "Loan Consolidation" Chat Event, participants will learn more about student loan consolidation, including:
- advantages and disadvantages;
- eligibility requirements;
- application process; and
- consolidation resources and tools.
You can access Mapping Your Future by selecting "Mapping Your Future" from the Helpful Links page that is located in the "Resources" section of the Lender Zone.
Students can use the link on the right side of the Student Zone front page.
Mapping Your Future can also be accessed directly at mapping-your-future.org.
The calendar of upcoming Chat Events is in the Outreach Activities section of College Zone, which can be accessed in the center of the College Zone home page. Remember, also, that a poster (in .pdf format) listing 2004-05 Chat Events is available via the "Live Chat Events" page of the Mapping Your Future Web site. You may wish to consider printing (on 8½" x 11" paper, in color or black & white) and displaying this poster in areas that can be easily viewed by individuals seeking information about the college process.
Archived "Questions and Answers" from earlier chats can be accessed by visiting the section entitled "Chat Transcripts" at mapping-your-future.org/services/chatnight.htm.
The above is based on information from a Mapping Your Future E-Update. Mapping Your Future is a national collaborative public service project of the financial aid industry, including ISAC - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for schools, students, and families.
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ISAC UPDATE
Electronic ISAC Update for November 2004 Available at College Zone
Sent on December 1, 2004
The November 2004 edition of the ISAC Update is now available for your review within the ISAC Publications section of College Zone's e-Library. This version of the monthly electronic ISAC Update is a compilation of e-Messages sent to Lenders and Servicers in November via College Zone's e-Messaging service.
Topics covered in the November 2004 ISAC Update include:
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Holiday Schedules
- Mark Your November Calendar - Chat Event And Veterans Day Holiday
- Electronic ISAC Update For October 2004 Available At College Zone
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