Summary of September 18th Commission Meeting - MAP & IIA Priority Payment Claim Deadline Date Approved

The following are highlights from the September 18th regular meeting of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). 

FY2010 MAP and IIA Priority Payment Claim Deadline Date Approved (Agenda Item 6)

The fiscal year 2010 (FY2010) priority payment claim deadline date for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and the Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Program was approved as January 10, 2010 for the 1st semester or quarter. The 2nd term (and 3rd term if additional funding is appropriated) priority payment dates will be determined at a later time.

Other Commission Meeting Agenda Items

Additionally, the Commission approved the following items as part of the agenda:

• The Commission approved 2009-10 contract prices and fees for the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition Program (Agenda Item 9)
• The Commission appointment Commissioner Sharon Alpi as Vice Chairman (Agenda Item 4)

A listing of all agenda items discussed during the meeting is provided in the September 18th Agenda Book, which can be accessed from the ISAC's Governing Board: The Commission page at collegezone.com.

Also as part of the agenda, the Commission heard testimony from members of the public regarding the impact of reduced MAP funding.  Ten current college students, along with two college administrators, shared personal experiences and related how the situation is impacting their lives and creating the need to re-evaluate future plans. The Commission reiterated to those present the importance of their involvement in persuading lawmakers to produce a revenue solution aimed at restoring full-year MAP awards. Concerned parties interested in becoming involved in the campaign can use the resources available at the saveillinoismapgrants.org Web site. Recorded testimony from the Commission meeting will be accessible through the Web site. 

Next Meeting

The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting is set for Friday, November 13, 2009 at North Central College in Naperville.