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VOL. 23, NO. 2L
August 2005

Messages sent to:	Multiple Subscriptions Groups
	Marketing News, Announcements
	ISAC Update

Welcome to the August 2005 ISAC Update for Lenders and Servicers, which is a compilation of e-Messages sent through College Zone’s e-Messaging service throughout August. This e-Messaging service has replaced ISAC's use of printed newsletters and special e-mail lists as our 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.

Multiple Subscription Groups

Conducting a Financial Aid Presentation - In Spanish! (Dirigir una Presentación de Ayuda Financiera - En Español)
Sent to Marketing News, Announcements and Operational Updates, Announcements on August 12, 2005

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, created a training event in preparing a financial aid night presentation in Spanish. This unique workshop is conducted entirely in Spanish, and was first offered earlier this year. Due to the extensive interest and positive feedback that has been received, the training event is being offered again.

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:

September 13, 2005
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Moraine Valley Community College, 10900 South 88th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL
Lunch will be provided.
Register by September 8th 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 attend this event at Moraine Valley Community College 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 downloadable PowerPoint presentation complete with talking points (view slides via the e-Library's Ready-to-Use Presentations page at collegezone.com),
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 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:

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Marketing News, Announcements

College Admissions and Standardized Tests Chat Event - August 9, 2005
Sent on August 2, 2005

Lenders and Servicers: Please share the following information with your student loan borrowers.

On Tuesday, August 9, 2005, Mapping Your Future will offer a "College Admissions and Standardized Tests" chat from 2 to 3 p.m. (CT). The chat is designed to help students obtain information about admissions tests and applying to college.

During this "College Admissions and Standardized Tests" Chat Event, participants will learn about:

taking standardized tests (such as the ACT and SAT);
preparing academically for college;
considering different types of colleges;
selecting a college;
applying to college; and
completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and applying for financial aid.

At the time of the event, 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 - which includes the chat schedule through August 2006 - is in the Outreach Activities section of College Zone, which can be accessed in the center of the College Zone home page.

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 July 2005 Available at College Zone
Sent on August 1, 2005

The July 2005 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 July via College Zone's e-Messaging service.

Topics covered in the July 2005 ISAC Update include:

Staffing Changes at ISAC
Supermarket of Veterans' Benefits - July 9th at Navy Pier in Chicago
Electronic ISAC Update for June 2005 Available at College Zone

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