The Counselor Message Board is updated regularly – check back often for the latest information.
The 2025 Colleges Changes Everything Conference will take place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois. Consider helping make this conference a valuable professional development and collaborative experience by submitting a conference interest session proposal. A
May 5 e-Message announces an extension to submit proposals. Session proposals are now due
Thursday, May 15.
On Friday, March 14 the FY26 MAP Start-Up Formula was revised and successfully implemented in the GAP Access portal. The Start-Up formula was adjusted to remain at the current FY25 level, maintaining the FY25 4 percent reduction factor. Additional details can be found in a
March 12 e-Message.
A
February 26 e-Message announces three new security measures for the GAP Access portal. The new procedures include users changing their password every 30 days, locking individual user accounts after 60 days of inactivity, and an annual user agreement. Measures have been put in place in order to ensure the protection and integrity of student records.
Effective February 2, 2025, 2025-26 financial aid application completion initiative functionality is available in the GAP access portal. A
February 6 e-Message provides additional details.
A
January 24 e-Message provides information regarding several upcoming important dates.
ISAC is offering several free webinars throughout the spring, covering various Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) and professional development topics. Specific details – including dates, times, and access to online registration – are provided in a
January 14 e-Message.