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The Education News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to all levels of education, ranging from school funding, to opportunities for learning, and the status of education in Illinois.
06/10/09 - Governor Quinn Names U of I Admissions Commission
Independent Panel Will Investigate Controversial Applicant Process
CHICAGO – June 10, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn signed an Executive Order forming the Admissions Review Commission, an independent fact-finding group that will investigate claims the University of Illinois granted admittance to some college applicants because they were politically-connected.
RAW TAPEGovernor names U of I Admissions Commission

05/29/09 - ISAC Encourages College Illinois! Enrollment On 529 College Savings Day
Parents & Grandparents: Enroll newborns up to one year old before August 1, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) supports the national May 29 (5/29) College Savings Day by encouraging new parents and grandparents to consider a College Illinois!sm 529 prepaid tuition plan as the best way to save on college tuition by paying for college costs at today’s rates.

05/28/09 - ISAC Helps 619 Illinoisans Restore Credit Following Bond Sale
Commission expects to purchase 3,500 more rehabbed student loans over next 18-24 months
CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) —through its Illinois Designated Account Purchase Program (IDAPP) lending arm—restored the credit of 619 Illinoisans by purchasing their rehabilitated student loans, valued at approximately $7.5 million, from the U.S. Department of Education after closing the sale of $50 million ISAC Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 (State Guaranteed) Thursday morning, May 28.


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