“In this 60th year of the Illinois State Scholar
Program, we are proud to announce another class of outstanding
students that will lead us into the future,” said Eric Zarnikow,
executive director of ISAC. “We congratulate these Scholars on their
hard work and accomplishments. Congratulations also and thank you to
the families, principals, teachers, counselors, coaches, mentors,
and all of the other individuals who not only help our students find
the path that will allow them to flourish, but also support them
every step of the way.”
While this prestigious designation does not include a monetary
award, Illinois State Scholars will receive a congratulatory letter
from ISAC and a personalized Certificate of Achievement. Honorees
can also download a digital Illinois State Scholar badge that can be
displayed on their online profiles and social media platforms, and
shared with high school counselors, prospective colleges, employers,
family members and others. A complete list of the 2019-20 Illinois
State Scholars can be found on ISAC’s website. Note that the Program
announces honorees based on the year they would begin any
postsecondary education, not based on the year they graduate from
high school.
Logan County State Scholars
ISAC is pleased to recognize these Illinois high school students who
have been named 2019-20 State Scholars for their outstanding
academic achievement. Scholars are listed alphabetically under the
high school they attend.
Lincoln High School
Arnold, Nathaniel
Bobb, Grace
Catey, Alivia
Centers, Laura
Dennison, Audrey
Dipasquale, Anthony
Harris, Dean
Langley, Paige
Mourning, Tate
Rodriguez, Ashton
Schmidt, Connor
Singleton, Drew
Sparrow, Austin
Steiner, Madeline
Vanslambrouck, Kathryn
Whitetree, Trey
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Mt. Pulaski High School
Hayes, Skylar
Skelton, Garrett
ISAC encourages all students, including State Scholars, to
complete their 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) as soon
as possible. The FAFSA is used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal
and most state and institutional financial aid available for any type of
postsecondary education, including vocational education, certificates, and two
or four year degree programs.
Students and families can get assistance with the financial aid and
college-going process by attending a free workshop or presentation by ISAC or
one of its partners, or by contacting their local ISACorps member, one of a
group of recent college graduates trained to serve as near-peer mentors to
assist students and families with college access and financial aid. See
studentportal.isac. org/ISACorps. Students can also visit the ISAC Student
Portal , studentportal.isac.org, for college planning, financial aid and
financial literacy information and free tools, and can get answers to their
college-going and financial aid questions sent directly to their phones by
signing up for ISAC College Q&A, isac.org/collegeqa, ISAC’s free text messaging
service. ISAC also offers assistance through the agency’s call center,
1-800-899-4722 (ISAC).
About ISAC
The mission of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is to help make
college accessible and affordable for students throughout Illinois. ISAC
provides comprehensive, objective, and timely information on education and
financial aid for students and their families—giving them access to the tools
they need to make the educational choices that are right for them. Then, through
the state scholarship and grant programs ISAC administers, ISAC can help
students make those choices a reality. Find us at isac.org and follow us on
Facebook (@ILStudentAssistance), Twitter and on Instagram @ISACfinaid.
[Lynne Baker]
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