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Nearly 470 Illinois High Schools Honored for Boosting Student Financial Aid Completion

Silence DoGood - October 8, 2025

ISAC announced the 2025–26 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence honorees this week, celebrating 469 schools across the state for their leadership in guiding students and families through the college financial aid process. #honored

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Illinois Launches Statewide Campaign to Help Students Apply for College and Financial Aid

Silence DoGood - October 2, 2025

The program connects students with resources to navigate the often-daunting application process for college admissions and financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). #college

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Welch Encourages Applications for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2025

Welch’s non-profit organization, Excellence in Bleu, made a $50,000 donation to support the ILBCF Scholarship in November. #scholarships

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