Student Assistance Commission, Illinois
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Eric Zarnikow
Contact Phone
847-831-8015
Contact E-Mail
eric.zarnikow@illinois.gov
Contact Comments
Executive Director
Function
ISAC Mission: Making college accessible and affordable for all Illinois students. ISAC provides guarantee services and loan origination for student loans, administers grants and scholarships and provides outreach programs and services to help students plan for college and borrow responsibly. It also offers College Illinois!™, the state’s 529 prepaid tuition program.
Term
6 years, beginning July 1, until successor is appointed and qualified Student, 2 years, beginning July 1 of odd-numbered years
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
The membership of the Commission shall consist of one representative of the institutions of higher learning operated by the State; one representative of the private institutions of higher learning located in the State; one representative of the public community colleges located in the State; one representative of the public high schools located in the state; 5 citizens of the State chosen for their knowledge of and interest in higher education, but not employed by, professionally affiliated with, or members of the governing boards of any institution of higher learning located in the State, and one student member selected from nominations submitted to the Governor by multi-campus student organizations, including but not limited to, the Illinois Student Association, the Organization of Community College Students, the recognized advisory committee of students of the Board of Higher Education, and the recognized advisory committee of students of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
10 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of Senate - 1 representing state higher education institutions - 1 representing private higher education institutions - 1 representing public high schools in state - 5 state citizens interested in, but not employed by, higher education and not members of governing board of any higher education institution - 1 student nominated by multi-campus student organizations - 1 representative of public community college Governor shall designate one member, other than the student member, as chairman (a tie is considered to fail)
Chair
Designated by the Governor
Authority
110 ILCS 947/15
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ade, Payton | 06/30/2023 | 12/16/2021 | Governor | Member, Student | |||
| Sabens, Franciene | 06/30/2029 | 08/30/2019 | Governor | Member, Public High School | Jackson | ||
| Amos, Maureen | 06/30/2025 | 08/30/2019 | Governor | Member, Public Higher Education | Cook | ||
| Hibbert, James | 06/30/2023 | 03/13/2017 | Governor | Member, Citizen | Cook | ||
| Bullock, Jonathan | 06/30/2025 | 08/30/2019 | Governor | Member, Community College | Coles | ||
| Huber, Kevin | 06/30/2027 | 12/16/2011 | Governor | Chair, Member, Citizen | Lake | ||
| Lopez, Elizabeth V. | 06/30/2029 | 04/02/2019 | Governor | Member, Citizen | Cook | ||
| Arrington, Darryl | 06/30/2029 | 08/30/2019 | Governor | Private Higher Education | Cook | ||
| Miles Herod, Caleb | 06/30/2027 | 09/09/2024 | Governor | Member, Citizen | Cook | ||
| Dowling, Thomas | 06/30/2025 | 03/27/2020 | Governor | Member, Citizen | Cook |