Illinois Court Ruling Bars Undocumented Students from State Financial Aid for 2026-27 School Year

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced that a federal district court ruled on July 24, 2026, that undocumented students are no longer eligible to receive financial assistance from ISAC for the 2026-2027 school year. This decision stems from a lawsuit challenging the RISE Act and has significant implications for college access for undocumented students in Illinois.