The following is important information regarding the 2010-11 College Savings Bond Bonus Incentive Grant (BIG) Program.

The 2010-11 BIG Program application is scheduled to be available to download and print from the Student, Parent, and e-Library "Applications" pages at collegezone.com (the Student and Parent "Applications" pages are located within the Financing sections of the Student and Parent Zones) beginning at 9 a.m. (CT) on Monday, August 2, 2010. Completed applications should be submitted as soon as possible after they become available on August 2.

In order to be considered for an award, all sections of the BIG Program application must be complete, including certification of enrollment from a representative of the college Registrar's Office. Complete applications will be processed according to the date they are received at ISAC, and it is estimated that approximately 350 grants will be funded. Consequently, you are encouraged to notify the Registrar's Office at your college that they may see an increase in requests for enrollment verification on or after August 2, and their prompt response to those requests will greatly assist bondholders and students with the application process.

Specific details regarding the BIG Program are provided in the College Savings Bond Bonus Incentive Grant (BIG) Program section of the ISAC Gift Assistance Programs area at collegezone.com.