The Office of Student Financial Success will host the following webinars in preparation for the upcoming fall term. Register today! All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Office of Student Financial Aid YouTube page. July 11 – 9:00 AM – Estimating Expenses and Covering Costs – Register here […]
Budget and Save in Advance Do you have plans for a big trip? Has this been something you and your friends have been dreaming and planning for some time, or was this mentioned to you today? It is important that you use appropriate funding for your spring break. While we […]
Complete Exit Counseling: Do you feel confident about everything revolving your student loans? We encourage you to complete Exit Counseling with the Office of Financial Success. By completing Exit Counseling, we can ensure that you will know everything about your student loans. This includes how much you can expect to […]
Although Thanksgiving hasn’t even passed, the holidays are fast approaching and many are gearing up for their holiday shopping. Between decorations, gifts, and other expenses, the holidays can take a toll on your finances if you don’t plan carefully. Overspending may leave you feeling like a Grinch long after December […]
1. Create an account/FSA ID If the student is required to report parent information on the FAFSA, the parent and student will need to create their own separate FSA ID. 2. Start the FAFSA The FAFSA is now available until January 3rd, but you shouldn’t wait to file it. Go […]
1. Get a job Getting a job on campus can be beneficial to your college experience. Places on campus are willing to work with you and around your class schedule. There are also opportunities to find jobs off or near campus too. Getting a job during the school year will […]
Making sure your financial aid is ready to go: By now, you should have filed the FAFSA and received a financial aid package. Check with the financial aid office to make sure your financial aid and all appropriate steps have been completed for your aid to apply to the university […]
Recently married or getting married soon? Marriage can affect your federal student loan repayment plan. According to Iowa College Aid Insider, some quick points are : Filing taxes jointly with your spouse means the U.S. Department of Education will use your joint income when calculating payments under an income-driven repayment […]
Having a part-time job during the school year will not pay for your entire cost of attendance, but it can help offset some of the expenses or simply help you make an income for your needs. Working part-time while taking classes can have its advantages. It can help you make […]