Financial Aid Workshops

The Financial Aid Office offers several workshops for students to learn about their student loans, regain their eligibility, or apply for financial aid (see details below).

Upcoming Workshops

Academic Rescue Workshop: Guide to GPA, Financial Aid, & Student Support

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Description

Feeling overwhelmed with school but hesitant to seek help? Whether it’s a low GPA, incomplete courses, or concerns about financial aid, you’re not alone. This workshop, co-hosted by the Student Affairs and Financial Aid teams, is designed with you in mind.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand your GPA and track your progress
  • Create a plan to achieve your goals to graduate or transfer
  • Improve your GPA and academic performance
  • Access support resources

We’ll also explain how your grades and course completion affect your financial aid. Terms like Academic Standards of Progress (ASP) and Satisfactory Academic Process (SAP) might sound tricky, but we’ll make them easy to understand.

Loan Zone: Navigating Your Student Loans

Friday, September 13, 2024, at 12:00 pm

Description:

We want you to feel safe and secure in navigating federal student loans successfully!

Join the Office of Financial Aid for Loan Zone – A virtual workshop to help you gain a better understanding and provide you with the essential tools to help you make decisions about student loans. Join us on Friday, September 13, 2024, at noon to get the answers you need and feel confident in your financial future!

*Choose any of the locations and times that best fit your schedule. Space is limited, so register early. Please do not be late or you will be asked to register for another workshop. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Student Accessibility Services. For interpreter services, you can request an interpreter online or call 512-223-6155 (video phone-deaf 512-223-6151).

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