Financial Aid and Workshop Opportunities

It is almost Fall Break! Please help your students stay focused, I am already starting to see the ugly monster of senior-itis showing it's ugly head. We have a lot of year left! A few things as we head in to the weekend. 

1.Several of you have asked about financial aid, in particular FAFSA and MTAG. We have a parent workshop scheduled with Get2College for February 25 and 26. They will come to the school and help you fill out both federal and state financial aid applications. We have to wait until your 2014 tax returns are complete in order for you to file. You will receive more information on this workshop second semester.

2. Your students have asked about sending ACT scores to the schools they have applied. We list their scores on the transcript, however, these are not considered "official." The schools want the scores straight from ACT. Your student can log in to their ACT account and request the scores be sent to particular schools. There is a fee for this. 

3. The University of Memphis is offering a workshop "Making the Transition to College." This workshop is for students with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and those on the Autism spectrum. The workshop is Monday, October 20 from 6:30-9:00 pm in the University Center, Fountain View Room, Third Floor. 

4. Several of your students have asked about Application Fee Waivers. These are available in my office for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Students need to check with the institution to make sure they accept the fee waivers. Most schools will accept them but some want the receipt from your ACT accounting showing you used a waiver for the ACT. Also, schools are not required to accept these-it is a courtesy offered by most institutions.

5. If your student is planning on attending Northwest Community College they do not need to send a transcript. Northwest only accepts final transcripts. We will send one for each student to Northwest at the end of the year. However, they do need to fill out an application and apply for housing.

Finally, please see the information below from University of Memphis

• #MEMbound: Follow us on social media to find out about the latest campus happenings and updates.

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• Campus Days for High School Seniors: Our two fall campus days are set for Saturday, October 4 and Saturday, November 8. Students can make reservations online athttp://www.memphis.edu/admissions/campus_day.php or by calling (901) 678-2169. 

 

• Campus Day at U of M Lambuth Campus: We will be hosting a Campus Day at our U of M Lambuth Campus in Jackson, TN on Saturday, November 1. Students can make reservations online athttp://www.memphis.edu/lambuth or by calling (731) 427-4725. Students interested in a small college experience with the affordability and advantages of a large research institution like the University of Memphis should consider U of M Lambuth!

 

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Our scholarship deadline remains December 1^st this year, and students can qualify with a minimum ACT score of 25 and GPA of 3.0. To be eligible for our merit-based scholarships, students must have applied and been admitted by the December 1^st deadline.  For full scholarship details visit the Scholarship web site.

 

• Emerging Leaders and First Scholars Scholarships: These scholarships require separate applications and have a deadline of February 1^st.  The Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. A comprehensive application and interview is required, and the scholarship award is $5,500 per year. The First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college. A separate application and student’s FAFSA must be completed by February 1, and the scholarship award is $5,000 per year. Students receiving both the Emerging Leaders and First Scholars scholarships are required to live on campus in designated residence halls as freshmen.

 

• U of M is getting healthy with Midday Moves & Memphis Healthy U: Midday Moves is a fun, daily opportunity for students and faculty to get moving and exercise on our Alumni Mall. Memphis Healthy U is an initiative to encourage healthy eating on campus and ensures that nutritional information is provided for all meals available in our dining facilities. Together we are going to get fit!