Undergraduate EDUCATION DAYS for Part-time Students
Are you ready to complete your undergraduate degree part time but don’t know where to start? UC’s new EDUCATION DAYS are an opportunity to drop in at YOUR convenience and meet one-on-one with an advisor. Learn about our programs and your eligibility for admission and financial aid. No appointment needed!
Monday, December 3*, and Tuesday, December 11, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
What you’ll get:
• Assessment of your transfer credit status (unofficial)
• Evaluation of your financial aid eligibility
• Assistance completing your application and guidance on writing your personal statement
• Information on admissions requirements to the program that interests you
Bring with you:
• Transcripts from all previous colleges attended
• If you have not attended college before, proof of high school graduation or GED
• 2011 W2 statements and federal tax return or most recent return.
*If you’re stopping in for the December 3 EDUCATION DAY, why not time it so you can also attend the Financial Aid Workshop at UC at 5:30 p.m. It’ll help you take the mystery out of financial aid!
Need more info? Call 315-443-3261 or e-mail parttime@uc.syr.edu.
YOU are Our #1 Priority
The fall 2012 issue of UC Priorities is here! Click here to view our newsletter for part-time students and alumni at Syracuse University. Don’t miss the inspiring story of UC graduate Alissa Italiano’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury on page 3. There’s also great information about study abroad opportunities for part-time students, groundbreaking community programs like the Institute for Retired People and Bristol-Myers Squibb Science Horizons, and upcoming events at SU!
If you would like us to mail you a printed copy of the newsletter, call 315-443-9378.
Three Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Stress of Returning to College
Here are some tips from Student Advisor to help you when you already have multiple demands on your time.
Part-time vs. Full-Time Status
A part-time college student takes fewer classes than a full-time student, but usually also works a job. There are different factors to take into account when considering part-time versus full-time status, such as money, family, and personal outcome.
Credits
• A student is considered part time if he is taking between one and 11 credits. Full-time status is 12 credits and over. A semester load of at least six credits is generally required for financial aid eligibility.
Money
• Money is often a big factor in the decision whether to attend part time or full time. The ability to work and take classes allows a student to still maintain an income. However, it may be beneficial to take time off of work to earn a degree as a full-time student.
• Take your family into consideration when deciding whether to go to college part time or full time. A parent may only want to go to college part time in order to spend time at home with his/her children.
Outcome
• Going to college part time will allow a student to work and get a degree. However, it will take longer to earn a degree. Going to college full time will allow a student to earn a degree in a shorter period of time but work less often.
Financial Aid
• Financial aid is available for both part-time and full-time students. There are loan programs and aid for students, such as FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) and Sallie Mae (Private Student Loans, Federal Student Loans, Private College Loans).
Making the Transition
Changing your status from full-time student to part-time student requires some adjustment. And becoming a part-time student after being out of school for years is an even bigger adjustment. Read on for more insights about changing your student status.
Take the Mystery Out of
Financial Aid
Are you wondering how you’ll afford the cost of an SU degree? Don’t despair! It’s a lot more affordable than you think. University College will offer a Financial Aid Workshop for Part-time Students on Monday, December 3, at noon and 5:30 p.m.
Discover how affordable your degree can be with grants, scholarships, and even child care assistance.
Come to University College, 700 University Avenue, and park free in the University Avenue Garage (UAC). Bring in your parking stub for validation.
While you’re here, leave time to take part in Undergraduate EDUCATION DAY, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drop in anytime during the day to learn about admission, financial aid, etc.
“I saw having a degree from
SU as being the most proactive
step I could take to succeed in a competitive job market.”
Robin Morgan ’11
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