Jackson Volenec — Reporter The University Access Programs office held an open workshop in Engleman Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 9 to assist students filling out their 2020-2021 FAFSA form for the upcoming academic year. Students came to the workshop to voice questions and concerns they had about their FAFSA and were assisted by the students and staff at UAP. “A
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August Pelliccio – News Writer A new house bill being put through Connecticut’s senate could make pursuing an associates degree completely free for some lower income students, but Beth Bye said the bill will not address bachelor’s degrees right away. Bye, state senator, and chair for Connecticut’s higher education committee said in a phone interview, the initiative is rooted in
Read moreAlex Palmieri – News Writer The scholarship foundation program can help students get money that are in need, Heather Rowe said. “The foundation has over 350 scholarships,” said Rowe, business manager at SCSU. “January 5, we launched a new online software that takes all the scholarships together.” A student can go into the portal and apply to an online application.
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Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter With the approaching F.A.F.S.A submission deadline, Southern’s financial aid office has been placing helpful hints for students all around campus to submit the form. “Well, not only do we send out reminder emails, but the Department of Education sends out reminder emails based on the email that you provided on your F.A.F.S.A from last
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