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Expedition College: Next Steps

Thinking about taking those next steps on your college journey can feel overwhelming. When it comes to making those decisions, don't set out on your expedition without the right tools (or the right people).

We’re practicing social distancing and coming to you virtually! During our FREE Virtual event, Future Jags and their families can get expert assistance from our dedicated teams and our very own мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Student Ambassadors. Receive free assistance with:
   Accessing your financial aid offers
   Understanding more about  financial aid and your college expenses
   Housing and Meal Plan options 
   Learn more about your student account and мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ's payment plans
   Identifying college cost hacks

 

Maximize your Potential

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Students that pre-register and attend will be entered into a drawing to win one of three great prizes: a мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ 'Expedition College' Book Scholarship, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Dining Plan Dollars, or a мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Swag Bag! (more details below).

What to Expect

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Student Aid Advocates, College Staff and our Student Ambassadors will provide a 30 minute Bootcamp, followed by breakout sessions led by our мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ subject matter experts. Students and parents will also have access to virtual one-on-ones, with  specialists to address specific  challenges or needs (by appointment). 


5:30pm-6:00pm
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Bootcamp

​Accessing ​your federal financial aid offers
Understanding financial Aid and college expenses
​H​ousing and Meal Plan options 
​Walk through your student account and мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ's payment plans
College cost hacks

 

6:00pm -6:30pm  
Breakout Sessions

Our 15 minutes sessions will run in two tracks. No need for a second registration  - we will do a deep dive based on need. 

 

 

 

One-on-One appointments

Have more questions about your aid? Need assistance with a special circumstance? Schedule a 20 minute one-on-one appointment with our team. 

 

For those that do not require a one-on-one, our мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ One Stop phone lines will also be open from 5:30pm - 6:30pm to assist with any questions you may have, or to book future appointments with our Student Aid staff. 

Prior to the Event

 Pre-Register using this link:

If you are concerned about special circumstances or have questions about the your financial aid that require one-one assistance from a financial aid specialist, please be sure to book your virtual appointment early. Spots are limited, and provided on a first come- first request basis. 

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ 'Expedition College' Book Scholarship

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Expedition College participants will be entered to win one of three great prizes:  a $500 мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Expedition College Book Scholarship, $250 in мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Dining Dollars or a мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Swag Bag.  To be eligible, get registered for the event, sign the virtual guestbook when you arrive, and then sit back and enjoy the presentation.

The Expedition Book Scholarship and the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Dining Dollars will be eligible for use at the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Bookstore during your freshman year at South. Go Jags!