PC STEM: Week of 4/16/2010-4/23/2010

Hello, STEM Scholars:

Short and sweet--but important nonetheless:

• The deadline to RSVP for the April 30 ASU Campus tour is this Thursday, April 22 at 12 noon. 
• PC's Department of Financial Aid is hosting FAFSA Workshops every Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:30pm.  They will run from this week until the end of June 2010.  The workshops are FREE--but you must bring the proof of your 2009 income.  Locations are listed below: 
• April 21-Encanto Room, lower level of the PC Library
• April 28-Room L 122, PC Library
• May 5-Room L 122, PC Library
• May 12-Room B 122
• May 19-Room B 122
• May 26-Room B 122
• June 2-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 9-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 16-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 23-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library
• June 30-Catalina Room, lower level of the PC Library

Until next time!

PC STEM: Week of 2/01/2010-2/05/2010

Happy February, STEM Scholars!

I hope that you enjoyed the weekend!  Check out this week's announcements:

• Planning to transfer to ASU?  ASU Transfer Day will take place at Phoenix College Sophomore Square on Thursday, February 11 from 9am-1pm.  Don't miss this chance to speak to an ASU academic advisor about your major.  
• Have you started your FAFSA?  Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to begin the process.  Remember--applying early may mean more funding options for you.  Remember: completing the FAFSA is equivalent to 1 Financial Aid Unit.  
• PC Student Life is hosting a Blood Drive on February 16 from 9am-2pm in the Sophomore Square.  Help the community and earn 1 Personal Unit at the same time.  
• If you're interested in applying for the STEM Fellowship, please make an appointment with me ASAP.  Applications will not be distributed after this month in order to allow you sufficient time to fulfill the requirements by the April 30, 2010 deadline. 

Until next time! 

PC STEM : Week of 1/25/10-1/29/10

Hello, STEM Scholars:

I hope that all of you are having a good week.  Please see me about the STEM Fellowship if you haven't already.  Don't miss out on a funding opportunity just for STEM Scholars!

And now for the announcements:

• Need help completing the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) for the 2010-2011 school year?  Come to College Goal Saturday this weekend in the PC Computer Commons from 2pm-4pm!  The Financial Aid department will be around to help you renew or initiate your FAFSA while you're at the computer.    Students who appear to be eligible for Financial Aid and apply by the Priority Service Deadlines may qualify to have their tuition due date extended and may be eligible for a book voucher.  The application can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  PC's Financial Aid Department web site can be found here. Remember: completing the FAFSA is equivalent to 1 Financial Unit for the STEM Fellowship.
• Maricopa Grant Applications are being accepted for Spring 2010. You are eligible if you are: 1) enrolled in 3 credits or more; 2) charged in-state tuition and fees; 3) have need as determined by processed FAFSA and 4) are NOT receiving federal financial aid.  For more information and and application, click here.    
• We have scheduled a tour of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (T-Gen) on March 5 at 2pm.  T-Gen focuses on biomedical research.  For info and to RSVP, click here.    Attending this tour is equivalent to 1 Career Exploration/Development Unit.  
  
• The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center and Pathways to Science web sites are excellent resources for students pursuing STEM careers.   Take a moment to browse these web sites. 

Enjoy the rest of your week!