ACE Weekly Update -- November 10th, 2017
What's Coming Up:
Nov. 13th-17th
Reminders:
We're accepting ACE students for Spring 2018 until November 17th! If you know someone who might be interested, please share this information with them.
Finals exams are just around the corner! Your coach would be very glad to work with you to make a top-notch study plan!
ACE Orientation will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 13th. You can attend the morning orientation (9AM-1PM) or the evening one (5:30-9:30PM) but you MUST attend in if you plan to participate in ACE in Spring 2018.
Thanksgiving is a week from Thursday (Nov. 23rd)! All classes will be on break from Weds-Friday of that week.
Are you ready for next semester?
By now, you and your coach should have begun working on your Next Semester Plan, which helps you plan your next classes, register, and make sure your next semester is paid for. If your Next Semester Plan is not yet complete, please make sure to check with your coach about what steps remain. Reminder: All Next Semester Plans must be completed NO LATER THAN Dec.1st.
THIS COMING THURSDAY....
Need to do your first FAFSA, or want help renewing your FAFSA? This workshop is for you!
Have you secured your financial aid for 2018-2019? Now's the time!
The 2018-2019 FAFSA is ready. The sooner you submit your FAFSA, the more aid you're eligible to receive. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete you new FAFSA.
Remember: There will be a question that says something like, “At the time you begin school, which of the following will you have? High school diploma / High school equivalency / Home school diploma / None of the above” You MUST select “None of the above” if you do not already have your high school equivalency or diploma.
One-on-One Online (Free!) Tutoring
Did you know that Louisiana residents from kindergarten to college can get free online tutoring at www.homeworkla.org? We've tested this service ourselves, and it's great!! Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking tutors are also available. Click the link to learn more!
What would you like to see on our website?
We're currently adding new sections to the Student Support website (www.dccaep.wixsite.com/support). We'd like you to tell us what you think we should include! Email us at aceprogram@dcc.edu to let us know.
Remember to sign up for Delgado Alerts to receive notification of unplanned campus closures! http://www.dcc.edu/student-services/e2campus/
Shout Outs are here! Has someone done something awesome this week? Want to share it with the world? You can! To submit a shout out for someone in the program, click HERE. Each week, we will post the Shout Outs that students and faculty submit in the ACE Weekly Update.
Student of the Week: Peter Haar
Peter Haar was recently awarded Student of the Week for his dedication and consistency. Peter is always present in class and coaching and he's always on time. He's great at following through on what needs to get done and his kind demeanor makes him an asset in any setting. Great work, Peter!