ACE Weekly Update -- November 17th, 2017
What's Coming Up:
Nov. 20th-24th
Reminders:
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 next Thursday (Nov. 23rd)! All classes will be on break from Weds-Friday of next 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.
Scholarships!
Did you know that you can receive money to pay for school (or to pay for your expenses while you're in school) apart from the money you get through your FAFSA? Doing a FAFSA lets you apply for federal aid, but private scholarships require their own applications. Some scholarships are for grades or for an essay you write, while others are based on your major or your background. Check out this guide and this list of scholarships.
Here's one cool scholarship for adult education students: Imagine America's Adult Scholarship.
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.
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: Krisie Marie
Krisie Marie was selected as ACE Student of the Week for her persistence and problem-solving. She has done impressive work in researching majors, universities, and graduate programs that can help her achieve her goals. She communicates well with her coach and instructors and is always moving forward. Congratulations, Krisie!