Skylar Wright Features Editor Student Success and Financial Aid teamed up at RSC on February 13to relay scholarship information to students for the 2013 school year. 25 students gathered around the speaker in the Tinker Terrace Room receiving flyers, a detailed power point presentation and a chance to win an iPad. The workshop gave […]
The Debit Card Trap
Dennis Gosnell Assistant Editor In part one of this story, U.S. PIRG referred to campus debit cards as a trap in which students end up paying high fees. According to U.S. PIRG, for years students could receive their financial aid free by check or direct deposit. Colleges would have to pay about five dollars per […]
Club Trio
Jatalia Lopez-Thornton Volunteer Writer Club Trio To supplement the needs and further the progress of the community, students of the TRiO program created Club TRiO. Club TRiO is a part of Student Support Services (SSS) which helps about 140 to 145 students yearly. “My vision for the club is to be connected to the inner […]
Get Assistance
Dennis Gosnell and Chelsea Ratterman Assistant Editor and Editor Services available to students As the new school year begins, knowing what resources are available may help jump start the upcoming semester. There are a multitude of resources available on campus for students to utilize. Clubs on campus help students get connected and tutoring and counseling […]
Students to feel tuitions pinch
Chelsea Ratterman, Assistant Editor It was recently announced that the interest rate on Stafford student loans could be expected to double, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent come July 1 with the expiration of a 2007 bill, unless action is taken. This could result in nearly $1,000 being added to payments of those receiving financial […]