Delaware Student Success

What’s the Real Cost of College & How to Save, Plan and Pay
2020-12-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
If college is in your future, you will want to join this webinar to help you plan and pay for college. You will learn about:
• Saving for college – it is never too late!
• How to select a college and how much it will cost
• FAFSA what, why and how
• Understanding a financial aid offer
• How to find and apply for scholarships and grants – FREE $$$
• Education loan options
• Free tools and resources to make the process easier

Delaware Technical Community College Virtual Information Session
2020-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
A Delaware Tech Information Session consists of a presentation about Delaware Tech, a question and answer session and discussion. We will cover all the general topics you need to know in this 60-minute session (via Zoom) including: Steps to Enrollment, Admission Process, Financial Aid, Career Options and Programs

Individual FAFSA Completion Appointments
2020-12-07 - 2020-12-11, 2020-11-30 - 2020-12-04, 2020-11-23 - 2020-11-25, 2020-11-16 - 2020-11-20, 2020-11-09 - 2020-11-13, 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-06, 2020-10-26 - 2020-10-30
Students and families can now make 1 hour one-on-one FAFSA Completion Appointments with the Stand By Me FAFSA consultants through their website. Go to the registration site, click on FAFSA Completion Appointments and choose a convenient date and time. Once an appointment is made, you will get an email with the details, including a Zoom link. Easy!

Paying for Graduate School
2020-11-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-11-18 14:00 - 15:00
Planning for graduate school is an exciting next step in your professional journey. However, you may be wondering how graduate school is financed, whether the FAFSA might help, and if scholarships and other opportunities are available. This session will highlight the differences between the Federal Grad PLUS Loan and private student loan programs, and focus on encouraging responsible borrowing while helping students find the right solutions to help pay for their education.

Industry Certifications
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00
Learn what careers you can have with an industry certification.

Apprenticeships
2020-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about career opportunities, requirements, and how to enroll in an apprenticeship.

Delaware State University Fall 2020 Virtual Open House
2020-11-14 11:00 - 15:00
Learn about the admissions planning and selection process.

Explore our academic programs, student life, internships, and financing options through scholarships and financial aid.
Discover how to get an early start on your college career by participating in the Summer Academy.
Meet with our deans, chairpersons and faculty members.
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Scholarships - Finding Free Money
2020-11-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-11-11 13:00 - 14:00
Did you know there are scholarships for almost any hobby, talent, interest, or sport?
You will learn:
• The importance and ease of using a scholarship search engine.
• About the variety of scholarship resources
• Creating a winning scholarship essay
• Key tips on applying for scholarships

Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing
2020-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
Presenter: Nichole Hitchner, Career Community Counselor
University of Delaware Career Center

Learn how to create a perfect resume and cover letter and killer secrets for acing your next interview.

Pt 2. Joining the Military: Career Opportunities, Benefits, & Requirements
2020-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
Presenters:
SFC Parker, Delaware Army National Guard
Explore military career opportunities, benefits and requirements.

Pt. 1 Joining the Military: Career Opportunities, Benefits, & Requirements
2020-11-05 19:00 - 21:00
Presenters:
Army: SSG Keisha Brown
Navy: Mark Pare, Petty Officer
Marine Corps: Sgt. Ivery
Air Force: Technical Sergeant Joshua Stanley
Explore military career opportunities, benefits and requirements.
Military presentations as follows:
7:00 – 7:30 PM – Army & Army Reserve
7:30 – 8:00 PM – Navy
8:00 – 8:30 PM – Marine Corps
8:30 – 9:00 PM – Air Force

P.R.E.P. 101: Lowering Barriers to Access Through Understanding the College Application Process
2020-11-02 19:00 - 20:00
Presenters:
Tekora Scruggs, Scruggs Consulting Principal Consultant
Yahellah Best. student
Prepare, Review, Evaluate, Present : Are you the first in your family applying to college? Hear about the steps to applying for college and how to identify and overcome barriers to reach your goals.

Wilmington University
2020-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about Wilmington University’s programs, admissions, and career pathways.

FAFSA WALKTHROUGH PRESENTATION
2020-10-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-10-26 12:00 - 13:00
The FAFSA Walkthrough presentation will provide step-by-step instructions for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with actual screenshots from the FAFSA website. The goal is to familiarize students and their families with the FAFSA. While this is not a “hands-on” FAFSA completion workshop, it is designed to give students solid information supportive toward application completion.

Scholarships 101
2020-10-26 18:30 - 19:30
The Scholarship workshop explores scholarship opportunities from the federal and state governments as well as from institutions, private organizations, and online sources. The goal is to inform students and parents about scholarship types, tips, and the application process.

Goldey-Beacom College
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about Goldey Beacom’s admissions process, programs, and career pathways.

Delaware Technical Community College Virtual Open House
2020-10-21 16:30 - 18:30
Learn more about what Delaware Technical Community College has to offer. These virtual events are designed for high school students and adults who are interested in learning more about our programs throughout the State.
