Delaware Student Success

Delaware State University Fall 2020 Virtual Open House
2020-11-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DE
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.

Individual FAFSA Completion Appointments
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-13, 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-06, 2020-10-26 - 2020-10-30, 2020-10-19 - 2020-10-23, 2020-10-15 - 2020-10-16
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!

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, 2020-10-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-10-12 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, 2020-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-10-12 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, 2020-10-20 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.

How to Pay for College - Financial Aid and Scholarships
2020-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
Presenter: Juliet Murawski, Financial Aid and Scholarship Administrator
Delaware Department of Education Delaware Higher Education Office
Learn about options to pay for college – how financial aid works, and how to apply for scholarships.

Delaware State University
2020-10-15 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about Delaware State University admissions process, programs, and the INSPIRE Scholarship.

College Admissions Essays and Building your Personal Profile or Brand
2020-10-13 19:00 - 20:00
Presenters:
Tim Danos, Assistant Director of Pre-College Programs Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University of Delaware
Joyce V. Brown – EdD
National Postsecondary Strategy Institute
Learn how to showcase your unique traits and talents in college admissions essays and interviews.

University of Delaware
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
Presenter: Douglas Zander, Ed.D. Executive Director Office of Admissions
Learn about University of Delaware’s majors and programs, student life, and admissions.

Delaware Technical Community College
2020-10-07 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about Delaware Technical Community College’s connected degrees, SEED scholarship, and career pathways.
