AmeriCorps Positions @ Exchange Club

AMERICORPS   ORIENTATION

A Great Opportunity for students/graduates majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Criminal Justice and Counseling

In order to be considered for an AmeriCorps position you must attend an orientation.

This is the last orientation for 2009!

Where:  The Exchange Club Family Center, 2180 Union Ave.

When:   Saturday, July 11, 2009

Time:  12:00                          

AmeriCorps Requirements: 

• 19 years of age or older
• 2 years of College (Preferred)                                             
• Current Resume
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card

Attendance at an orientation, an application, 3 confidential references and a transcript must be submitted by July 14, 2009, in order to be granted an interview. 

 

All AmeriCorps positions receive an educational award.

Full-Time positions (only) receive a living allowance

For an application or information, contact Carol Russell (901) 276-2200 x 103  

This program is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee

College.gov

The Federal Government has created a new site for students: College.gov.  According to the US Department of Education, “College.gov was designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers.”  The site contains three main sections: Why Go?, What To Do, and How To Pay.

Opportunity for 1st Time College Students @ STCC

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER

July 23, 2008

There’s not much time left to complete the admissions process and financial aid applications before next semester so time is of the essence. EOC staff assists students to attend various postsecondary schools and GED programs and are always available to help these students. There are several new resources available this term that will benefit some students, including free tuition and $100 book stipends for first time college students without financial aid to cover costs and financial aid packages that enable middle and lower income individuals to attend private colleges and universities. The EOC expects to add intensive tutoring services for students enrolled in GED classes anywhere in the Memphis area during the coming semester and is working with numerous service providers to identify, develop and access resources for adult students. Please have individuals interested in going back to school call the EOC at 333-6048 to set an appointment as soon as possible or tell them to drop by the Center at 5390 Mendenhall Square at the corner of Mendenhall and Winchester in southeast Memphis. The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday all summer and we will work at community sites and set individual appointments in the evenings on a limited basis.

Potential students must bring a copy of their 2007 income tax return so that we can get their financial aid applications submitted immediately. The clock is ticking. We look forward to serving your participants. Thanks for helping EOC staff reach adults who need more education. Every single one counts and adds value to our community in many ways.

Advance Program for Non-Traditional Students at STCC

According to the Memphis Business Journal (Vol. 30, No. 11, p. 8), Southwest Tennessee Community College is starting a program to help ease the transition of non-traditional students (adults in the workforce, but going to college for the first time).  The program will address issues such as financial aid and registration.  As an added incentive for these students, Southwest will give these students a free class and $100 book stipend, whether they apply for financial aid or not.  If you are interested in this program contact Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management.

Federal Aid First

Looking for ways to pay for school?  Check out this list of frequently asked questions about federal student loans.  Reading this might help you decide if this is the option for you!

Go to Harvard for Free!

Harvard University has made some monumental changes to their financial policies in order to make college more affordable for middle- and low-income families.  Families with incomes under $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute financially to the cost of sending their child to Harvard.  In turn, families who make between $60,000 and $180,000 will find their costs reduced as well.

For more information, take a look at this page from the Harvard Financial Aid Office.

(Now let’s just hope lots of other schools will follow suit!)

Community Foundation Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis offers a number of scholarships for local students.  At the Central Library, we have just received this year’s booklet, which contains guidelines, applications and more.  You may pick one up in the Job & Career Center on the 3rd floor, as long as supplies last.  You can also check out the Community Foundation’s website  for more information.  Most applications are due by April 1, 2008.  Good luck!

Future Leaders Scholarship

“The 100 Black Men of America’s Future Leader Scholarship Program is available to students who maintain full time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year.  Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify.”  The deadline is February 28, 2008, and the application and eligibility requirements can be found here.

Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust

I had the good fortune to run into a friend who works for MOST last night.  If you are not familiar with this organization, MOST provides scholarships for Memphis students to attend private schools, and they currently support 667 Memphis students.  If you are interested in the program, they will be having an informational session at the Central Library on Wednesday, March 28th at 6:00 pm.  Please see their newsletter for details of what should be brought to the meeting.

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations, sponsered by Princeton University, is looking for students in grades 9-12 who “are doing outstanding work in their schools and communities to advance the cause of race relations.  Each year Princeton alumni volunteers in several regions across the United States invite these students to apply for a $1000 cash award.  This year the Princeton Prize will be offered in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinatti, Dallas, Essex/Hudson County New Jersey, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Northwestern New Jersey, Philadelphia, Princeton, Rochester, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, and the state of Connecticut.” 

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008.  Check out the website for application forms, brochures and other materials. 

Tuition-Free Colleges

BusinessWeek did this story on tuition-free colleges.  The article is pretty interesting, but you can always skip to the list of schools.

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships

The Sallie Mae Fund supports hundreds of scholarships each year within several scholarship programs.  (For the 2007–2008 academic year, $2.5 million in college scholarships were awarded to more then 1,000 students nationwide.)  They also have Black College Dollars, a free scholarship search created for African-American students.  Take a look!

Latina and Maybelline Opportunities Through Education Scholarship

Latina and Maybelline have joined together to award 5 $10,000 scholarships towards education for Latina college students.  See this website for eligibility requirements and application materials.  Deadline is December 15, 2007.

2008-2009 FAFSA

According to the US Department of Education, paper FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms will no longer be sent in bulk to schools and libraries.  If you need to fill out a FAFSA, you will have three options:

1. You can call 1-800-4-FED-AID and request a paper FAFSA be mailed to you.  It should arrive in three to seven days.
2. You can fill out the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  The library will provide a FAFSA on the Web worksheet, if you should need it.
3. Beginning November 15, a PDF version of the FAFSA will be available at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.  This form can be downloaded, filled out and mailed to the address provided.

Parent Leadership Grants

Partners in Public Education have made applications available for Parent Leadership Grants.  “Parent Leadership Grants are open to all parents who have a child in a Memphis city school.”  The maximum award is $1000.  Please see the guidelines and application for more information.