NAME THAT LOGO:

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

MONEY YOU DON’T HAVE TO REPAY

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE

MY COLLEGE REFUND CHECK?

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF STUDENT LOANS?

IF I DO WORK-STUDY DURING THE SUMMER,

WILL THAT IMPACT

THE AMOUNT OF GRANT MONEY

THAT I RECEIVE

DURING THE SPRING AND/OR FALL?

STEPS TO SUCCEED

FILLING OUT THE FAFSA AS AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT

WHAT ARE ETV FUNDS?

GETTING – AND KEEPING – ETV FUNDS

Financial Aid

AdvisingServices

Peer Advocates

Student Engagement

and Leadership

TRiO(Student Support Services)Global

Diversity and

Inclusion

CS C.A.R.E.S.

Tutoring

First Generation Trailblazers

(GOT)

Admissions

Are you a former foster youth attending Columbus

State?

Do you know that there is a hub of support to help you during your college

journey?

The Ohio Reach Campus Liaison Team (S.P.A.R.K.)

SUPPORTS foster youth to PREPARE, ACHIEVE,

REALIZE and KEEP their educational

goals within reach.

Resources for Columbus State Foster Youth Students

CSCC RESOURCES

Columbus State C.A.R.E.S. consists of faculty, staff, administrators, and

students working together to support students facing extraordinary

situations. If you are facing financial, academic, and/or personal difficulties

in college, Columbus State wants to help you navigate resources and

opportunities. At Columbus State, there are caring Advocates prepared to

respond to you and your extraordinary situations. It is

up to you to take action and make connections to seal your success.

Student Support ServicesEligible participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive one to one advising on a regular basis, have access to tutoring, mentoring and many other academic related support services.Services provided by SSS:

Academic Advising Tutorial Services Mentoring Program Career and Personal Advising Assistance in locating financial aid

sources and scholarships Opportunities to participate in cultural

and educational enrichment activities Workshops designed to meet the

academic needs of the students

The GOT network has been designed to foster a sense of connection and community for first generation CSCC students.

enhance the learning experience

support the retention and success of students

faculty driven support group for first generation college students.

support GOT students despite obstacles

provide multiple peer support and build connections

www.gotnetwork.wordpress.com

For more information,

contact Traci Haynes

They are phenomenal resources for your students to receive

help navigating the college, accessing student support

services, and getting involved in campus activities.

The Peer Advocates are certified as Ohio Benefits

Bank Counselors, which means they can assist students with

applying for food, utilities, and cash assistance programs

available in the state of Ohio.

Peer Advocates hold office hours in Aquinas Hall 126

(Columbus campus only at this time). Walk-in office hours

are posted outside of AQ126.

Connect2Complete

Peer Advocates