UPWARD BOUND WINTER 2016 NEWSLETTER

COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

WE ARE LOCATED AT:

CSB/SJU MARY COMMONS 221A 37 SOUTH COLLEGE AVE. ST. JOSEPH, MN 56374

WWW.CSBSJU.EDU/UPWARD-BOUND

STAFF:

Ben Shapiro Program Director

(320)363-5887

Shelley Gemza Program Advisor

(320)363-5351

Chris Young Program Advisor

(320)363-5268

Stacy Steil Program Assistant

(320)363-5268

Hello Upward Bound students and families! As Winter break

approaches, the UB staff would like to update you on what’s

been happening. Our seniors have been hard at work applying

to colleges. Senior parents should refer to the bottom of this

page for information on the upcoming process for applying for

financial aid. Our second Saturday session of the year was

held on November 7th. The morning portion of the day was re-

served for grade–specific break out sessions. Seniors worked on

college and scholarship applications, juniors took a practice

ACT exam and sophomores and 9th graders researched careers.

After a pizza lunch, the afternoon was spent watching a docu-

mentary on first-generation students. Our next Saturday ses-

sion is scheduled for January 30th at which we plan to attend

a play at the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud. Look for attend-

ance confirmation slips to arrive soon. As always, feel free to

call our office with questions or concerns.

FINANCIAL AID AND THE FAFSA

In order to receive most types of financial aid, you will need to fill out the FAFSA (Free

Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is available every year starting Janu-

ary 1st. Because the FAFSA takes time, you are encouraged to complete your taxes

early in order to start the application as soon as possible your senior year. To get

ready to file, you should make sure you have the following:

*Your social security number

*Your drivers license

*Your parents’ and your own most recent tax return(s)

*Your parents’ most recent business and investment records

Go to fafsa.ed.gov when you are ready to begin.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION NIGHTS

Willmar HS Sauk Rapids Rice HS College of St. Benedict

January 28th January 7th February 1st

6:30 PM 7:00 PM PAC 7:00 PM Gorecki

UPWARD BOUND

Nurturing Dreams

Inspiring Action

Empowering Lives

MEET OUR TUTORS

WENDY DENNY KEVIN EMILY

HANNAH FRANNIE MAGGIE

2015 - 2016 Regular

Saturday Sessions

Remaining

January 30th

February 27th

April 9th

APOLLO - 8:30 front of school (3:15 return)

TECH - 8:15 at door #6 (3:30 return)

SAUK RAPIDS - 8:00 at door #6 (3:45 return)

WILLMAR - 7:45 front of school (4:00 return)

SATURDAY SESSIONS

Thank you and good-bye to Frannie and Maggie who are not able to tutor this Spring. We will miss you!

Welcome back Emily from studying abroad in the Fall and welcome to Upward Bound McKenzie & Erin.

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE JOINED

UPWARD BOUND THIS

ACADEMIC YEAR

Sal Guerra - Willmar

Vintria Gunn - Tech

MyKenzie Jacobs - Tech

Miguel Lohse - Willmar

Cole Ritten - SRR

Haillie Rollins - Tech

Mercedes Sheets - SRR

Abby Trelfa - SRR

DECEMBER

Nathan A. - 4th

Shukri M. - 9th

Levi S. - 12th

JANUARY

Amiro E. - 1st

Halima A. - 1st

Crystal M. - 4th

Garret K. - 5th

James T. - 9th

Monte H. - 18th

Abby T. - 19th

Brodie R. - 21st

FEBRUARY

Yulissa S. - 1st

Rossy M. - 2nd

Ashlan S. - 7th

Austin K. - 13th

WELCOME *The Upward Bound Offices will

be closed December 24th - Janu-

ary 4th. Advisors will return to the

schools the week of January 11th. Have a

good break!

*Seniors should be checking with their guid-

ance offices for scholarship opportunities.

*Many colleges have junior visit days over

Presidents Day weekend. These programs are

an excellent way to get a general overview of

a college. Contact the college for more infor-

mation.

*Juniors will be offered the opportunity to

take the ACT in their school in March or April.

Start preparing now!