December 10 | Issue #2 | New Student Edition
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Paying for and Working in College
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This newsletter provides campus resources and financial tips now that you are in college. If you have individual questions, please contact the appropriate office to get more information. Also, learn how to job search and get a job on or off-campus.
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The Bursar’s Office is a student’s one place for billing and payment options
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Spring tuition is due January 17; however, students may enroll in a payment plan, elect authorized users, and sign up for eRefunds.
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Use TouchNet, USI's online
portal available through MyUSI, that gives a student access to their billing statement, sign up for eRefunds, pay their bill, enroll in a payment plan, and view their 1098T form.
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St
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ent Financial Assistance
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Student Financial Assistance is dedicated to helping University of Southern Indiana students and their families navigate the financial aid process and educating them in making the best use of all resources available to help finance the cost of their education.
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1. Complete FAFSA
2. Students will need to log on to myUSI and accept, decline, or reduce the Direct Loan.
3. Provided you have completed all requirements, financial aid will be applied to account balance.
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1st Spring bill is due January 17, 2020
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A job in college is a great way to build up a
resume
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gain transferable skills
, and
earn a paycheck
. While having a job in college may seem appealing, it depends on you as a student!
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Working on-campus can help students feel connected to USI, meet new people, and feel a part of something. Most on-campus jobs understand that you are a student first and offer flexibility. The location is also a perk. Instead of commuting to a job, you can reduce travel time and costs by working on campus. There are two types of on-campus positions:
Student Worker
and
Federal Work Study
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Working off-campus is another option that students have. Working off-campus offers more job options and often higher wages. However, you will spend more time off campus and the employer may not be so understanding that you are a student first. Make sure you factor in travel time when looking at off-campus jobs.
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Career Services & Internships Office Information
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Career Services and Internships is committed to assisting students and alumni in transitioning from college to career by providing a full range of career development services, internship and job search strategy, workshops, career fairs, resume assistance, mock interviews, and Suits for Students Success program, in addition to other services.
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Students and alumni have access to our online job bank, Career Launch, to pursue part- and full-time jobs, internships and co-ops.
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Internships translate classroom theory into application and provide a practical framework for academic coursework.
If you are interested in an internship, register with Career Services and Internships and schedule an appointment with an internship coordinator.
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Make an appointment to meet with a USI Career Services professional to
- identify you skill sets,
- review your resume,
- discuss your search strategy, and
- practice your interviewing skills
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USI Insider Tips - USI Lingo
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*DegreeWorks*
allows you to track progress toward degree completion (audit), develop semester-by-semester course selections (plans), determine progress toward a different degree program ("what if" audit), and determine a potential grade point average (GPA calculator) based on certain criteria
*Jazz Lounge*
lounge in entry to the David L. Rice Library. Study and relax here.
*Orr Center*
houses the BURSAR and Student Financial Assistance
offices
along with Undergraduate Admissions, Registrar, Counseling Center, Honors Program, and Career Services and Internships
*The Shield*
USI's student publication. Students are responsible for all reporting, writing, editing, and publishing. More information can be found at
usishield.com
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Reminders and Upcoming Events
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