Volume: 6.1A | June 2021

JUNE 2021

Welcome to your June 2021 GEM!

Here's what you can find in this email:

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Financial Aid Feature: Understanding Your Awards
Accepting/Rejecting Financial Aid
Wanted: LCCC Student Ambassadors
LCCC Technology Update
Fall 2021 Registration
You're Invited to The Kickoff!
Resource Spotlight: Technology Support Desk

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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

June 21: Summer B Block (B5) classes begin

July 5: LCCC Closed (Independence Day - Observed)

July 9: Albany County Campus (ACC) in Laramie closed; Main campus in Cheyenne open

July 23: Last day of Summer 2021 classes

July 28: Cheyenne campus closed (ACC in Laramie open)

See the Academic Calendar for more important dates.

Financial Aid Feature

Steps for Financial Aid: Understanding Your Awards

If you have applied for financial aid, you may be offered several different types of aid. Not all financial aid is created equal.

It's important that you know and understand what you are being offered. It's always ok to ask questions to help you learn more about your financial aid.

Grants

Financial aid that does not need to be repaid
Usually federal (e.g., Pell grant) but can also be from the institution
Eligibility usually depends on your financial need (as determined by your FAFSA).
Must complete a FAFSA (and any required verification) to apply for federal & LCCC grants

Scholarships

Financial aid that does not need to be repaid
Can be from the institution, private donors (LCCC has over 400 private donor scholarships for our students!), or community or national organizations
Eligibility is usually based on certain criteria such as grades, skills, or involvement in specific activities
You must apply specifically for scholarships - many have their own applications; the LCCC donor scholarship application helps connect you to the majority of our donor scholarships

Federal Student Loans

Financial aid that you do have to repay
No repayment required until after you have stopped attending school at least half-time
Low, fixed interest rates
Subsidized student loans = the loan does not accrue interest while you are in school
Unsubsidized student loans = the loan accrues interest while you are in school (and after)
Must complete a FAFSA to apply for federal student loans

Other Financial Aid Options

Federal Work Study is an optional type of financial aid that can help you be eligible for some on-campus jobs.
Not all on-campus jobs require Federal Work Study.
You have to find, apply for, and be selected for an on-campus job in order to be considered for Federal Work Study

Alternative student loans are typically a "last-resort" option for LCCC students who may not be eligible for federal financial aid or who need additional financial resources
Alternative loans do not have all of the same perks of federal student loans (such as the low, fixed interest rate or flexible repayment options).

Accepting & Rejecting Financial Aid

No matter what type of financial aid you are offered, it is up to you to decide if you want any of it.

You must accept or reject your financial aid awards, using the Self-Service app in your myLCCC account.

Wanted: LCCC Student Ambassadors

Do you like helping people, having fun, and making money?

If so, being an LCCC Student Ambassador may be the perfect job for you!

As a Student Ambassador, you'll gain leadership and professional skills, be part of a fun team, and have a conveniently located on-campus job that will work around your schedule!

Student Ambassadors give campus tours, support the work of the Admissions & Academic Advising department, and assist students with all aspects of their enrollment process at LCCC.

Click here to apply!

Fall Registration Happening Now!

Don't delay - the sooner you register for Fall classes, the better your selection of classes will be!

When you schedule an on-campus advising appointment for Fall registration, you will get a FREE LCCC T-shirt!

Schedule your advising appointment through the Navigate app or by calling Academic Advising at 307.778.1214.

*You must schedule your appointment by July 31 to be eligible for the free t-shirt promotion.

You're Invited To The Kickoff!

The Kickoff is a fun-filled welcome event that will give you the chance to explore campus, find your classes, and make connections with classmates and instructors.

Join us for the Fall 2021 Kickoff on August 20, 2021 to get your Fall semester started out right! Free dinner and a free t-shirt are included - plus a chance to win prizes including a $1,000 scholarship!

RSVP for The Kickoff!

LCCC Technology Update

Due to the increased need to safeguard your student information, LCCC is enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all student accounts on June 28, 2021. This prevents someone from stealing your account in the event that your password becomes compromised.

You may already be familiar with MFA, from other websites such as financial institutions or commerce sites. The way it works is that you will now need two things to get into your LCCC account: something that you know, which is your password, and something that you have, such as your cell phone. There are multiple options for how you can use your smartphone or mobile device to authenticate your login.

You’ll register for MFA the first time you sign in to your myLCCC account on or after June 28, and will be required to authenticate to log in whenever you are signing in from an off-campus network.

For more information, visit www.lccc.wy.edu/mfa

Resource Spotlight

ITS [Technology] Support Desk

Whether you need help resetting your myLCCC password, have to print something for class, or can't quite figure out how to make your Microsoft Office apps in your myLCCC work right, or anything in-between - the ITS Support Desk is here for you!

The ITS Support Desk provides service to help you use and engage with LCCC technology such as myLCCC (and all of its apps) and computers/printers on campus.

You can use the Support Desk icon within your myLCCC account to get help, or you can call the ITS Support Desk at 307.778.4357 or stop by and visit them in the Crossroads Building on the Cheyenne campus!

Click here for more information about Technology Services at LCCC!

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