IAM Increasing Access Mentoring Program
Pullias Center for Higher Education                    April 17, 2015

Increasing Access via Mentoring Program (I AM) 
University of Southern California
Dear 

 

There are less than two months until graduation so remember to to stay focused and finish strong!  Remember that you have until May 1 to decide which college or university to attend. Orientation sessions, housing applications, and other campus events/services generally have separate application registration deadlines. Please follow the directions provided in your printed and/or electronic admission packets. 

 

We understand that many students have concerns about financial aid. On April 25, 2015, we will be hosting a workshop to go over students' financial aid, see below for more details. 

 

Our SummerTime 2015 application is officially open!  We expect all I AM students to apply as they will be eligible for scholarships through our SummerTime program. The program is early enough that it should not conflict with your orientation sessions, summer remediation activities or  summer bridge programs. The deadline to submit all SummerTime application materials is Friday May 8. (Read below for more details.) 


Lastly, rememember that you need to commit to a college or university by no later than Friday, May 1. Even if you are waitlisted at your dream school, you need to submit an intent to register (SIR) at a campus that has accepted you. If you are accepted to a campus after May 1, you can always go back and cancel your first SIR. 

 

Sincerely,

 

I AM Staff

 

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FinancialAid
Are you having trouble understanding your financial aid award letter? 

Join us for our Understanding your Financial Aid workshop!

All attendees will be entered into a raffle for an exciting gift card!
When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 
Where: USC, THH 214 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00  

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SummerTIME

 

 SummerTime Application is Open!

SummerTIME

Requirements for ALL Applicants:
  • Must be a current I AM student
  • Committed to daily program attendance, class participation, and timely completion of assignments;
  • Enroll in a 4-year institution in Fall 2015; and 
  • Have an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) of less than $10,000
*Participant students will be considered for scholarships 
To start your application, click here

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Tests
 UC Placement Test: Registration and Practice Test 
 



ALL STUDENTS who will enter the University of California as freshmen must demonstrate their command of the English language by fulfilling the Entry Level Writing Requirement. 

By now, unless you are exempt, you should have received a letter in the mail with instructions of where to go to take your UC placement test. If you got a few waiver when you submitted your UC application, you will either get a few waiver for your placement test or a fee reduction. For more information  about testing fees and FAQ about the UC English Placement test, click here or contact the following number: (800) 839-8507 

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Housing

Tips for Smart Housing: Cutting Cost 

 

It is strongly recommended for students to live on campus during their first year in college. However, besides tuition, housing will be the next biggest expense in your college cost of attendance. Here are some helpful tips to help you reduced your room and board expenses. 

 

1. Apply to housing by the deadline: Submitting your housing application by the stated deadline, increases your chances of getting your desired preferences in housing and avoiding late fees. 

 

2. Choose a triple residential hall as your First Option for Housing: A private room with a private bathroom is going to be much more expensive than a shared room with a community bathroom. 

 

3. Choose a reasonable meal Plan: Plan your student meals and do not overbudget yourself. Wasting meals, is throwing away your money. From our own experiences, and average of 14 meals per week should be enough to get you through college. 

 

4. Buy things that you will need for your dorm earlier: Thick blankets, sheets, pillows, hangers, shampoo, etc. are things that you will need when you move out of your house into the dorms. You want to start buying those now, as opposed to later in the summer when everyone else buys them. They are cheaper now. 

 

 

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scholarships

Bill Coggins Leadership Award*

  

Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  April 24, 2015
For more info:  click  here
 

 

PFLAG National Scholarship 

 

Amount: Up to $5,000 

Deadline: April 30, 2015

For more info: click here

Asian Pacific Fund 

 

Amount: Varies 

Deadline: Varies 

For more info click here
South Central Scholars 

Amount:  Varies 
Application Opens: Varies 
For more info: click here

Joshua David Gardner Scholarship

 

Amount: $2,000 

Deadline: April 30, 2015

For more info: click here 

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship 

Amount: Varies 
Deadline: Varies 
For more info: click here

I AM First Scholarship 

 

Amount: Up to $4,000 

Deadline: May 22, 2015

For more info: click here

B. Davis Scholarship 

 

Amount: $1,000 

Deadline: May 25, 2015 

For more info: click here

Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund* 

 

Amount:  Up to $2,250 
Deadline:  May 30, 2015 
For more info: click  here
  


* open to undocumented immigrant students

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Sincerely,

IAM Increasing Access Mentoring Program
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