As a parent, you probably have a lot of questions about your student's college experience at the University of St. Francis.
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The U.S. Department of Education has begun processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of October 1, 2018. Students can complete their FAFSA for next year (2019-2020). Financial Aid Services strongly recommends that students complete your 2019-2020 FAFSA no later than November 15, 2018 so they can meet the deadline for the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP).
When students complete their 2019-2020 FAFSA they will be using 2017 income information. The Early FAFSA provides much more accurate information because families are entering actual information from taxes that have already been filed, instead of estimated information. The easiest way to complete the income information is to allow the IRS to transfer the data to the FAFSA. This can be accomplished as part of completing the FAFSA.
It is extremely important that students complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA in a timely manner. University of St. Francis does not replace lost MAP funding, and applying late could cost them $4,869 in gift assistance. The best advice we can give is to get it done now! It’s free, and it’s easy to complete.
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Phone
: 866-890-8331
Email
: finaid@stfrancis.edu
Location:
Tower Hall, N320
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Exec Dir, Financial Aid Services
Phone
: 815-740-3758
Email
: bfoote@stfrancis.edu
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Your student could have a hold on their account for several reasons, including: Payments past due on your tuition, Parking Fines, Incomplete Medical Records, Incomplete Admissions File, and Athletic Hold. Having any hold on your account can limit your student's ability to register for new classes, obtain transcript, even graduation, so it is important to get those taken care of as soon as possible. Students should contact their advisor for an intent to register for the following semester even if they have a hold.
Students should contact the following offices for these holds:
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Contact: Dave Laketa
Phone
: 815-740-3842
Email
: dlaketa@stfrancis.edu
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Phone
: 815-740-5084
Email
: businessoffice@stfrancis.edu
Hours
: M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Contact: Wellness Center
Phone
: 815-740-3399
Email
: healthservices@stfrancis.edu
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Contact
: Student's Admissions Counselor
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Helpful Links & Information
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Registration for the Spring 2019 semester is on it is way! Students should contact their Faculty Advisor to make arrangements in selecting courses for the upcoming term. During these registration appointments student can discuss progress toward completion of their requirements, concerns or questions they have regarding their major, and any interest in taking summer courses.
Registration dates are as follows:
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Phone
: 815-740-3657
Hours
: M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
: Tower Hall, N320
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Phone
: 815-740-5084
Email
: registrar@stfrancis.edu
Hours
: M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
: Tower Hall, N320
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Before you know it the Spring semester will be here. The Career Success Center will be working with students and alumni to prepare for two Career Fairs. The first is called
CareerFest
and it will be held in early February. Registration and payment of the $20 fee is required prior to the event. As the details are finalized, they will be posted on the Career Success Center upcoming events page. Additionally, students and alumni are invited to attend the Annual Career Week from March 18th through the 22nd. Throughout the week, more than fifteen career related events will be hosted around USF. Those who plan on attending should begin preparing their resume now! To schedule a resume review or mock interview, contact the Career Success Center.
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Dir, Career Success Center
Phone
: (815) 740-3384
Email
: mhearn@stfrancis.edu
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Hours
: M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
: Tower Hall, N204
Email:
careerservices@stfrancis.edu
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The Residence Halls will close for winter break at 5 p.m. December 14th. Traditionally students don’t stay on campus over winter break. However, if there is a need to stay, students are able to sign up with the
Residence Education Department
. Reasons that students have asked us to stay in the past include: living out of state or out of the country, they are an in-season athlete, or they are working on campus.
The contract for housing indicates that staying during winter break will result in an additional fee of $150 that will be charged directly to the student's account. Over break, there are limited services available to residents and dining through Sodexo will be closed. Additionally, the Residence Hall Desks may not be staffed and available for assistance at all times. However, Campus Security is always open 24/7, including holidays and over breaks.
The Residence Halls will re-open to students on January 6th at Noon; the day prior to the start of spring classes on January 7th.
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Director, Residence Education
Phone
: 815-740-3381
Email
: mrockafellow@stfrancis.edu
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Asst Dir, Residence Education
Phone
: 815-740-4293
Email
: ccarver@stfrancis.edu
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Keeping the lines of communication open with your college student is key to nurturing a good relationship. But e-mails, texts and phone calls can be weak lines of communication during a busy semester. So take advantage of the face-to-face time you have with your student this winter break by having the following conversations:
Relationships
Ask about the important relationships in your student’s life: roommates, new friends, old friends, romantic interests. Be prepared for your student to not want to share too much information in this area, and respect their need for privacy. But let them know that you’re here to listen.
Finances
Go over your student’s budget for the semester, and identify areas of overspending and ways to save. If they have scholarships, encourage them to write a follow-up letter to the committee or individual who granted them money and share how their semester went. Draft up a new budget with them for the Spring, taking into account any revisions that need to be made on the last budget. If they have a job, talk about how that has affected the other areas of their life.
Growth
Ask your student how they have grown since summer. Gaining independence is an ongoing process, and you might have good opportunities to offer advice on gaining balance in their life. Lead with open-ended questions, like “What are some strengths you have that became apparent this last semester?” and “What are you proud of since you started college?” and “How are you different now than you were one year ago?”
Challenges
Make sure your student understands that failure and weakness is a part of growth and gaining independence. Encourage them to talk openly about where they have fallen short as well. Ask questions like, “What was difficult for you this last semester?” and “What’s a mistake you’ve made that taught you a good lesson?” and “What challenges do you already know you face when you go back to school?”
Academics
Of course, you can’t talk about college without bringing up classes and grades. Ask your student to share their semester grades with you, but also ask about what they learned in their classes and what interested them about certain subjects. Make sure they know you’re proud of them, and if you have concerns about their performance, share that as well.
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Mandatory Health Insurance Policy:
Please note: All students are automatically enrolled every year. For Spring Semester waive by January 18, 2019.
If you do not require
USF insurance, you must complete the online insurance waiver form. This process must be completed every year in August to avoid school insurance charge. Reminders will be sent to USF student emails prior to the deadline. There is no hard copy of this form. If you need assistance or have questions you may contact USF Health Records HealthServices@stfrancis.edu.
Health Forms are Past Due:
Nursing Student Records:
All UG nursing students, please submit your health records to Castlebranch, for further information contact
GBrent@stfrancis.edu
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For only $5, the Alumni & Family Relations Office will provide your student with an individual-sized birthday cake made with love by Joliet’s own Milano’s Bakery. The cake will be held in the Alumni & Family Relations Office for pick-up on the first Monday of the student’s birthday month. Your student will be notified by telephone that they have a special birthday delivery, and that they will have until the end of that work week to pick-up their cake. All cakes will say “Happy Birthday (Name)” but you may include a special message to be printed on a card that will be attached to the cake box.
- Orders and payment are due one week prior to the delivery date.
- Please note that cakes are only distributed during the academic year (September through April).
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University of St. Francis
ALUMNI & FAMILY RELATIONS
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