Throughout the month of February we recognize Groundhog Day, Black History Month, Valentine's Day and President's Day. We also take the month of February to get informed about FINANCES, and FINANCIAL AID. This is a very important component of college and we are here to help your student find the resources they need. From FAFSA to Scholarships to COVID-19 relief funds, we've got you. Please see resources and list of events below that your students can take advantage of.

Helping your student set up their first budget may feel daunting but don’t worry! Once you get the basics down, it should be easy for them to update and maintain. Check out this article on how to make and stick to a budget. Our financial wellness office on campus also has great resources for budgeting.

SUU is pleased to announce the launch of its CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) emergency grant program for students. Eligible students can now apply via their portal for a grant to cover expenses they may have incurred due to changes in university operations due to COVID-19. If your student would like to apply or if you have further questions about CARES Act funding, visit their website or email heerf@suu.edu

Grab your lunch and come join us at our live Emergency Finances Webinar on Wednesday, February 24th at 12:00 (noon). Zoom: https://suu-edu.zoom.us/j/5678569961

We want to put your student on a path to success, not stand in their way which is why SUU offers multiple scholarships to our students. If you have questions about scholarships or how to pay for college, contact our financial aid office. finaid@suu.edu -- 435-586-7700

Encourage your students to attend all of these events! They are so helpful and could really help them save money or even find ways to get more money for college! If they can't come in person, they can attend via Zoom: https://suu-edu.zoom.us/j/5678569961

Come Join us Thursday, February 18th at 5pm in ST178. If they can't come in person, they can attend via Zoom: https://suu-edu.zoom.us/j/5678569961

Questions? Email: financialwellness@suu.edu or

text 435-708-1952

We are excited to announce the next phase in peer mentorship at SUU! Leads are peer mentors that focus on our sophomore students but help ALL students with:

Leads staff The Perch in the Sharwan Smith Student Center (ST 204) to provide walk-in hours (M-F, 8-5)

If you feel that your student needs help in one of the areas mentioned above, please encourage them to stop by and get help with one of our Leads.

Love Notes

We had so much fun spending a little time with your amazing T-Birds as they wrote love notes to their loved ones. If you received a post card, take a picture and tag us!

We are excited to be partnering with the Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) again for this fair. This year we are also partnering with the Governor’s Office of Energy Development. This fair is for students and alumni seeking a full-time job, internship, or summer job. Because this virtual event is different from past fairs, students MUST sign up for sessions. No session sign up = no meeting employers. Students may still be able to register for group and 1:1 sessions the day of the fair, but there are no drop-in options. To sign up, students can visit SUU Portal → Resources → Handshake → Events, or directly click this link.

We currently have over 40 employers signed up to attend the fair. Please click this link to see the full list of employers. 

We are prepared to keep your students safe. Click here for more information on COVID-19. Testing for COVID-19 is now available on campus. The tests are free, non-invasive, and self-administered with some help from SUU volunteers.

We have created a way for you to report a student concern to SUU so we can help your student find success: https://www.suu.edu/parents/student-concern.html.