Volume: 3.3 S| March 2023

MARCH 2023

Welcome to your monthly GEM!

Here's what you can find in this email.

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Financial Aid Feature: How Drops/Withdrawals Impact Financial Aid
Summer Financial Aid
Apply Now for 2023-2024 Scholarships!
Fall 2023 Registration
2023-2024 Residence Hall Applications Open Now!
Spring 2023 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony Information
Resource Spotlight: Student Success Coaches

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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

March 24: Last Day to drop without receiving a W and with a 100% refund (B8 Classes)
March 30: Summer Financial Aid Applications Available (see details below)
March 31: End of 50% Refund Period (B8 Classes)
April 3: Last Day to Withdraw (A16 Classes)
April 4: Priority Registration for Fall 2023 Opens for Currently Enrolled Students (see details below)
April 11: Fall 2023 Registration Opens for All Students
April 14: Last Day to Withdraw (B12 Classes)
April 15: EXTENDED: Priority Deadline to Apply for 2023-2024 Scholarships (see details below)

Financial Aid Feature

How Do Drops & Withdrawals Impact Financial Aid?

Dropping or withdrawing from classes that you would otherwise fail can often save your GPA, but did you know that it can impact your financial aid?

There are several ways that making schedule changes can impact your financial aid:

If you drop classes before all of your financial aid has disbursed, then your financial aid awards will be adjusted to reflect your actual enrollment level.
If you drop classes and receive a refund of tuition and fees after your financial aid has disbursed, your financial aid awards will be adjusted to reflect your actual enrollment level and you may have to repay funds already received.
If you withdraw from classes, the "W" that you earn counts as credits that were attempted but not completed. This impacts your financial aid eligibility for future semesters. In addition, many scholarships such as the Hathaway scholarship, the LCCC Presidential Scholarship, and the LCCC Deans Scholarship, require you to have completed a certain number of credits by the end of the academic year, so withdrawing may mean you lose future scholarship eligibility.
If you completely withdraw from all of your classes, you may be subject to a "Return of Title IV" calculation for your federal financial aid. (All federal financial aid is Title IV aid). This may mean that you will owe most or all of your financial aid back to LCCC, even though you will also still be responsible for the total cost of your tuition and fees.

If you are considering dropping or withdrawing from any classes, it is always a good idea to talk to both your Student Success Coach and the Student Hub to get a full picture of how it could impact your future progress and financial aid eligibility at LCCC.

Taking Summer Classes? Apply for Summer Financial Aid!

The Summer 2023 Financial Aid Application will be available starting on March 30. A link to the application will be found in the Self-Service app in your myLCCC account.

To apply for Summer Financial Aid, be sure that you:

Are registered for Summer 2022 classes
Have filed a 2022-2023 FAFSA

The LCCC Summer Award is available to students that qualify.

Plan Ahead - Apply Now for 2023-2024 Scholarships!

The Scholarship Application for 2023-2024 Scholarships at LCCC is available now!

The priority deadline to apply for the majority of scholarships has been extended to April 15. Complete your application soon!

Are you moving on to another institution for the 2022-2023 academic year? Check with that institution - it's probably also a good time to apply for scholarships there!

2023-2024 Scholarship Application

Fall 2023 Priority Registration!

Plan - Register - WIN!

Fall 2023 registration for currently enrolled students (priority registration) begins at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4!

In addition to getting the best class selection, if you register before April 11, you will be entered to win prizes, which include a $1,000 scholarship, 10 free meals at the LCCC Dining Hall, or a box of premium merchandise from the LCCC Bookstore!

Meet with your Student Success Coach now to plan your course schedule, so you are ready to click "Register" on April 4!

Title IX Training

Be sure to complete your Title IX Training soon! You can access the training by logging into your myLCCC account and clicking on the Title IX Training icon. If you do not complete your training, you will have a hold placed on your account that will prevent you from registering for Fall 2023 classes.

Residence Hall Application for 2023-2024 Available Now!

While you're thinking about Fall 2023 classes and taking advantage of priority registration, it's also a great time to secure your housing for next semester!

The LCCC Residence Hall application for 2023-2024 is available in the Student Housing app in your myLCCC account.

With rental rates creeping up around town, why not lock in a great rate to live on-campus? (Not to mention the meal plan - no more having to worry about what to cook, or the price of groceries!)

Students who live on campus have access to amazing amenities including free high-speed internet, cable TV, free laundry, meals provided in the LCCC Dining Hall, and close proximity to classes and study buddies - all in a stable and secure housing environment!

Spring 2023 Graduation & Commencement

If you're finishing up your program, or a credential such as a credit diploma, don't forget to apply for graduation! This important step lets LCCC know that you're finishing up, so that we can award you your hard-earned credential.

Graduation is different - but related to - commencement.

Participating in commencement is not required for graduating students, but we encourage students to take part in our commencement ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments!

LCCC's Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Storey Gymnasium in Cheyenne.

Apply to graduate:

The Graduation Application is in the Self-Service app in your myLCCC account.

After submitting a graduation application, allow up to 14 business days for it to be reviewed.

RSVP for Commencement:

If your graduation application is provisionally approved, you'll receive an email with a link inviting you to RSVP for the ceremony if you wish to participate.

Your RSVP confirmation email will include a link for you to purchase your regalia (cap & gown). Note that due to global supply chain and shipping challenges, regalia needs to be ordered soon! The last day to order regalia with free shipping to the LCCC Bookstore is March 30.

Resource Spotlight

Your Student Success Coach

Your Student Success Coach is one of your most important resources throughout your time at LCCC!

Your Student Success Coach is here to help you with all aspects of your academic journey at LCCC. You can count on your Student Success Coach to help you: identify your educational and career goals; create a personalized academic plan; learn how to schedule your courses; navigate institutional processes; understand your program requirements; connect you with campus resources when you need them; and cheer you on throughout your time at LCCC. They work with faculty and Pathway Coordinators to make sure that all students have the support they need to be successful. Your Student Success Coach is a great person to have in your corner!

Learn more about LCCC's Student Success Coaches here!

Schedule with your Student Success Coach online!

Using the Navigate app (in your myLCCC account) is the easiest way to schedule an appointment with your Student Success Coach!

Navigate is also where you will make your academic plan, register for classes, view your class schedule, and connect with campus services.

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