THE BUZZ Promise Center Updates March 2022 | Vol. 8

Overview It's March - Halfway through Spring 2022! March Spotlight Counseling Awareness New Financial Aid Deadline Updated FAFSA and CA Dream Act Info for 2022 - 2023 Transfer Center Application Support & Private Colleges Weeks Ace Midterms with Confidence! Study Spaces Stress & Study Strategies Academic Support Center Contact Us The Promise Center will be closed March 24th - 25th for the Spring Break. Visit the Promise Center! https://promise.fullcoll.edu/contact Zoom Drop-in Mon-Thurs View Zoom Drop-in times & link! The Zoom is not monitored outside of the days and hours posted. One-on-One Appointments Mon-Fri Meet virtually, over the phone. Virtual Appointment Link Spring Promise Office Hours Mon/Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm Tues/Wed 8:00am - 6:00pm Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm Join the Promise Canvas! Follow our Instagram: @FC_Promise *NEW* Follow our Twitter: @FullCollPromise Counseling Awareness The Counseling Center provides appointments with a counselor via telephone and face-to-face video conferencing (Zoom) - create an educational plan, ask questions regarding transferring, your degree timeline, graduation, classes, and more! If you have a special program counselor (EOPS, TPP, Puente, etc) and need to meet with them, contact your program directly! For general counselors and Promise students, visit the Counseling Website to schedule an appointment Call 714-992-7084 to make an appointment with a Counselor Follow @fc_counseling on Instagram Urgent Notice: Financial Aid The priority deadline for the 2022-2023 financial aid application has been extended to April 1st! Get started and submit ASAP to ensure continued eligibility for Promise next year. You MUST complete a financial aid application and verification steps, if applicable, to stay eligible for the Promise Program! If you need any assistance with these steps, contact your FA Technician. Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate their email. If you haven't already completed the 2021-2022 FAFSA or CA Dream Act, (application & verification), you must do so before the end of the semester or you will responsible for any remaining fees on your account and will not be eligible for reimbursement. Important Transfer Notice CSU transfers, a change has been made in the general education requirements, read more info on the Transfer Center website. If you have any questions about whether this requirement applies to you, make an appointment with a counselor at your soonest convenience. 

Transfer Center

Don't wait - explore and accomplish your transfer goals now!

Fall 2022 Transfers Many of our local Cal State Universities have begun to issue admissions decisions for Fall 2022. Join the Transfer Center's: Application Workshop Series - Part 4: Admissions Decisions This workshop provides detailed information regarding the four basic admission notices: admitted, waitlisted, denied, and redirected; sign up HERE! Workshops are available:  Friday March 11th (10 am - 12 pm) Wednesday March 16h (2 - 4 pm) Tuesday March 29th (4 - 6 pm) Midyear 2023 Transfers (Winter/Spring) It's time to start your application process! The application process for Winter/Spring transfers is NOW for Cal State University & University of California. The steps can be challenging, due to lack of a guarantee that a university or major program will be open for Winter/Spring and transfer requirements may need to be met by the end of Summer 2022. Prepare by utilizing these resources: Join the Midyear 2023 Canvas page Register for the Application Workshop Series - Part 1: Are You Ready to Apply to the Cal State Schedule an appointment with a counselor NOW to ensure that you will meet the transfer requirements and, if applicable, ADT requirements by the end of Summer 2022! Counseling Center Appointments Transfer Center Counseling Appointments

Fall 2023 Transfers If you intend to apply for the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) for Fall 2023, you will need to ensure that you accomplish the criteria by end of Summer 2022! The Transfer Center is accepting requests for the following workshop: UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Workshop - Sign up for this workshop for a general overview of the UC TAG program, including requirements, benefits, deadlines, and the application process. Workshops are available: Wednesday April 13th (3 - 4:30 pm) Tuesday April 26th (5 - 6:30 pm) Don't miss out on crucial information for guaranteed admissions to select UC campuses/majors!

Private Colleges Weeks The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) has coordinated the virtual “AICCU Campus Weeks” to provide info about private, nonprofit colleges and universities in California. It is designed to be a forum in which colleges and universities can share information and guide students to resources. The dates the event will be held are March 7-24.  Campuses will present a short live session to allow students to learn more about the institution. Each college and university has created a registration link to RSVP. View this calendar for each day's events at the Transfer Center. 

Transfer Center Website | Instagram: @FcTransferCenter

Scholarships

Myrna Holmquist Communications Scholarship The Myrna Holmquist Communications Scholarship has been established for individuals who have a career interest in the Communications field. Up to $10,000 in scholarships are available for high school seniors enrolling in or accepted into an accredited college or university, or current college student majoring in the areas of Communications.  Read more info on the Buena Park Cable Foundation website. Download the application!. DEADLINE: Thursday April 7th, 2022 Thurmond Scholarship  Fullerton College female students who are re-entry students or STEM majors can apply for Thurmond 2022/2023 Scholarships!  The YWCA of Orange County website is updated for those who qualify to immediately complete the online application process. Up to $2,000 are available to qualifying students. Read more info on the YWCA website. Complete the application. DEADLINE: Monday April 4th, 2022

Students of Distinction

Annually, 20 students are selected to be honored at the Students of Distinction Awards Ceremony. If you’ve you excelled in any academic, competitive, personal, or service achievements during your time at Fullerton College, we highly encourage you to apply for the Students of Distinction scholarship award today! DEADLINE: Friday March 18th by 12:00 pm.

Spring Into Career Readiness! The Career Center is offering professional development workshops to launch your career to action. Download the flyer below to view the dates and times, and RSVP to any of the Career Center Webinars by joining their Canvas page, then select the corresponding module. 

It's Midterm Season - don't stress!

Library Study Space Enjoy a quiet, clean, social-distanced space. Study on-campus at the library or Academic Support Center. All students will be expected to follow NOCCCD health and safety protocols such as visiting the campus check-in station, wearing masks, social distancing, and adhering to enhanced cleaning procedures. New! Reservations not necessary. Study space is on a first come, first served basis. Just make sure to check in with staff as you enter. Spring 2022 Study Space Hours February 7 - May 19 Monday – Thursday: 8am to 5pm *Hours subject to change Groceries & More! Visit the Healthy Hornet Food Bank for your meal needs and more! Pathways of Hope and the FC Food Bank have partnered to keep this resource open on:  Tuesdays: 10:30 am – 1 pm and 2 pm - 5:30pm  Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm    Location: Room 1955 (next to the pool)  If this schedule does not work, visit the Student Support webpage for additional resources.

Free Hot Meals Fullerton College, in partnership with Sodexo Food Services, is offering students hot meals Monday through Fridays in the Campus Dining Hall, Building 200. Two meals are offered, breakfast from 9 – 11 am & lunch from 11:30 am – 2 pm. Study with free meals! New! The 200 Building Dining Hall will be open for dining purposes starting Monday, March 14th. Monday - Friday 8 am - 3 pm

School Supplies If you haven't already, please stop by the Promise Center to pick up a free Educational Supply Bag/Success Kit!  Promise Center Hours and Map Kit includes: refillable water canteen, planner, blue-light filter glasses, webcam cover, sticky note pack, sticker, travel sanitizer, & pen/highlighter.  Tutoring/ASC Achieve academic success with the Academic Support Center this semester. Receive free tutoring services on any of the subjects offered or submit a paper for feedback from the Writing Center. Make an appointment and explore the ASC's current services

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