Save the date for Bengal Family Weekend 2022!
September 30-October 2
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We have a lot of important information to share with you in this newsletter—tips to help your students obtain financial aid, register for classes, find employment, and more. We will run some of this information in all of our publications through the remainder of the summer, but if you have questions about any of the following content, or if you do not see information addressing your or your student’s needs, please email us at bengalfamilynetwork@isu.edu and let us help you connect to our resources.
Roar, Bengals, Roar!
The Bengal Family Network Team
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Fall 2022 Scholarship Deadline Extended |
In an effort to help our new and future Bengals achieve their dreams of higher education with less financial stress, we have extended our scholarship deadline to August 1, 2022! This means that all New First-Time Idaho Residents will have the opportunity to cash in on additional scholarship funds for the Fall 2022 semester.
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Students admitted after our original February 15 deadline will now be eligible for our automatic Idaho Resident scholarships as long as they are fully admitted by August 1, 2022.
- Students who were admitted before our February 15 deadline will now have the opportunity to submit their final high school transcripts and increase their original scholarship award if their GPA has increased in their final semester.
- Students who already received a scholarship award, but did not accept it by the original May 1 acceptance deadline, now have until August 15, 2022, to accept their scholarships.
If you have any questions about how this may impact your student and their potential scholarships, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our Admission Advisors or contact our Scholarship Office at scholar@isu.edu or (208) 282-3315.
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New Tool to Facilitate Student Registration for Classes |
The Office of the Registrar and Information Technology Systems are pleased to announce an update to the way students register for classes. The new Registration Landing Page, which will go live soon, provides an updated registration look and feel, as well as additional useful tools for students and advisors. Check out their short video that demonstrates the new tool.
While most of the changes will be fairly intuitive, some new features are worth pointing out.
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The Plan Ahead option allows students and their advisors to create plans before registration begins. Once registration opens, students can quickly pull up the plan to add classes from its list.
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Search results when browsing for classes include clickable links for each class, showing Class Details (bookstore links, course descriptions, waitlist information, co- and pre-reqs, fees, etc.) and Instructor Contact information.
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The main registration page shows not just a search screen, but also the student’s weekly schedule, a summary of what they have already registered for, and the ability to register by CRN or look up registration plans.
Other options, such as waitlisting, advanced search features, and variable credit courses, are still available with this upgrade and will function as they have in the past. Students who have already registered for Fall 2022 do not need to do anything differently. However, those who have not registered or who want to make changes to their schedule will want to become familiar with these new registration tools.
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One of the Top 5 Most Important Factors in Predicting Student Success |
The Idaho State University Career Center is thrilled to welcome your student to the Bengal family this coming school year! Our mission at the Career Center is to support students through all stages of career development. We accomplish this by providing services, resources, events, and programs to every student.
A new program we are very excited to invite your student to participate in is the Bengal Student To Employee Program or Bengal STEP. Bengal STEP offers part-time, on-campus jobs and professional development opportunities to first-year students living on campus at ISU. Research shows that students who are employed on campus are significantly more likely to remain in good academic standing and to stay enrolled through their four-year degree. In fact, student employment is frequently one of the top five most important factors in predicting student success. On-campus jobs help students earn money for college expenses. Additionally, on-campus jobs are more flexible than off-campus jobs, and provide the opportunity to make life-long connections with fellow students, staff, and faculty.
This is an exciting and pivotal time in your student’s life. We are honored that you have chosen ISU, and we are thrilled to be offering your student the Bengal STEP opportunity. Tell your student to visit isu.edu/career/step to learn more and to apply to the program.
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Success Tips for Funding Education |
Payment Plans: payment plans for the Fall 2022 semester are available. Payment plans are a great way to break down the total due into more manageable payments. There are several options for payment plans. No interest is charged for a payment plan, but each plan charges a $30 fee to start the plan. More information about payment plans can be found here.
Financial Aid Acceptance: students accept their financial aid offer utilizing the BengalWeb portal. The acceptance process is under the “Finance” tab. If a student is accepting loans, a new student will need to complete the Entrance Interview, which explains the rights and responsibilities of a borrower, and a Master Promissory Note. Students may also reduce the amount of their loans at the time of acceptance.
Complete the FAFSA: this is the first basic step to determine what federal aid a student can qualify for. The application can be found at fafsa.gov. Remember to complete the FSA ID prior to starting the FAFSA. If a student is required to provide parental information on the FAFSA, then a parent should also complete a FSA ID.
Finalize the Admission Application: with the fall semester quickly approaching, now is the time for students to finalize their admission application. It is a quick and easy process. If your student hasn’t completed their application for admissions, they will need to go to isu.edu/apply, click on the undergraduate application, and then follow the prompts to create an account and complete the application. Students will also need to send their high school transcripts and any other transcripts from other institutions that they took dual enrollment through. If you or your student has questions regarding the application process or where they are in the process, please call our office at 208-282-2123.
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ISU Biology Major Find Job Opportunity through Career Path Internship |
Idaho State’s Career Path Internship (CPI) Program is a nationally recognized paid internship program that not only allows students to gain hands-on, real world experience in their chosen course of study, but also—time and again—leads to exciting career opportunities for our students. In their June 28, 2022, edition, the Idaho State Journal featured the experience of ISU biology major and first-generation student Sierra Hart, whose CPI led to a job opportunity with Idaho Fish and Game. Read more about Sierra’s story in the ISJ Business Journal article, ISU Career Path Internship program helps students gain real-world experience
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Dell Discount for Idaho State University Students |
ISU students can receive a $200 Dell Promo eGift Card with the purchase of a recommended PC $799+. Find details about this special offer at dell.com/idahostateu
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Idaho State MSW Student Develops Resources to Enhance Sexual Assualt Awareness & Resources on Campus |
Megan Ostler is a graduate student in the Master's of Social Work program. She was a recipient of the Benny Award for Graduate Student of the Year 2022 for her work as an intern with the CALM program (Caring, Action, Leadership, Mindfulness) and Counseling and Testing Services. She began researching sexual assault on college campuses for one of her classes, examining the devastating effects of sexual assault on students and the many barriers to reporting. In doing so, she developed a deep interest and passion for providing supportive resources to survivors. Megan credits the help of many wonderful people in the Division of Student Affairs and Counseling and Testing Services in her creation of an informational video and webpage with resources for sexual assault awareness and prevention to help survivors know what they can do to move forward with hope and healing and to help friends and family know how they can best support them through the process. |
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More Reasons Why Idaho State is a Great Choice for Higher Education
(Idaho State Today stories about opportunities for students you may have missed)
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Each month, we will link to announcements published in the previous month by our University Marketing team that you might have missed. If you see something that provokes your or your student’s interest, and you’re not sure where to go for more information, email us at parent@isu.edu, and we’ll help you get connected.
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