Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Scholarship Information

Dear Students;

Argosy University is committed to assisting you in meeting the cost of your education. Please access the links below for outside scholarship opportunities. Millions of private scholarships are offered by private companies, clubs, civic groups, and other organizations. These awards amount to billions of dollars in scholarship funds to American students each year!

Criteria for private scholarships may be academic in nature, such as a certain GPA or ACT score, or they may be based on characteristics of you or your family. For example, you may be able to win a scholarship for being active or taking a leadership role in a club, choosing a certain major, or for participating in community service activities. You can find information about many of these private scholarships through free scholarship search websites such as these:

FastWeb (http://www.fastweb.com)
Careers and Colleges (http://www.careersandcolleges.com)
College Net (http://www.collegenet.com)
Scholarship Experts (http://www.scholarshipexperts.com)
Nelnet College Planning (http://www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net)
CollegeScholarships.org (http://www.collegescholarships.org)
You can also find great information about all types of financial aid, including private scholarships, on the Cash for College website.

Private Scholarship Links
The following links include a few of the many private scholarships awarded to students each year. We recommend that you also use the scholarship search websites listed above to identify additional awards for which you might be eligible.

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation scholarships
Blade Your Ride Scholarship Program
Military Education Scholarship Program
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Scholarships
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program
Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Scholarships for Graduate Students
State Farm Doctoral Dissertation Awards
Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship Awards

Scholarships for Women

Jeanette Rankin Foundation Scholarship Program
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund

General Scholarship Info
· Beware of Scams! In your search for money for college, be careful to watch for people who just want your money. If someone asks you to pay for scholarship information, just say no! The information is available without charge through other sources or the above websites. Beware of any scholarship foundation requesting your bank information. If you are unsure about a foundation contact the Financial Aid department. (Most scholarships are disbursed to Argosy Directly, or by paper check via mail.)
· I Got One! Now What? If you receive a private scholarship and have questions, please bring a copy of your scholarship award letter and/or scholarship check to the Financial Aid Office. If you would like to mail or fax your award letter check to make sure your full name and your student number are on the letter, as well as any special instructions from you or the lender.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Campus Inclement Weather Alert

We have reached that time of the year in which we are faced with campus closings or delay in opening due to the weather.

Please listen to STAR 94 FM or tune into WXIA, 11 Alive in the event the National Weather Center issues a winter weather advisory for North Georgia. You may also call 770 671-1200 or 888 671-4777 and listen for the inclement weather prompt.

Dr. Bouie is asking that when it comes to your personal safety, use your own judgment; however when it comes to having to miss your scheduled class it is imperative that you contact your instructor to inform them of weather condition in your area.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Spring Registration Reminder

On the left under "Useful Websites" are some tools that will assist you with your registration process for Spring Semester.

Online registration will be open from Monday December 15 at 9am until Tuesday December 30 for your convenience.

The ADD/DROP form is also available in case you are unable to complete registration on your own. You may FAX the form to 770-407-1110. If you choose this method, please know confirmation of registration may be delayed.

Kim P. Ousley, Ed.S.
Director of Student Services

Children and Visitors on Campus

Argosy University Atlanta (AUA) takes great pride in the level of care, concern, and flexibility that we extend to our students. However, due to mounting concerns about the safety and health of your children and visitors; the following statement is official as of December 12, 2008 and supported by potential consequences set forth by Argosy University Code of Conduct, page 14 of the Argosy University Academic Catalog, 2008-2009.

I. POLICY STATEMENT


“Children are not allowed on campus unless they are accompanied by an adult student conducting administrative business in Admissions, Financial Aid, and/or Student Services. Non-student visitors must be accompanied by an AUA student at all times. Students are responsible for the actions of their non-student visitors.”

II. SCOPE

This policy applies to students and their visitors. For the purpose of this policy, the term "children" refers to persons under the age of 18 who are accompanied by an adult student and are not otherwise enrolled as students at AUA. The term "non-student visitors" refers to persons aged 18 years or older who are not otherwise enrolled as students at AUA visiting or accompanying active AUA students.

III. VIOLATIONS OF POLICY

1st violation - WARNING: Student will be warned, and documentation of the warning will be submitted to the Director of Student Services and kept on file.

2nd violation - REFERRAL: Student will be referred to the Student Conduct Committee for disciplinary action.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Finals Frenzy!!!


Finals Fuel (Snacks and Drinks)
Sponsored By SGA

Where: 4th Floor (Student Lounge)


When: December 9th, 10th, 16th, & 17th
8:30 am – 9:30am
5:30pm – 6:30pm


December 13th
8:30 am – 9:30am