Southwestern Illinois College

"A person starts to live when he can live outside of himself." -Albert Einstein

Upcoming Events and Workshops

The Personal Advocate Linking Services (PALS) and Financial Aid Awareness programs link students to resources on and off campus in a variety of areas with special emphasis on applying for financial aid, responsible borrowing, avoiding bad debt and paying back student loans. Other initiatives include emphasis on student responsibilities related to financial aid, eSTORM and email.

Ca$h-4-College – Focuses on smart practices in financing your education to include information on grants, scholarships, satisfactory academic performance and the latest information related to students and finance.

FAFSA Fast Track – Focuses on quick processing for Federal Student Aid through SWIC processes.

Belleville

PALS and Financial Aid Awareness 
Tuesday, April 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., MC, near Cafe
Wednesday, April 17,  9-11 a.m., LAC, near Success Center
Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., MC, near Cafe
Wednesday, May 1, 9-11 a.m., LAC, near Success Center
Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., MC, near Cafe
Wednesday, May 15, 9-11 a.m., LAC, near Success Center
Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., MC, near Cafe
Wednesday, May 28, 9-11 a.m., LAC, near Success Center 

East St. Louis Community College Center

PALS and Financial Aid Awareness 
Three sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 9:15-10 a.m., 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m. Two sessions will be held on Wednesdays, from 9:45-11:15 a.m. and 1:45-3:15 p.m. Sessions are in the Main Entrance/Lobby.

Tuesday, April 9
Wednesday, April 10
Tuesday, April 16
Wednesday, April 17
Tuesday, April 23
Wednesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 30
Wednesday, May 1
Tuesday, May 7
Wednesday, May 8

Sam Wolf Granite City Campus 

The Sam Wolf Granite City Campus will conduct PALS and Financial Aid Awareness initiatives on a flexible schedule on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the months of April and May.

Red Bud Campus

Tuesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Resume workshop, Room 129
Tuesday, April 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Interviewing workshop, Room 129
Wednesday, April 24, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., PALS table in front of the Student Development Center
Monday, April 29, 9–10 a.m., FAFSA Fast Track Workshop
Monday, May 20, 1–2 p.m., Cash for College
Wednesday, May 29, 2–3 p.m., FAFSA Fast Track Workshop 

PALS supports and encourages all students’ endeavors toward academic and career success.  We have Personal Advocates at all campuses, Belleville, Granite City, Red Bud, and the East St. Louis Community College Center (ESLCCC).  We support all students through successful transition into college.  We also encourage on-going support to current students for completion of personal and academic goals.  We do this by: 

• Providing FAFSA assistance
• Identifying needs to remove any barriers that might prevent successful enrollment through awareness of services and encouraging utilization of these services.
• Provide linkages to resources and opportunities on campus and in the community.
• On-going support:
• Provide Career exploration and job search support.
• Provide peer mentoring and support to all students.
• Provide FAFSA (Day) workshops throughout the semester on campus, and nightly at various times throughout the term at district high schools.

  For more information, visit the PALS Sevices page 
 

MOCA can provide you with opportunities for new leadership skills, networking, a mentor and a better college experience.

MOCA Benefits 

• Academic, career and personal counseling
• Increased self-esteem
• Better time-management skills
• Leadership development
• Portfolio preparation

MOCA is sponsored by the Minority Transfer and Multicultural Student Services Center and the Counseling Center, 618-235-2700, ext. 5537.

Find out what to bring with you for assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.