PROGRAM TITLES & BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS

#101 Keys to Success
The factors that contribute to student success. Decision-making and goal-setting to achieve success in college.

#102 Time Management
The foundation of academic success--balancing freedom and responsibility.

#103 Learning Styles
Knowing and appreciating personal learning styles and different styles of teaching. Learning the importance of study groups.

#104 Listening and Learning in the Classroom
Learning to practice active listening skills. Developing an efficient and effective note-taking system.

#105 A Sound Approach to Textbooks
Learning how to read difficult text material. Developing better reading comprehension.

#106 Making the Grade
Developing test-taking strategies. Dealing with test anxiety.

#107 Teacher and Student-Partners in Learning
Learning about and feeling comfortable with professors. Understanding how college professors have different expectations and behaviors than high school teachers.

#108 An Information Age Introduction to the Library
Understanding the importance of information and how it can be retrieved, processed and used. Introducing college library services.

#109 Finding Answers-Your College Catalog & Academic Advisor or Counselor
Introducing students to the key components of the college catalog.  Defining the role of the academic advisor. Developing a good relationship with an academic advisor.

#110 Major, Career, Transfer Planning
Introducing a process for career planning and major selection. Identifying personal interests and skills.

#111 Yourself and Others
Developing effective styles of interpersonal communication. Balancing respect and assertiveness. Learning about the benefits of involvement.

#112 Healthy Decisions-Sexuality, Drugs and Stress
Making responsible decisions about sexual behavior, drugs and alcohol, and stress. Understanding sexual harassment.

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FUNDING YOUR FUTURE

Commonly Asked Questions

Q - How do I find out about scholarships?

A - Sources include high school counselors, the college or university itself, civic groups (Elks, Rotary, etc.), parents or your employer, and religious organizations. You may also do a scholarship search by using the Internet. Several scholarship searches exist on the Web; to link to many of them, go to the Idaho Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator's web site

It is recommended that you not pay an outside agency to help you do a scholarship search; you have access to the same information by going to the Web. Also be on the lookout for scholarship scams (check out the Federal Trade Commission's Scholarship Scam website)

Q - Should I fill out the FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?

A - Yes. Until you complete the FAFSA, you will not know what types of aid, if any, for which you will qualify. It takes about an hour to complete and there is no cost other than the postage stamp if you choose to mail in the paper copy. (You may also apply using the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) The FAFSA is available at all high schools, colleges and universities. Order our program to learn tips on filling out the FAFSA.

Q - What happens if my financial circumstances change and I need more financial aid?

A - Visit with the financial aid officer at your college/university to see if there are other options. There may be a way to obtain additional assistance if you have an extreme change in your financial situation or have unusual financial circumstances.