Tag: Lorain County Community College

EP#16 The Best Way to Get Financial Aid Help

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Are you frustrated with the financial aid process?

Join us for a conversation with Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid at Lorain County Community College. Don’t miss out on free money because you failed to apply to financial aid, got frustrated with the process or failed to update your contact information.

Realize many times financial aid will need to verify your information. The government requires this. It is not personal, but it can be frustrating. Make sure you are in contact with your financial aid office by checking your email. During the pandemic, use the chat line first or email before calling. 

Apply for the FAFSA. Update your contact info regularly.

  • Apply for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://studentaid.gov/
  • Make sure your current address, phone number and email information is accurate and up to date.
  • Many students miss out on grants and scholarship because they either didn’t apply or their financial aid office could not reach them. 
  • Check your school email regularly.  

EP3 The Community College Advantage Show

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Have you considered attending a Community College? Many high school students, non traditional students and adults in transition are finding that it is a low cost/high value way to complete a degree or learn a new skill. Today on the No Loan Zone podcast we discuss with Dr. Jonathan Dryden the advantages of attending a community college.  Dr. Dryden is Provost and Vice President of Academic and Learner Services at Lorain County Community College. Previous to that he served as a Professor of English and Dean of the Social Sciences and Human Services division at LCCC.  This podcast is for you if you if don’t have a clear career direction and you are not sure if you want to take the time, effort and money it takes to complete a degree. Plus, you have heard the stories about students who are in debt after completing a degree. We will be covering these topics and more with the Vice President of Lorain County Community College: www.lorainccc.edu

Also, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach the host of this podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103. 

EP2: A Beginners Guide to getting the most out of your Community College.

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Getting the most out of your Community College experience means starting with the end in mind. Today Krista O’Neill,  lead guided pathways coach for the 23 community colleges in Ohio, discusses the state and national trends that help students complete degrees through four pillars of support: clear curricular pathways, choosing a pathway, helping students stay on the path and ensuring students are learning. In order to get the most out of your community college experience, O’Neill suggests:

  • Start early. Take college level classes while in high school though the CCP program. Take classes all year long. Augment your Fall and Spring semesters with summer classes. Research career options using the Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Meet regularly with your academic advisor to make sure you stay on track. Get involved in the campus. Take advantage of internships, co-ops and student activities. Engage in the campus community and take advantage of services.Ask for help when needed. On the Lorain County Community College campus the ARC (Advocacy Resource Center) https://www.lorainccc.edu/support-services/arc/ provides access to food, counseling, financial and other support services so students can, “focus less on worrying and more on their future.”

    • Also, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach the host of this podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103. 

    EP1: The Free Tuition Show: College Credit Plus

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    Interested in obtaining free college credits while in middle or high school? This statewide CCP (College Credit Plus) program offers free tuition, books and fees for free. Join us for a conversation with Nadia Leary. Nadia is the Manager of Recruitment, MyUniversity, and College Credit Plus at Lorain County Community College. She has helped thousands of students get started in college before they graduate from high school. Nadia keeps up to date on the ever evolving changes to the program and communicates them to staff, high school personnel and of course interested students. 

    CCP contact information: ccp@lorainccc.edu 440-366-4012

    Unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free? You can reach the host of the No Loan Zone podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called  Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103.