The Student Success Center & The Office of Financial Aid Presents. FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH 2016 A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission {SACI held weekly office hours, every Monday, with the excep- ion of Oct. 10, to assist students one-on-one with FAFSA com- linois Commission pletion. Qur Office of Financial Aid continued their weekly FAFSA Completion Workshops, held every Wednesday, ft y “hae Battie Each week, a member of the Moraine Valley community facilitated a workshop geared towards expanding student understanding of the campus resources, proce- dures and opportunities. Understanding Work Study If you do not qualify for certain grants through financial aid, you may be eligible for work-study as a means to help off-set some of your out of pocket costs Come learn about work-study and the process to determine if you are eligible. Presenters: Financial Aid and the Job Resource Center The REAL Cost of College This presentation will cover an overview of the components that contributes to a stu- dent's cost of attendance and also identify factors that could be managed to de- crease a student's additional out of pocket expenses. (le. Health insurance, meal plans, housing packages, book purchases) Presenters: Financial AidFEATURED WORKSHOPS Financial Literacy Workshop Once you have been awarded financial aid, it is a delicate task to maintain your eligibili- ty. Come and learn about the requirements needed to maintain the continued use of fi- nancial aid. Presenters: Financial Aid Scholarship 101 Take the mystery out of finding outside sources to support your education and learn what scholarships are available within and around Moraine Valley. Presenters: Foundation OUR WINNERS Upon receipt of their drawing item, each winner was asked why they believe financial literacy is important. Here is what they had to say: Natalie Miller, MVCC Water Bottle ‘To help me pay for my college.’ Alyssa Smith, MVCC Track Jacket ‘So | don't get too much into debt." poten Ristovski, MVCC T-Shirt ‘To help pay for college and help me succeed.’ Jonathan Vugrin, MVCC Hoodie ‘Everyone needs help at some point, especially financially. There's no shame in asking." Anthony Suarez, Beats Headphones *Sponsored by Best Buy ‘| think financial literacy is very important because it helps students learn about how to obtain scholarships and learn some new things about financial aid and how they can make the cost of college easier on themselves.’ For mote information regarding future programming and resources, please contact the Student Success Center, located in Building G, Room G250 or call (708) 974-5277. Financial Aid € Beyond EXPLORE LL tHe FU aspects OF atteNDiNe couLece.