welcome AGENDA Welcome Student Panel Obama Scholars Program Overview –Scholars success component –Mentor component –Financial aid overview Wrap up

the purpose of the Obama Scholars program: the sun devil way

the sun devil way Achievement Responsibility Engagement

who are Obama Scholars Meet ASU assured admissions criteria Arizona residents who graduated from an AZ high school this past Spring Completed their admission application, FAFSA & aid file by the articulated deadlines Have a demonstrated total family income that is within the income threshold

who are Obama Scholars 605 Obama Scholars 84.5% are merit scholars average high school GPA = 3.52 average college credits = 16.3

who are Obama Scholars American Indian/Alaskan Native…2.1% Asian……...…………………………12.7% Black/African American……..….….6.1% Hispanic/Latino……………………44.1% White………………….……………29.9% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander…0.2% Two or more races…………………4.1%

student panel: Brittany Ferguson: Junior-Criminal Justice Miguel Lopez: Sophomore-Computer Science Nicole Scott: Senior-Global Health and Biology & Society

Obama Scholars program how it works: scholars success component financial award component

your mentor Mentors provide guidance and support to Obama Scholars throughout their first year at ASU Mentors play key role in helping students make smooth transition into university life Direct connection to campus resources and services One-to-one mentoring on a monthly basis

what a mentor does Listens Asks questions Helps student set semester goals Encourages involvement Offers referrals Discusses challenges and ways to help Connects students to campus resources

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first mentor meeting Contact your Obama Scholar Mentor to schedule your 1 st meeting for early September Introduce yourself as their Obama Scholar 1 st meeting expectations Get to know each other, give mentor your contact information Share your goals for the semester as they relate to academics, family, jobs, etc. Discuss your transition to ASU so far Confirm with your mentor you understand the requirements for renewal Schedule next month’s meeting

scholar success activities Campus activities, events, services Suggestions provided on a monthly basis Discuss with your mentor Purpose of scholars success activities are to engage students Connect to campus It is the sun devil way!

Obama Scholars program how it works: financial award component

financial award component Obama Scholars program is designed to meet estimated direct costs through three sources 1.Scholarships and grant aid 2.Work-study 3.Expected family contribution (EFC) as determined from the FAFSA The sum of these three sources will equal your estimated directs costs

how it works Estimated direct costs include: Actual tuition and mandatory fees Standardized allowances for room, board and books/supplies Special class/college fees, study abroad program fees and academic program fees are not covered Summer tuition/fees are not covered through the Obama Scholars program

how it works You may still have a bill Do not forget to factor in your estimated family contribution (EFC) and your work study earnings (FWS) Understand standard allowances

how it works Program covers you for full-time enrollment for eight continuous semesters (fall and spring), provided that you meet renewal criteria each year. Complete 24 ASU credit hours during each academic year (fall and spring) Maintain a 2.5 CUM GPA by end of spring semester freshman year AND 2.75 CUM GPA sophomore-senior year Apply by FAFSA deadline March 1 st AND submit all required documents by June 1 st listed on MyASU. Meet total income requirements ($42,400 or less); assets are also considered Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

you are an Obama Scholar Not all Obama scholars will receive a book grant or an award titled “Obama Scholarship” However, for those who do… The amount of the book grant awarded will be refunded to the student for the purpose of buying books Students are Obama Scholars regardless of receiving an award titled “Obama Scholarship”

work-study How to look for a job students.asu.edu/employment/search Part-time job alerts This will show 15+ offered positions students.asu.edu/employment

next steps

what happens from here Who is my mentor? Obama Scholars Program Resource Page obama.asu.edu

Thank you! have a great semester contact your mentor enjoy being a Sun Devil!