Spotlight

• An important part of successfully managing your student account is being aware of important dates, deadlines and SFS outreach events.  The Spotlight is updated with new announcements at the beginning of each week.  Check the spotlight weekly to see what is happening within the Office of Student Financial Services!

Announcements:

• Posting Date: 11/13/2009
• Fall 2009 Graduates!...Come join SFS to discuss your plans for after graduation.
• We encourage you, Fall 2009 graduates, to come join us at Student Financial Services for one of our TASSLE (talking about senior student loan-repayment expectations) Workshops.  The TASSLE Workshops will provide you with information and some suggestions on how to transition from student to professional and also provide some insight into your loan repayment options and your rights and responsibilities as a borrower.  The workshop will not last longer than an hour and there will be plenty of time to address your questions and concerns.  This is an exciting time for you so let us give a few last pieces of advice before you begin life after Columbia.
• Please RSVP for one of the TASSLE workshops by logging onto your OASIS account, selecting the Student Financial Services Tab, and selecting the Student Appointment Scheduling option on the left of your screen.  The appointment type is “workshop” and the service type is “SFS TASSLE Workshop”. 
  
  
• Posting Date: 10/29/2009
• Financial Registration Holds
  Please note that your student account must be in good standing in order to register.  Students that did not meet the requirements of their chosen Payer Identity Plan were placed on financial hold and were notified via their LOOP mail account and by phone regarding their holds.  If you're unsure on what to do regarding your hold, join us at one of the SFS Wednesday Mixers, a low-key and low-stress event for all students, even those with registration holds, to visit and use our new lab facilities as well as ask questions and seek information regarding financial issues.
  
  SFS Wednesday Mixers will be held from noon to 2pm every Wednesday during the month of November, beginning Wednesday, November 4th.  Make sure to stop by for information, refreshments and a chance to win one of eight $50 Columbia College Bookstore gift certificates!  (2 winners will be selected from each week’s attendees.  Winners will be selected at the end of November.) 
• Posting Date: 08/07/2009
• Passage of the recent State of Illinois Budget has mandated changes in the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP).  These changes affect all Columbia College Students who received a Map Award on their 2009-2010 Award Letter.  To understand these changes please visit http://www.collegezone.com/elibrary/2290_13138.htm.  All students affected are being sent a specific communication to their Oasis Email Account. If you have not yet received an Oasis account it has been sent your mailing address. Please review this communication and contact our office with any questions or concerns.
  
• Posting Date: 07/31/2009
  
• Registration for Fall 2009 will continue until Monday, September 14, 2009.  The last day to drop classes is Monday, September 21, 2009.  The drop deadline indicates that any classes dropped on or before this date will not be included on a student’s schedule and the student will not be charged.  If classes are not dropped by this deadline the student will be fully responsible for any balance.
• Posting Date: 07/22/2009
  
• Use D2U Direct Refund to have your student account refund sent quickly and securely to your checking account!  Students and parents anticipating a student account refund during the academic year can sign up to have their refunds sent electronically through D2U.  The refund will be deposited directly into your bank account within 48 hours.  No more waiting for a paper check to arrive; sign up for D2U – it’s the fastest way to receive your refund.
• Posting Date: 07/13/2009
  
• Fall Orientation is a major event at Columbia College Chicago and in order to accommodate walk in traffic during this busy time, scheduled appointments will not be available.  To speak with a phone consultant please call our Toll Free Consultation Line at 866.705.0200.
• Posting Date: 06/18/2009
  
• Haven't applied for financial aid yet?  Don't fret...it's not too late!  Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete the 0910 Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply.  Remember, the priority processing deadline is July 1st!  All documents must be submitted by July 1st to guarantee your financial aid awards post to your student account prior to the start of the Fall 2009 term.

Quick Links:

• Direct Deposit Refunds (D2U)
  
• Did You Complete Your 2009-2010 FAFSA?
• How to get your 2009 1098-T form 
• Online Payment and Billing Information System - CCCPay
• Financial Announcements maintained by the Office of Student Communications