IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY.

Everyone needs a little help

October 18, 2021 — It's normal to feel not like yourself from time to time. Fortunately, students have a lot of resources available if they need someone to help them through a difficult time, including Counseling and Prevention Services, the CARE Team, Success Coaches and other advisors who can help students manage academically and personally. We encourage students to reach out for help when they need it.

Get motivated with your success coach

October 11, 2021 — If you need help to finish strong this semester, reach out to a Wichita State Success Coach.

Check your degree progress

October 11, 2021 — As the date for spring 2022 enrollment approaches, it's time for students to check their degree progress.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to be overhauled for federal student loans

October 8, 2021 — On Oct. 6, the United States Department of Education announced that it will make major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) in the next few months.
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TRIO Student Support Services accepting applications

October 5, 2021 — Student Support Services (SSS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to a limited number of first-generation students, limited-income students, and students with disabilities.

Need help in classes?

October 4, 2021 — Swing by the Shocker Learning Center, the hub for tutoring services, in Lindquist Hall room 107 to find out more about what is available to you. Or, follow our step-by-step guide to request a tutor online from your student portal. Request a tutor now before it is too late to improve your academic performance.

Feel like you are always running out of time?

October 4, 2021 — If you are finding yourself lost in to-do lists, assignments, work and family obligations and feeling unproductive, take some time to get organized, reset your priorities and develop a study schedule that works for you.
It is the time of year to apply for this great scholarship opportunity. Applications are considered incomplete without the following requirements: Must be fully admitted to WSU seeking a degree Have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.7 or above Submit a copy of your resume that includes a list of activities Submit a picture of yourself for media relation purposes Write a 500‐word essay or video submission (limit 5 minutes) explaining the following: Why did you apply for the scholarship? Where do you see yourself in five years? How do you plan to give back to the community?

Let students know about the AAFSA scholarship

October 4, 2021 — It's the time of year for our students to apply for this great scholarship opportunity.
It is the time of year to apply for this great scholarship opportunity. Applications are considered incomplete without the following requirements: Must be fully admitted to WSU seeking a degree Have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.7 or above Submit a copy of your resume that includes a list of activities Submit a picture of yourself for media relation purposes Write a 500‐word essay or video submission (limit 5 minutes) explaining the following: Why did you apply for the scholarship? Where do you see yourself in five years? How do you plan to give back to the community?

Apply for African American Faculty and Staff Association Scholarship

October 4, 2021 — It is the time of year to apply for this great scholarship opportunity.
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Student Success: Be an active participant in class

October 4, 2021 — If you sit in the back row of class or disable the camera during online classes, how will your instructors know if you are paying attention? Be an active student.