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Saturday, January 11, 2025

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location

Financial Aid Seminar

Join us for an engaging and informative seminar all about financial aid on Saturday, January 11. This half-day seminar will be packed with expert-guided sessions to help you and your family understand the ins and outs of paying for college, managing loans, reading financial aid offers, and more! Ìý

Schedule of Events

8:30 a.m.Ìý
Registration & Breakfast
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue Auditorium

10:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ask an Expert
Meet with one of our financial aid experts to go over any specific questions you might have about the FAFSA or theÌýÌýfinancial aid process at JCU.Ìý

For Parents and Guardians:

9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Parent Panel
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue AuditoriumÌý
Hear from parents of current JCU students about how they've managed the college financial aid process and how their investment in a JCU education is paying off.

10:00 a.m. - 11:10 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

  • Understanding Your Financial Aid Award
    Learn from experts about how to read and understand your student's financial aid offers.
  • Loans 101
    Confused about loans? We'll share everything you need to know about borrowing opportunities.Ìý

11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
FAFSA Presentation
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue Auditorium
Join us as our experts walk you through an in-depth overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing process. Afterwards, students and their families will split up for concurrent sessions about aid, affordability, and discovering JCU.Ìý

For Students:Ìý

9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Student Panel
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Reading Room
Hear from current JCU students as they share everything you need to know about financial aid and the student experience at JCU.

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Navigating Your myJCU Gateway Portal
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, E130
Learn more about the resources available to students in the myJCU Gateway portal for applicants and admitted students.

10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Financial Literacy Session
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, E130
JCU Finance professors Dr. Andy Welki and Dr. Sean Zang will share insights on paying for college and making sound financial decisions for your future.ÌýRecent graduates from JCU's financial planning and wealth management program will also share their experiences.

11:20 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Campus Tours
Depart from Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Go on a student-led walking tour where you'll explore JCU's state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms, residence halls, and other spaces.

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Parking Details

When you arrive, enter campus from ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Boulevard and follow the admission event parking signs. Free and accessible parking will be located in the Carroll Expansion Lot to the right of the Dolan Center for Science & Technology.Ìý

Once you've parked, please enter the Dolan Center for Science & Technology through any door and follow the admission event check-in signs.Ìý