Register On Time or Early

Posted by Nicole Acosta on July 22nd, 2008

Recent events has caused me to blog about being ‘On Time’ with registration or be extra early.  This July I went to register for classes for this upcoming Fall.  It was a mad house; students trying to register for Summer II and Fall 2008.  The adviser’s are not the friendliest of people; think about it, there they are sitting there listening to unprepared people that have no idea what courses they are wanting to take or are eligible. 

I have one complaint about the way Adviser’s work.  I know your tired and stressed by the over abundence of students signing up for classes, checking on test scores and asking for directions.  You chose this job, and we come to YOU for aid and understanding of the program YOUR college has to offer.  Don’t expect most students to know what it going on.  Most students that are signing up for classes are high school graduates and have no idea what is going on; so in a way we are like toddlers learning how to walk and we are trying to get fimiliar with our steps.  Don’t expect us to just get up and walk with confidence. 

I find a great source of information is to ask friends who already attend the college.  Go to your counselor; email your questions to the school.  I receive better responses from emails, then having to deal with the staff in person.  Emails are quick and to the point.

If you are applying for financial aid be sure to be at least 30-60 days out before payment is due for your classes.  I’m currently battling with this at the moment.  Payment IS due and my funds have not been processed through the financial aid department at the college.  I applied 30 days out on the internet.  Be sure that all information is correct, so as soon as you get an email from FAFSA print your documents and head to your college or phone them immediately if its a Online Only University.   All corrections that need to be done, should be done immediately to avoid paying out of pocket for classes, because you do not have your funds yet.

So, work on trying to be the early bird when it comes to college. Be Prepared and Ask for Help.

Tags: assistance, financial aid, how to, online registration, online school, time managment

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