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Dear OSU-Cascades students,

Being a college student can be challenging, even in the best of times. That’s why it’s important to know all the ways your Student Success team is here to help you, especially during the challenges of the pandemic. The support you’re looking for may only be a click, email or phone call away.

 

Financial support

If you need financial assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office and for emergency and other aid explore these options:

  • Financial Hardship Scholarships assist students experiencing unexpected hardship that interferes with academic progress. Review the application requirements and if you believe you meet them, apply.
  • OSU Emergency Loans are short term loans of up to $350 per term for students enrolled half-time or more. Learn about your eligibility. 
  • Never applied for financial aid? It’s not too late to apply for spring term aid. Go to FAFSA.gov to find the free application for federal student aid.

 

Resources for job or income loss

This can be a stressful time if you are looking for or have been laid off from a job.

  • Student jobs are available on and off campus. Jobs are updated regularly on the Career Development Center Who’s Currently Hiring page.
  • Need help with a resume? Use the resume guidebook to develop or revise your resume.
  • Food resources can help students with critical needs. Learn about the OSU-Cascades food pantry, SNAP and other local support options.

 

Child care support

Being a student and a parent is a lot, but there are resources to help.

  • Little Bend Beavs Child Care was created with OSU-Cascades students, faculty and staff in mind. A special, discounted rate is available for students. Learn more.
  • Child care subsidies are offered by ASCC. Apply online.

 

My colleagues on the Student Success team and I are here to help you progress every week this term, so that you stay on track academically and personally -- and earn your degree.

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions or to ask for help at [email protected].

 

Stay healthy,

 

Jane

 

Jane Reynolds | she, her, hers | Executive Director of Student Success

Oregon State University – Cascades | 541-322-3132

 

IMPORTANT: While the number of vaccinated individuals are increasing, COVID-19 cases are rising, including in Deschutes County. According to the Oregon Health Authority, this is due to large social gatherings where people are not physically distancing or wearing masks. Bend Beavs, continue to avoid social gatherings, stay physically distant from others, and wear a face covering any time you are in public.

Category: 
OSU-Cascades
Student Services
Send Date: 
Monday, April 26, 2021