A+Plus+Students

 Welcome!!  If you are an A+ student, I wanted you to be aware of some **__important__** information for this semester.  **To be eligible you must: **  (You only do this once a year. If you have already completed it for the fall semester, then you are good.   The FAFSA covers the fall, spring and summer semesters)  1.) *** ** For new or transfer students make sure you have filed the 2010-11 FAFSA. Also, make sure you have added Crowder’s code so we have access. If you are unsure, you can check your MY Crowder account under the Finances tab, or with a Financial Aid advisor. You can also call our main Financial Aid office directly at 417-455-5434. The **DEADLINE to submit the FAFSA is Feb. 11th (for total completion of the FAFSA and any additional paperwork)- NO EXCEPTIONS**. This FAFSA is good for the fall 10, spring 11 and summer 11 semesters.    If you receive notification from the FA department, you MUST to respond. Your FA file MUST be complete to maintain eligibility.  <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">If you __do not__ plan to file, you must notify me that you want to decline your A+ benefits. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2.) If this is your GRADUATING semester**,** A+ **__WILL__** pay for the $35 graduation fee, IF you have completed an application for graduation with the record’s office before __February 11th__. Their office is located on the 1st floor of the Farber Building or you can call them at 417-455-5697. Also, if this is your graduating semester, you do not have to enroll in full-time status. You only need to enroll in the number of hours you need to graduate. **<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">However, you __must__ notify me **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> so I won’t assume you are ineligible due to hours.  **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Note: **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Once you obtain a degree from Crowder, your eligibility is expired. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">3.) Just a reminder, A+ students will continue to receive bills in the mail. A+ will pay after the semester is over, so I can verify that you completed at least 12 hrs, completed all A+ paperwork and financial aid. You will need to pay for your books before the next semester, or you will be unable to enroll.  <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">   <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">4.) You can **<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">view your current A+ Status **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> every semester by checking your MY Crowder account, under the Finances tab. I will have each students’ status updated usually within a month after the semester begins. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I hope you have a great semester and as always if you have any questions regarding your eligibility do not hesitate to contact me. I also have extra A+ brochures in my office, or at any of the off-campus locations, that can give additional explanation. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Thank you, <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Melissa Smith <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A+ Coordinator <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">417-455-5572- phone <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Farber 132- office <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="color: #33cccc; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Attention Spring 2011 A+ Students: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Enroll in and __maintain__ at least 12 credit hours
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">If you are a NEW student, you must file the 2010-2011 FAFSA __and__ complete any additional FA paperwork **<span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">* **<span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Cumulative 2.5 GPA
 * <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Have the A+ seal on your official transcript sent to Crowder College
 * <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign the A+ guidelines agreement and records release form (every year)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Be a degree seeking student