Make sure that you are aware of all important dates on the Financial Aid Calendar (such as the Pell Book Voucher start and deadline dates which I discuss in more detail here ).You may also need to submit certain info each semester (such as a bill, schedule, and current unofficial transcript). For example, I had a required number of volunteer hours each semester for my scholarship. If you have a scholarship or are receiving financial aid or assistance that semester, then make sure that you know all the requirements that go along with that.And make sure that you pay it on time! Or better yet, just pay it now (or as soon as the bill shows up and/or your financial aid). Write down when the tuition is due (you don’t want to pay a late fee).
Review if you have any remaining balance.Go over and make sure that you have all your tuition, fees, and financial aid taken care of: Go over finances (tuition and financial aid) Check with the disability office that these accommodations have been approved and that they will notify your professors before the start of the semester. Make sure that you have requested what accommodations you need for your courses. Pencils and pens (if you need them, but check around, you probably have a bunch in random places)įor a more comprehensive list, check out our post on Everything You Need for Online College: School Supply List.Channel your inner kid and get excited about getting your school supplies. I bet as a kid your liked going back to school shopping (I LOVED it). In addition to your textbooks, you should also get your needed school supplies before college classes start. Check the ISBN number. To learn about the best deals, read my post about buying cheap textbooks. Tip: Learn from my mistake and make sure that you have the right edition. You should not go off what some friends say were their required readings because these can change from year to year. This will not only help you be prepared but show your professor that you are taking the initiative and want to succeed in their class. If you can’t find what textbooks are required, you can reach out to your professor a few weeks before class starts and ask for a list of required reading materials. You can always message your academic advisor or success coach to ask where the required reading materials are posted. the class may “open” up on Canvas in advance to show your syllabus.posted on your schedule on your school portal closer to the start of classes.stated when you registered for the class.Places you may be able to find your required reading materials: To account for any shipping delays, make sure to buy textbooks at least a couple of weeks in advance. As an online student, you can’t just run to your bookstore to buy or rent your textbooks, you have to order them online (though I should note that it is also not advisable to wait to get your textbooks even if you are getting them from the bookstore because they can run out or you can get a much better deal online).
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