Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
PVCC4U is a program offered by the college to aid students financially. The program covers tuition and fees for students who qualify. Applications are available as the college prepares for the spring semester of 2023. Financial aid advisor Sherry Dudley encourages students to take advantage of this program. “Apply even if you question your eligibility,” […]
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Across the PVCC campus, students can see flyers that read “FAFSA” across them. The school has put effort into catching the eyes of students, but why? For one, this month is financial aid awareness month. Secondly, in order for a student to get financial aid, it is imperative that a student fill out the FAFSA […]
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When education is becoming a struggle, it may be difficult to ask for help. Whether it has been a struggle to make the grade or financial aid has been unavailable, there are always things to gather clarity on. There might be times when it seems like there are no answers to the most pressing questions. […]
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Due to the Coronavirus, the PVCC campus Bookstore has been temporarily closed. Luckily, there is another way for students to get their required materials for the upcoming summer semester. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to do this. First, students will go to www.pvccshop.com and click “Textbooks” on the following page. Then, following the […]
Continue ReadingWith the fall semester coming to an end, most students are rushing to get school over with. However, it is important for students to remember to complete their FAFSA. The FAFSA is now open for students to complete for the 2020-2021 school year. The financial aid office, located in M126, is open Monday through Friday, […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Speaking with a transfer advisor before leaving PVCC would be helpful if one plans to attend a four-year university. At this semester’s Student Success Day, held on Oct. 1, Abby Bullinger, an advisor in the Admissions and Advising Center, set up a table to explain to students the option of transferring […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor On Feb. 26, students milled about the Bolick Student Center perusing the tables featuring services available to PVCC students. PVCC’s mascot Pouncer prowled through the crowd with pizza boxes encouraging students to check out all the booths. David Lerman, director of student success and retention, with the help of the other […]
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Deadra Miller, staff writer SOAR stands for student orientation, advising, and registration. The SOAR sessions are set up by the Student Success Office in coordination with Career Services, Financial Aid,Veterans Services, and the Admissions and Advising Office. SOAR is required for new students so they can get advising and set up classes for the upcoming […]
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Olivia Stevens, staff writer Textbook prices are extremely high. Students can spend over $400 just on books alone. Why do students have to pay these outrageous prices for textbooks? Some students do not know of the different websites with less expensive books. There are students who can only use the bookstore because financial aid will […]
Continue ReadingCollege students nationwide pinch pennies as a result of the financial recession and top-dollar demands of higher education. Not only are students effected by the dearth of funds, but colleges are beginning to change admissions policies in order to survive the strain. According to Hanqing Chen, writer for the Washington Square News of NYU, “The […]
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