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Meet Mr. and Ms. ASU

During the Half-time of the ASU Men’s basketball Homecoming game, the crowning of Mr. and Ms. ASU took place. It seemed evident that the Martin’s took the crowns!

John Martin represented The Arsenal Society of Medical Studies, is a senior at Augusta State, and is majoring in Biology. John plans to graduate from Augusta State in December 2011. Sasha Martin represented Zeta Tau Alpha, is a Sophomore ASU, and is majoring in Pre- Dental. After graduation, Sasha plans to continue her degree at the Medical College of Georgia in their Dental program. Both, John and Sasha participated in a series of Homecoming events to gain points in order to win the crown. There was also a campaigning process and voting areas for the ASU student body to vote on Mr., and Ms. ASU.

10 Questions with Mr. and Ms. ASU.

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Financial Aid News

2011-2012 FAFSA's are now available online! Want to beat the rush? File your FAFSA online now. Just go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. New: You can now also file your FAFSA over the phone. Click here for more information about FAFSA On the Phone.

Financial Aid Deadlines Established!! In an effort to serve our students expeditiously, the FAO has established submission deadlines for each term. The annual financial aid deadlines for each term are: Fall Semester - March 1, Spring Semester - October 1, and Summer Semester - March 1. Your financial aid file must be complete by the financial aid application deadline in order for your file to be processed prior to the published fee payment deadline. The financial aid application deadline means that all required documents must be submitted by the published deadline and not that you’ve filed your FAFSA.

Tips for applying for aid for 2011-2012.

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Student Employment Programs at ASU

Student employment programs are managed out of Augusta State University's Financial Aid Office. For more information, please visit their website or email questions to studentemployment@aug.edu. Students can search for jobs under these programs through ASU CareerLink.

Augusta State University offers a variety of student employment programs to meet your needs: Federal Work Study, Graduate Assistant and Student Assistant Programs.more>

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Master Planning

Master Planning A kick-off for the master planning of ASU’s new academic building on West Campus brought together representatives from the University System Facilities Office, outside design firms, and university officials in their first joint meeting, Jan. 26, held in the Jaguar Student Activities Center. more>

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Hope Scholarship to Change

Gov. Nathan Deal proposed changes to the HOPE Scholarship that are now being considered by the state legislature for action. The governor’s proposal divides the HOPE Scholarship into two programs: the regular HOPE Scholarship program and a special HOPE Scholarship program for the top 10 percent of HOPE Scholars.

Eligibility for the regular HOPE Scholarship would remain a 3.0 GPA in high school. A student would have to maintain the 3.0 GPA in college to keep the regular HOPE Scholarship. The HOPE Scholarship amount for FY2012 would be set at 90 percent of the tuition amount of each of the USG institutions in FY2011. The book and fee allowance would be eliminated.

The second program offers a full tuition HOPE Scholarship for students earning a 3.7 high school GPA, in combination with a minimum SAT or ACT composite score of 1850 or 26, respectively, and requiring a 3.5 GPA in college. It covers full tuition at any USG institution. It does not cover books or fees.

Learning Support classes would no longer be covered by HOPE Scholarship payment.

The proposal provides $20 million in funding for a 1 percent interest loan program for students with financial need. The loan would be forgiven entirely if a student teaches in a STEM field after graduation for the same number of years as the student received the loan. The proposal to fund the need-based component first adopted in 2008 is very significant and reflects a strong commitment to maintain access to college for an important group of students. This proposal, along with the intent to continue the current practice in which a student can receive both HOPE and PELL, will help students dealing with financial pressures that could otherwise force them to abandon college goals.

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iPaws: The Importance of Wellness

iPaws is a series of articles dedicated to help parents be more aware of the different important aspects of your student's experience at Augusta State University. This issue details the importance of wellness. more>

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Important Dates for Spring

For more information on these dates contact the ASU's Registrar's Office at http://www.aug.edu/registrar_va/ or call 706- 737-1408.

New Student Dates:

April 4-9

Student Holiday

April 11-15

Registration for Summer 11 and Fall 11
This registration period is for returning ASU students who have not completed a new application for admissions. (Please note that only students required to register on campus may do so. All others use on-line registration.)

April 27

Classes End, Fees due for Summer 2011.
Fee are due by 4:30 pm. Fees not paid by the due date will result in all classes being dropped for non-payment.

April 29,
May 2-4

Final Exams

May 5

Grades Entered By Midnight

May 6

Grades Viewable

May 9

Commencement                                 

May 9-11

Schedule adjustment for summer
This schedule adjustment period is for students that are currently enrolled and may need to change their schedule after reviewing spring semester grades. If adjustments are made that affect your tuition total, please remit payment on or before May 17. The May schedule adjustment period will only be available on-line. This schedule adjustment period is only available to students who do not have holds placed on their account. If the student has any type of hold that prevents online registration, they must wait until the May registration period to make changes.

May 13 Summer 2011 Orientation
Summer Schedule Session 1: May 1 - August 1
April 15 Registration for Summer/ Fall classes
April 27 Registration Fees due by 4:30 p.m.
May 17 Late Summer Registration/Registration Fees due by 6:00 p.m.
May 18

Class Begins
June 20-22 Holiday - Session 1 only
June 23 Midterm - Session 1
July 4-5 Student Holiday
July 27 Classes End - Session 1
July 3-August 1 Final Exams - Session 1
August 2 Grades Entered by Midnight
August 3 Grades Viewable
August 4 Commencement Celebration
Summer Schedule Session 2: May 18 - June 21
April 15 Registration for Summer/Fall Classes
April 27 Registration Fees due by 4:00 p.m.
May 18 Classes Begin
June 3 Midterms
June 17 Last Day of Class
June 20-21 Final Exams - Session 2
June 22 Grades Entered by Midnight
June 23 Grades Viewable
July 15 Application Deadline for Fall 2010
August 4 Commencement Celebration
Summer Schedule Session 3: June 21 - August 1
April 15 Registration for Summer/Fall Classes
April 27 Registration Fee due by 4:30 p.m.
June 23 Classes Begin for Session 3
July 4-5 Holiday
July 12 Midterm - Session 3
July 15 Application Deadline for Fall 2010
July 27 Last Day of Classes - Session 3
July 29-August 1 Final Exams - Session 3
August 2 Grades Entered by Midnight
August 3 Grades Viewable
August 4 Commencement Celebration
Summer Schedule Session 4: May 18 - July 14
April 15 Registration for Summer/Fall Classes
April 27 Registration Fees Due by 4:30 p.m.
May 18 Classes Start
June 14 Midterm - Session 4
July 4-5 Holiday
July 11 Last Day of Classes - Session 4
July 13-14 Final Exams - Session 4
July 15 Application Deadlines for Fall 2010
July 17 Grades Entered by Midnight
July 18 Grades Viewable
August 4 Commencement Celebration
August 9 Freshmen and Transfer Student Orientation

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