Student Essay Contest - Win $250!

Graduation Petitions due to TRiO Staff on March 5th!

$250 Cash Award!

Student Essay Contest

“How my community college

has changed my life”

Tell us how Oakton Community College has changed your life and you might win
 $250 CASH AWARD!

The Student Government Association and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association give current students an opportunity to express their thoughts about the benefits of community college through this essay contest.  The winning Oakton student will receive a $250 prize and have his/her essay entered in the 2011 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest. The winner of the Paul Simon Contest will win a grand prize of $500.

Entries are due to the Office of Student Life
(Rooms 1430 DP or A160 SK) by 6:00 PM, Monday, March 7, 2011.

Contest rules:

·        Student participants must be currently enrolled in the Spring 2011 semester

·        Each essay must be less than 500 words, typed, and address the topic, “How my community college has changed my life.”

Each entry will be judged on the basis of:

·        Writing style

·        Clarity of expression

·        Relevancy to the topic

·        Correct grammar and punctuation

Essays should be submitted by email to studentlife@oakton.edu or in printed form to the Office of Student Life, 1430 DP or A160 SK, by 6 PM, on or before Monday, March 7, 2011. Submissions must include a title page with your name, phone number, email and student ID number.

FAFSA and Financial Aid for 2011-2012 School Year

Are you ready?!

It's time! January 1st was the start of FAFSA completion for the 2011-2012 school year. Haven't done your taxes yet? You can still complete the FAFSA.

TRiO Advisors are available to help you through the process, just set up an appointment to meet. If you want to get started on your own, go to the website and log-in. You can save your FAFSA and return to it at any time. Don't delay, March will be here before you know it!

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/