USC Academic Advisor Training

Students need to consider the financial implications of their academic related decisions such as adding/dropping courses, changing majors, withdrawing from the University, etc. This session will bring representatives from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Office of the Bursar together to discuss common academic decisions and resulting financial consequences. Advisors will gain an understanding of how to foster student awareness of financial consequences and make appropriate referrals.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify financial consequences of common academic decisions.
2. Describe how to foster student responsibility for managing their University financial bill.
3. Describe when and how to refer a student to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
4. Describe when and how to refer a student to the Office of the Bursar

Presenters:
Joey Derrick, Director, Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
Cindy Peachy, Sr. Associate Director, Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
Kyana Thompson, Director, Student Customer Services, Bursar’s Office