Consolidating Student Loans
Eleanor Wolcott, Jocelyn Heywood
Wed Jan 11, 18, 11am-12:30pm, 3-343
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Consolidating your student loans can reduce your monthly payments and lock in a single interest rate. At this session, which features a guest speaker from LoanMerge Group, Eleanor Wolcott and Jocelyn Heywood of Student Financial Services will explain how loan consolidation works and how to apply for loan consolidation.
Contact: Eleanor Wolcott, 11-120, 253-4007, ewolcott@mit.edu
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Financial Aid 101
Daniel T. Barkowitz
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Did you know that over $142 billion was given out in all sources of Financial Aid in 2004-2005? Want to learn more about the Financial Aid process? Student Financial Services will be offering a series of three 1 hour sessions. Best suited for parents and students in grades 11 and up. Current MIT students are welcome. Participants are welcome at individual sessions but some content in the later sessions will assume familiarity with the material presented in earlier sessions.
Contact: Daniel T. Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
Introduction to Financial Aid
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will discuss what Financial Aid is. The sources for Financial Aid. The formulas used in determining your eligibility. And also when and how to apply.
Mon Jan 9, 12-01:00pm, 1-135
How Does the Federal Methodology Work?
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will explain how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and assist you with the financial aid calculation formula. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2003 tax return.
Thu Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, 1-135
How is My Institutional Contribution Determined?
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will explain how to fill out the CSS/Financial Aid Profile and will help you understand how your information is used in determining your financial aid award by examining the actual calculations. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2003 tax return.
Mon Jan 23, 12-01:00pm, 1-375
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History and Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Dec-2005
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This IAP activity will explore the history, origin, use and art of the Tarot. Students should purchase the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck or similar learning deck for use in class. Students welcome at any session but encouraged to attend all.
Contact: Daniel Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
The History of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
In this session we will examine the development of the Tarot from its earliest known history to speculation on its origins. We will also examine the structure of the Tarot and will learn the basic format of the Major and Minor Arcana.
Tue Jan 10, 12-01:30pm, 2-131
The Art of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
In this session, we will look at various artists' interpretations of Tarot by comparing over 30 Tarot decks. We will discuss how different decks contain different expressive images relating to the same central core. We will participate in an activity designed to explore our own connection to the cards in the Tarot.
Tue Jan 17, 12-01:30pm, 2-131
The Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
In this session we will begin to explore the use of the Tarot as a Fortune Telling device. Examining the classic "Celtic Cross" spread, we will observe a sample reading and then partner to practice reading cards for each other.
Tue Jan 24, 12-01:30pm, 2-131
The Spreading of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
We will continue our exploration of Tarot as a fortune telling device by exploring the various spreads in current use. We will continue praticing reading for each other and will try new spreads in our reading.
Tue Jan 31, 12-01:30pm, 2-131
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MIT Financial Aid: Deadlines, Materials, and Applying on Time
Jason Shumaker
Thu Feb 2, 04-05:00pm, 54-100
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Interested in financial aid for the 2006-2007 academic year? MIT's Student Financial Aid staff will confirm deadlines, provide an overview of the financial aid application materials, review new procedures in the process, and answer questions to make applying for financial aid successful and easy. All participants will be entered to win a $500 scholarship! This session is intended for 2006-07 returning students.
Contact: Jason Shumaker, 11-320, 253-8467, jasons@mit.edu
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