NEW!! uAchieve Degree Audit Tool
We are excited to announce your new degree audit tool, uAchieve. uAchieve offers you an in-depth view to your academic program requirements, completion, and many other important tools to help keep you on track to fulfilling your academic goals. uAchieve is available for you through MYSFCC. Once you are logged in to MYSFCC click on the link that looks like a graduation cap and you will be directed to your personal degree program and academic record. For assistance with uAchieve, please contact your academic advisor at 505-428-1275 or advisor@sfcc.edu or schedule an online appointment through bookings
COVID-19 VaxAid
Students do not miss your opportunity to receive $250 for being fully vaccinated. Visit this link for more information and directions on how to upload your information for eligibility consideration. https://www.sfcc.edu/vaxaid/
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COMPUTER Discount
DELL EDUCATION MONTH
It’s Dell Education Month! For a full month, we want to celebrate you. I want to ensure you have all the details.
Starting September 30th through October 31st, you and your faculty, staff, students and alumni can save up to $200 on select PCs* for your personal technology needs.
Share this with family and friends too – it’s for everyone!
Access Education Purchase Program benefits here: www.dell.com/dellu/sfcc
Plus, remember that your faculty, staff, students and alumni can get some great discounts on Dell Electronics & Accessories – Get that coupon on your Dell page too! www.dell.com/dellu/sfcc
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the COVID-19 pandemic domestic violence has increased around the world. In Santa Fe, Esperanza Shelter supports victims of domestic violence with resources and housing. Phone 505-474-5536, visit www.esperanzashelter.org , or call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 505-473-5200 or 1-800-473-5220. In Albuquerque, contact the Domestic Violence Resource Center, 505-248-3165 or www.dvrcnm.org.
If you would like to speak with an SFCC licensed Counselor please contact counselingservices@sfcc.edu Counselors are here to help.
EARLY REGISTRATION
Spring 2022 priority registration begins November 8. The schedule of classes will be available for you to view on October 25, 12pm. Schedule your appointment TODAY with your academic advisor to discuss your program requirements and scheduling needs!
1) Contact an advisor at Academic Advising at 505-428-1275 or advisor@sfcc.edu or schedule an online appointment through bookings at https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AcademicAdvising@sfccnm.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/.
2) Registration is at sfcc.edu. Interested students are encouraged to contact
SFCC’s Welcome and Advising Center at 505-428-1270.
FREE FOOD
The Campus Cupboard (room 302E) is offering FREE FOOD this Fall Semester each Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2-4pm for in-person pick-up. Students can visit weekly during open hours to select their own products or pick-up a prepacked box. We currently do not require any student identification. Personal hygiene (menstrual) products are available from Free Flow NM. If you cannot attend the current open hours or are not comfortable with in-person shopping, please contact cupboard@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1775 to arrange an alternate time or pick-up location. Visit www.sfcc.edu/campus-cupboard for more information.
FREE MONEY
1) Are you a currently enrolled in the Fall semester and are experiences some financial challenges? Have you experienced a recent emergency and need just a little help? Apply today through the Student Emergency Fund. Applications can be found on your MYSFCC page under Resources (Emergency Assistance Fund). Applications are reviewed frequently, and funds are directly awarded to your account. (The funds cannot cover the cost of tuition or books.)
2) Did you know that you may be eligible for FREE GRANT MONEY? Have you completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If not, it’s easy, apply today at www.fafsa.gov. Even if you are taking a few classes, you may still be eligible. For more information, please contact our financial aid office at (505) 428-1268. The 2021-2022 FAFSA applications are available now.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Internship Opportunity
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) is happy to provide paid internships in federal agencies to students with all majors and of all backgrounds, not just students with Hispanic heritage. (FLYERS attached.)
- HNIP Road Trip – 10/25-10/29: Next week, HNIP will be hitting the virtual road and hosting virtual information sessions every day, with alumni from across the country sharing their perspectives. Although each session will feature a particular region, students may attend any of the sessions.
- We invite you to share this opportunity with your students!
- Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend to learn more and be able to share the opportunity in talking to individual students.
- Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5416348563698/WN_JEOqFCINTyigI2Nkep_snw (The link is also listed on the attached flyer.)
- Spring 2022 & Summer 2022 Open Positions – Application Deadline 10/28: Several federal agencies have already requested applications for their internship positions are looking to fill them immediately. We encourage students to apply by Thursday, October 28th, noon ET to be considered for these open positions.
- Attached is a document with the available positions and outlines eligibility.
- To be considered for the listed positions, students must apply by Thursday, October 28th, noon ET.
- Of course, we will have many, many more positions become available, so students are still extremely encouraged to apply, even if not in time for these positions.
- We are working on posting these positions on Handshake and will share them with institutions who use the platform.
Just as an FYI, HACU considers and reviews applications on a rolling basis, meaning our application deadlines are soft deadlines. However, we can not stress enough that the sooner students apply, the better, because they will be considered and submitted for more positions. Every federal agency has a different timeline of filling internship positions, so by applying early, students are ensuring they are considered for multiple agencies and positions.
Thank you very much in helping us spread the word about HNIP and our available positions! Let us know if you have any questions or if we can assist in any way. Thank you!
Best regards,
Ben Melano, Hannah Roberg, and Anthony Hernandez
HNIP Staff
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
HACU National Internship Program (HNIP)
hnip@hacu.net
One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite #430
Washington, D.C., 20036
www.hacu.net
IMPORTANT DATES
1) Students will not be dropped for non-payment. If you are currently enrolled, you must pay in full or make payment arrangements with the cashier’s office. Contact them today at cashiers@sfcc.edu.
2) Students need to pay their current balance to register for the subsequent term. Please contact the Cashiers office today or visit your student account online (cashiers@sfcc.edu).
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Our Counseling services and Student Resource Center are sponsoring an online Parent Support Group. The group is free, confidential, and not part of the student record. Check out the attached flyer for full details.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK – Community Guidance Center (Presbyterian Medical Services)
2960 Rodeo Park Drive West Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 | 505-986-9633 | www.pmsnm.org/services/behavorial-health
PMS Community Guidance Center serves both youth and adults, providing individual and group therapy for mental health and substance use disorders, psychiatric medication management, comprehensive community support services, and crisis intervention. Presbyterian Medical Services provides specialty behavioral health programs based on local community need. These include services to veterans and their family members, jail diversion and specialty court services, Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR), an adolescent residential treatment center (RTC), outpatient substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health treatment. Everyone is eligible to receive PMS community health center services. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. If uninsured, a sliding fee scale is available based on income. There is staff who speak Spanish.
PMS Community Guidance Center sirve tanto a jóvenes como a adultos, brindando terapia individual y grupal para trastornos de salud mental y uso de sustancias, manejo de medicamentos psiquiátricos, servicios integrales de apoyo comunitario e intervención en crisis. Presbyterian Medical Services ofrece programas especializados de salud conductual basados en las necesidades de la comunidad local. Estos incluyen servicios para veteranos y sus familiares, desvío de la cárcel y servicios de tribunales especializados, terapia multisistémica (MST), tratamiento comunitario asertivo (ACT), rehabilitación psicosocial (PSR), un centro de tratamiento residencial para adolescentes (RTC), atención ambulatoria tratamiento por abuso de sustancias y tratamiento de salud conductual. Todos son elegibles para recibir los servicios del centro de salud comunitario de PMS. Se aceptan Medicaid, Medicare y seguros privados. Si no tiene seguro, hay disponible una escala móvil de tarifas según los ingresos. Hay personal que habla español.
Scholarship Application (2021-2022) Available Now
SFCC can help you pay for college with scholarships. One simple application puts you in consideration for state institutional and Foundation private scholarships. Scholarships are available for new and returning, part time and full-time students to help pay for college for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships are also available for second generation college students, Veterans, Native American students, Hispanic students and students with disabilities (must be registered with the SAS department at kayla.garcia1@sfcc.edu). SFCC offers performance-based scholarships through Contract for a Better Tomorrow (CBT).
For more information and to apply go to:
https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/financial-aid/
If you have questions or assistance email the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sfcc.edu from your SFCC student email account. Make sure to include your Student ID number in the email.
Se habla Español.
STEM Mentoring Program
STEM Santa Fe is looking for local college students to work on a STEM hands-on project with middle school and high school. This is a paid opportunity. Please check out the 2021-2022 Mentoring flyer attached to this email for more details.
SUPPORT GROUP
Beginning Wednesday October 20th, the Support Group offered by Counseling Services is opening up to new members! The group meets Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm for 1 hour. Please email counselingservices@sfcc.edu if you are interested in participating. We very much look forward to having you!
Janelle and Rosalie, your SFCC Counselors
Always Your Champion,
Dr. Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos
Associate Vice President for Student Success
Santa Fe Community College
505-428-1238
thomasinia.ortizgall@sfcc.edu
