Tag: U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid to host December FAFSA Webinar Series

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is hosting a live webinar series on Tuesday. This webinar series will provide guidance on creating an FSA ID and the submission of the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Click here to register. December 2024 Federal Student Aid Webinar Series Registration

This event is for students, parents, and college/career professionals and will feature the following:

  • The StudentAid.gov Account Overview – Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
    • This live session will feature an overview of StudentAid.gov for FAFSA parent and student contributors while learning how to access your most important federal financial aid information online.
  • Navigating the 2025-26 FAFSA Form for Dependent Students – Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    • This live session will guide dependent students and their contributors on completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA form required to qualify for various federal financial aid programs. The sessions will also offer tips on navigating the FAFSA process when facing unique or special circumstances.
  • Navigating the 2025-26 FAFSA Form for Independent Students – Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
    • This live session will guide independent students and their contributors on completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA form required to qualify for various federal financial aid programs. The sessions will also offer tips on navigating the FAFSA process when facing unique or special circumstances.

OLLU receives $3 million Title V grant for Kinesiology program

OLLU has received a $3 million Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance the Kinesiology program, the second largest major at the university. The project, “Transforming STEM Identity at OLLU: Advancing Kinesiology,” is designed to improve student performance and graduation rates.

The project will focus on student athletes. Seventy-eight percent of Kinesiology majors compete in OLLU athletics. 

“This grant will provide an opportunity for our students to graduate with real-world experience, certifications and research,” said project director Emily Sauers, PhD,  Associate Professor of Kinesiology. “Whether our students pursue graduate work or enter the workforce, they will be highly competitive candidates for any future endeavor.” 

The $3 million grant will be disbursed over five years and will focus on several equity-driven, evidence-based projects. Funds will be used to renovate the kinesiology lab, create a Women’s Metabolic Institute focused on cardiometabolic health in Latinas, and upgrade equipment to enhance experiential learning. 

“This grant is critical for Kinesiology,” Dr. Sauers said. “The implementation of new programs and infrastructure will put OLLU Kinesiology on the map.”