Parent Weekly Newsletter 2/29Spring 2008, Issue #5 |
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Biola
University, Office of Parent Relations, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA
90639 / (800) 99-BIOLA / (562) 906-4535
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Greeting |
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Well,
this is March and the months are just flying by! At the last Parent
Council meeting, the Council had the pleasure of hearing from the
Director of Financial Aid as he explained what is currently going on in
their department and what they are doing to help our students. I was
amazed! With one daughter, Angelina, currently in her 3rd year,
and an incoming freshman, Michaelene, you would think that I would
understand the financial aid dance, so to speak, right? Wrong!
I was amazed to learn that by just filing earlier, our students would have a better chance of receiving limited financial aid grant money. Also, if we could get our kids to fill out the FAFSA and apply for outside scholarship opportunities, guess what, they just might qualify for some additional assistance! Wow, what a concept!! I realized that we have to teach our kids about becoming more proactive in searching out for grants and aid. Fortunately, the Director of Financial Aid also indicated that he and his staff are gearing up for a great new campus-wide administrative program (Banner) that may allow students to apply for, and will match them to, available institutional scholarships. The implementation of this system will take place over the next two years. Also, do you know that if you have questions about awarded money for your students that your student can call Financial Aid, and if you want to know about dispersed money your student can call Accounting? A lot of times our students just don't know what department to talk to, and so I pass this bit of information along so you can help inform your student. I walked away from this Parent Council meeting with the understanding that the Office of Financial Aid is truly a friendly place and their staff want to assist our students. Remember where God guides he provides- "I will never leave you or forsake you." Joshua 1:5 Remember to file those FAFSA applications!! Anna Marie Dalbey Parent Council Member  Anna and Glen Dalbey (Angelina '09) |
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Did You Know? |
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You can file the FAFSA before completing your taxes!When it comes to the FAFSA the earlier your students gets started the better. In fact, you can and should begin to fill it out now, even if your taxes are not done. Why? Because even just beginning an online application places your student in line for Federal and State Funding. So fill in as much information as possible now, and then when you have your taxes done go back and fill in the rest. To find out more information on the FAFSA and State and Federal deadlines, visit the FAFSA Website. |
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BIOLA turns 100 |
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Los Angeles Times Features Biola's 100 Year Celebration The Los Angeles Times wrote a feature article on Biola's 100 years of history and impact in the world. Interviewed in the article are President Barry H. Corey, Ken Bascom, Fred Sanders and Clyde Cook. Read the full article on the LA Times website. |
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Chapel |
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Chapel Mission Statement“Chapel brings together the Biola community for a directed time of worship and instruction, focused on developing mature disciples of Jesus Christ.”  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Chapels Chapel #1: 9:30 a.m. in Chase Gymnasium Monday March 3rd- Centennial Chapel Bishop Kenneth Ulmer Wednesday March 5th- Day of Prayer: Community celebrates Lord's Supper led by President Corey Friday March 7th- Phil Wickham worship Contemporary Christian vocalist/songwriter and guitarist from San Diego. Wickham has released three CDs, Give You My World in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, and Cannons in 2007. His song "After Your Heart" was listed as the #22 CCM song on R&R magazine's December 15, 2007 chart. Wickham visits churches across the world to play his music. In the fall of 2006, he toured on the "Coming Up to Breathe" tour with MercyMe and Audio Adrenaline. In the fall of 2007, he toured on the Remedy tour with The David Crowder Band and The Myriad. Wickham is the brother of Evan Wickham and son of John Wickham, veteran of Jesus Movement bands such as The Way and Parable. |
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Parent's Corner |
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Spring 2008 Hugs from Home- Good MedicineFlu season is officially here. Brighten up your students day with one of two packages specially designed to get them up and running. To order a gift package visit our website or call our office at 1.800.99.BIOLA. Vitamin Hug- $20 Order Here Give your student a boost with this package that includes 2 Vitamin Waters, trail mix, natural fruit snacks, immunity boosting Emergen-C packets, nuts, and 2 Cliff energy bars.  Get Well Hug- $20 order here Is your student sick? Send them this package, which is sure to lift their spirits and show them your love. It contains chicken soup, crackers, apple juice, cough drops, apple sauce, tea and tissues. Order this one before 10:00 a.m. and we will deliver it that day. [ return to top ] |