A change in federal law has made more students temporarily eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under regular SNAP rules, students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet one of the exemptions. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to… Read more »
Students
Loss of Income?
Families of financial aid recipients who have experienced a significant loss of income during 2019 or 2020 may be able to have their eligibility for aid re-evaluated. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships has an Unusual Circumstance Form (UCF) on our website that explains the process and required documentation. Select the ‘Important Forms’ box… Read more »
SNAP Benefits for Eligible Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A change in federal law has made more students temporarily eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under regular SNAP rules, students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet one of the exemptions. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to… Read more »
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Announced Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org. Check out the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ for more information about the benefit… Read more »
Chancellor’s Employee Service Awards
Many staff have shown great skill in adapting to all of the challenges presented in the last year, in addition to supporting others to do the same. Let’s recognize this good work! Nominations for the Chancellor’s Awards for Community Engagement, Innovation, Learner-Centered Service and Outstanding Student Employee are being accepted now through June 30. Nominations may be made by any member of the IU… Read more »
COVID Superstar
This week’s COVID Superstars are the staff from our UITS Team! I would like to nominate the entire UITS staff for a long-overdue COVID Superstar award. The number of things UITS did to respond to the pandemic over the last year is truly amazing. Here are just a few: To adapt to our need for… Read more »
Apply To Be a Resident Assistant for 2021–2022 Academic Year
Indiana University South Bend considers residential living a valuable part of the educational process in which students participate when they agree to live in the residence halls. Resident Assistants (RAs) help students develop responsible, concerned approaches to group living by supporting their efforts to understand themselves and others. RAs also work with residents to create… Read more »
IT Notice: UITS (University Information Technology Services) is hiring!!
UITS (University Information Technology Services) is hiring!! Do you enjoy working with computers, technology and helping others? UITS has openings for part time employment with Classroom Technology Services. This team provides support to all the technology in classrooms, conference rooms and various administrative spaces. Experience with computers, projectors and hand tools is preferred, but training… Read more »
Graduate Business Program Open House
Ready to reinvent your career or climb up the corporate ladder? Consider what a Master of Business Administration OR a Graduate Certificate in Business from the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU South Bend may mean for your future. Join us for our upcoming MBA open house from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on… Read more »
Graduate Business Program Open House
Ready to reinvent your career or climb up the corporate ladder? Consider what a Master of Business Administration OR a Graduate Certificate in Business from the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU South Bend may mean for your future. Join us for our upcoming MBA open house from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on… Read more »