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School and Life Management

School and Life Management. Agenda. Evaluate expectations. Ways to reduce stress. Understanding SMART goals. Where to find help. Have you seen this?. Ohio State Marching Band Michael Jackson Tribute. Ohio State’s example. Set a SMART goal

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School and Life Management

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  1. School and Life Management Office of Student Financial Assistance

  2. Agenda • Evaluate expectations. • Ways to reduce stress. • Understanding SMART goals. • Where to find help.

  3. Have you seen this? Ohio State Marching Band Michael Jackson Tribute

  4. Ohio State’s example • Set a SMART goal • Practice, practice, practice – this does not happen overnight or at the last minute • Perfect the execution of your plan - it’s show time! Cost of attendance less expected family contribution = financial need

  5. How many of you feel like you are on a tightrope…trying to keep expectations in balance?

  6. Expectations • School • Work • Family • Social

  7. Managing Expectations • Be proactive: “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” • The choices you are making now will impact your future • Learn to manage STRESS! Cost of attendance less expected family contribution = financial need

  8. Stressed? Desserts?

  9. Time Management There are basically four ways to spend time. Which one is most like you? • Procrastinating • Slacking • People Pleasing • Prioritizing www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

  10. Time Management

  11. Slackers

  12. “May I be your doormat?”

  13. Prioritizing

  14. Begin with the end in mind. • What is your goal? Use the SMART goal technique to clarify your goal: • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Realistic • Timely

  15. Stay organized. • Use a planner. • Schedule big items first then smaller commitments next. • Adjust – be flexible not stressed. www.flvc.org

  16. Unique situation but not alone. • Prepare for family response. • Identify people who are supportive of your journey. • Stay focused. First Generation Students.

  17. Where to go for help. • Tutoring • Career Counseling • Wellness center • Counseling • Childcare • Transportation • Student Success classes www.fastweb.com

  18. Tips for Success. Successful people realize: from time to time they have to do things they don’t like (missing the party for studying for a test, eating PBJ sandwichesinstead of eating out, visiting family instead of Spring Break in Daytona ). Why? Because they remember to “look up” to realize their ultimate goal and stay focused.

  19. MYF • Mapping Your Future is a non-profit organization dedicated to combining person-to-person financial counseling with online resources to help students plan for the future • College preparation • School selection • Career exploration • Money management www.mappingyourfuture.org

  20. NyFF • Financing higher education • Managing day-to-day money (Budget) • Career planning • Credit www.navigatingyourfuture.org

  21. Contact us • E-mail: osfa@fldoe.org • Telephone: 1-888-827-2004 • OSFA Outreach: • Representative Name • Representative Number • Representative E-mail

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