JCU Financial Aid Seminar

11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Optional Campus Tour

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Registration and Lunch
Dolan Center for Science & Technology Atrium
Grab a bite to eat with JCU community members before the event begins. Soup, salad, and sandwiches will be available, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Welcome
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue Auditorium
Carolyn Noll Sorg, Vice President for Enrollment Management at JCU, will welcome you to campus and share more about how a JCU education prepares students for inspired futures.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FAFSA Presentation
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue Auditorium
Claudia Wenzel, Assistant VP of Student Enrollment & Financial Services, will provide a detailed, line-by-line walkthrough of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), designed to simplify and clarify the application process.

1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Ask the Expert 
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Second Floor Nursing Wing
Drop by anytime to meet with our financial aid experts regarding specific questions you have about the FAFSA form or the financial aid process at John Carroll. We’re here to help!

Build Your Own Afternoon
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm and 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 
*Please note these sessions will run twice.

Understanding your Financial Aid Award 
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue Auditorium
Discover how to effectively interpret your student’s JCU Financial Aid Award in our focused session. Our experts will guide parents through understanding the details of the award and walk you through the next steps of your student's educational journey at JCU.

Loans 101
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, E130
Confused about loans? We'll provide clear, comprehensive information to help you understand the various types of loans available to you and your student, empowering you to make informed borrowing decisions for your child’s educational future.

Value of a JCU Education
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Reading Room
Join us as we illustrate the long-term benefits of investing in a JCU education. Throughout this session, we will delve into relevant statistics and highlight the unique opportunities offered at JCU, demonstrating how this investment is a pivotal step in shaping your child's future.

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Parent Panel
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Donahue Auditorium
In this candid session, current JCU parents will share their personal experiences with John Carroll. Gain valuable insights and practical tips from those who've been through the process, offering a real-world view into life as a JCU parent. 

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
JCU Community Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Mingle with JCU community leaders, faculty, and staff while enjoying assorted refreshments.

4:30 pm
Optional Mass 
Mass will be offered at 4:30 pm at The Church of Gesu for anyone interested.