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Your Key to Success: The Academic Success Coach

Meet Jenna Bieber. Jenna works in the Geneva College Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies as the Academic Success Coach. Jenna is a 2012 graduate of Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a concentration in secondary education. In 2015 she graduated from Geneva College with a master's degree in higher education. When not at work, she enjoys singing with her church's worship team, staying active and reading. And she is currently working on many house projects with her husband Brian.

But what students in the Adult Degree Programs really need to know about Jenna is all of the work she does for them in the office. She provides interventions, resources and support to meet academic needs. Jenna monitors the progress of online students as they progress through their courses by watching discussion boards and assignment postings in order to offer any help and encouragement where it is needed. This ensures that students stay on track with their coursework and stay connected to the people and resources they need to be successful. She also helps students with college skills such as writing basics and practical strategies including developing a workable degree plan and time- and stress-management skills.

Jenna encourages all students to use the resources available to them, which includes her services! She has a desire to see all students succeed in the goals they have set for themselves. She wants them to know that she is happy to help answer questions, get them the help needed and even just talk through their experience as an adult student. Jenna is also happy to share that soon students will be able to enroll in a new online course, “Success Strategies for the Adult Learner.” They’ll be equipped with useful tools and resources, especially as they transition to online learning at Geneva. The course explores topics like writing basics, goal-setting, faith and learning, reading strategies, APA style, and more! The courses in the Geneva College Adult Degree Programs are flexible and convenient, but that doesn't mean they are easy. Help and support is readily available—just ask Jenna!

Financial Aid is Available!

There is still time! Once you complete your 2015 taxes, visit www.fafsa.gov and file the 2016-17 form before May 1. The information you provide on the FAFSA will give you the best possible financial aid available for you. Nearly 90% of students receive some form of financial aid including grants, scholarships and loans. Talk to an enrollment counselor today and discover how affordable and accessible an academically challenging, Christ-centered Geneva College education can be for you.

Awarding Academic Excellence

To help adults who are seeking an accredited bachelor’s degree, Geneva is offering Step Forward and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships of up to $3,000 off the total cost of tuition for any major, either classroom-based or fully online.

The Step Forward and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) scholarships are awarded at a rate of up to $1,000 per term (for up to three semesters or terms). Students must have a transfer GPA of at least 3.25 to be eligible to receive either scholarship for the first term of their degree program major. Phi Theta Kappa membership is an additional requirement for the PTK scholarship. To renew the scholarship for a maximum of three terms, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 and be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester.

Additional financial aid is available to many students enrolling in the Adult Degree Programs. Be sure to speak to your enrollment counselor to understand the various loans, grants and scholarships available. If you are a service member or eligible for tuition reimbursement from your employer, let your enrollment counselor know to ensure the best possible financial aid.

Adult Degree Programs Alumni Special Scholarship

The Master’s in Leadership degree has a special offer for Adult Degree Program alumni! Apply for any of the upcoming 2016 M.S. in Leadership Studies class starts and receive a special tuition scholarship in the amount of $3,300.

But why chose a Geneva Master’s in Leadership degree program? Students experience positive changes in perspectives, attitudes and even behaviors regarding their roles as leaders. Understanding the challenges that face today's adult, Geneva College offers the Master of Leadership Studies degree, a 24-month online program. This innovative program allows you to focus your leadership development in three areas of specialization: Financial Operations, Project Management and Leadership, and Ministry Leadership. Now with the increased offerings and Adult Degree Programs alumni scholarship, there has never been a better time to get your master's degree. Sign up now—this can be a transformative experience for you, too!

Click here for Master of Science in Leadership Studies class start dates.