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February 06, 2006
Super Bowl FA Live from Cleveland, Ohio
With the Steelers winning Super Bowl XL on Sunday, I couldn't resist the opportunity to draw the parallels between the big game and applying for financial aid at Case.
I really thought that coming to Cleveland as a Steelers fan would be tough. Growing up in Pittsburgh, you were taught to dislike Cleveland and especially the Browns. Believe it or not though, being in Cleveland for football season is actually one of my favorite things about Case. There are plenty of Steeler fans here, and, on Sundays, you get to boast about your team while some of your friends keep hope alive for next season (and that's just after week 1). I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. Now onto the financial aid...
Lately I have been receiving calls from parents and students asking me about the process of obtaining financial aid at Case. I like to think of the process as a scoring drive in football. I apologize ahead of time to those not familiar/interested in football.
Imagine being a quarterback with only minutes left in one of the biggest and most exciting games of your life. You know that if you score a touchdown the game will be yours.
1st Down & 10 on your opponent's 10: You have some room on first down. It's up to you. You really want to pass the ball, but if you want to you can handoff for some yardage. (Complete your FAFSA.)
2nd Down & 5 on the 5: You are almost there. Try for the touchdown. (Admitted students should complete the online Case Financial Aid Form/Financial Questionnaire... you will instantly receive a Provisional Financial Aid Award if you do.)
(TIMEOUT)
3rd Down & 2 on the 2: Since you made great progress on the first and second downs, try to sneak the ball in. (You have done the FAFSA and Case Financial Aid Form. You can expect an initial financial aid award mailed to you sometime beginning in March.)
4th Down & 1 on the 1: You have a good feeling about this one... Go for it! (Go for it!!! Confirm your enrollment and join us for Fall 2006!)
(TOUCHDOWN)
So there it is... a plug for the world champion Pittsburgh Steelers and an explanation of the financial aid application process at Case all in one!
Posted by clk13 at February 6, 2006 10:55 AM
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