Opportunities
Hello SASFAA!
Hello SASFAA!
Please share the following resources to your
Military Connected Students:
Set your Sights on Success Visit Tutor.Com https://military.tutor.com/home
Mentoring Program: American Corporate Partners (ACP) Free Mentoring Program: For Veterans and Spouses https://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program/program-overview
Scholarships
Army Emergency Relief
Dependent Children: https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship/Dependent-Children
American Legion Children of
Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship:
Scholarship is awarded to descendants of
military members: https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/
Army Emergency Relief
Spouse Education Assistance Program:
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA):
CCME Scholarships: http://www.ccmeonline.org/awardsandscholarships
Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) Scholarships: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support
Raytheon Patriot
Scholarship https://www.raytheon.com/responsibility/stem/grants_scholarships
Pat Tillman Scholar: http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/ Open to veteran and active-duty military members in all
branches of service, including the Coast Guard, as well as their spouses
Troop to Teacher: https://proudtoserveagain.com/About/Eligibility
Open to all current and former service
members who wish to become teachers in a K-12 setting
Field of Honor
Scholarship: https://www.foldsofhonor.org/resources/scholarships/
AFCEA
Scholarships:http://www.afcea.org/site/?q=foundation/scholarships
Wings Over America: https://wingsoveramerica.us/scholarships For children
and spouses of all U.S. Navy personnel
SVA’s Leadership Institute, sponsored by Prudential, is the premier
training for student veterans who are emerging leaders in their chapter, on
their campus, and in their community.
Kamesia M. House
kmhouse@uncfsu.edu
kmhouse@uncfsu.edu
2018-19 Global Issues Committee
Challenges
“If
it doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you.”
During my year as
GASFAA’s President-Elect, I had several Past-Presidents recommend that I use a quote
or theme that would help set the stage for the year ahead. My mentors said a theme would help the
Association remain united—ensuring we maintained our laser-beam focus for
students. For months, I stressed about what theme or quote would inspire others—fearing
I would pass out as I unveiled my grand theme to resounding looks of confusion
in the eyes of my GASFAA colleagues.
After racking my brain, looking where I thought I would find
inspiration, I still came up with nothing.
Instead, I decided that I would be the rebel and not present a theme or
a quote for 2018-2019. Rather, I would
do my best as President—providing guidance and leadership while also supporting
and uplifting GASFAA’s awesome membership.
At the passing of the
gavel during the 2018 annual conference, I shared a quote with attendees. “If
it doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you.” In reflecting on this short, simple sentence,
I realized how much volunteering, both in GASFAA and in SASFAA, has challenged
me—forcing me to step outside of my normal
routine and comfort zone. These opportunities have, in positive ways, led to
changes in how I approach life, how I complete tasks, how I interact with
others, etc. In receiving feedback from fellow board members and members, the
quote stirred others’ hearts and minds, too. While simple in syntax and
structure, these few words remain prevalent in our board meetings and in our
trainings and stand to inspire GASFAA’s membership for the remainder of the 2018-2019
year.
“If it doesn’t challenge
you, then it doesn’t change you.” I
invite you to take a moment, and think about this quote. To get a subjective
view, ask yourself if you have been changed, in a positive way, by something
that didn’t also challenge you. I
venture to say that most people aren’t changed if unchallenged. Often times, we settle for the status quo. Ask ‘why’ more. Look for
better answers to questions that you or others may pose. Don’t let challenge
defeat your end goal, but let it inspire you to seek, grow, and become more—both
for yourself and for others.
As 2018 comes to an end
and we begin 2019 with eager aspirations, let us not be afraid of challenges as
they inevitably present themselves—big and small. Rather, with laser beam focus, seek ways to
use that challenge to your benefit and growth. If you are new to financial aid or
to an affiliated industry, I encourage you to get involved with your state association
and with SASFAA. Challenge yourself to
try new things. See what you might learn and experience just by making the
decision to become an active member and volunteer.
Wishing you a wonderful 2019!
Amber Singletary
asingletary@gntc.edu
2018-19 GASFAA President
P. S. For those who made a recent ‘upgrade’ to
Banner 9, remember, “if it doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you.” I’m
repeating that to myself every time I try to close the screen from the
non-existent ‘X’ in the upper right corner of a window. J
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