Student Life
Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know
While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.
Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities
žžÀ² State's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available.
IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?
Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at žžÀ² State.
IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus
Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus.
Beware: Distracted Drivers in Ohio Will Be Issued Tickets, Fines Under New Law
The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.
IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders
The Building Black Leaders program at žžÀ² at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community.
Thinking Ink? You're Not Alone
Juliana Buonaiuto, Undergraduate Student Government president, stated in her convocation speech this year that she got a lightning bolt tattoo during the first two weeks of her first year. A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 32% of Americans have a tattoo. žžÀ² State Today went to some local authorities to see if those trends match the žžÀ² State community.
October Puts You Into a State of Well-Being
October is žžÀ²â€™s Mental Health Awareness Month. Though the national health observance is in May, the university chooses October to promote mental health awareness as the need for mental health support on campus peaks during this time.
žžÀ² State's Hospitality Draws Siblings to Same Program
Siblings Abby and Nate Bergdorf followed their family legacy when they both enrolled at žžÀ² State, but they have taken the family ties a bit further.
IN A FLASH: Trumbull Freshmen ROCK!
Students in žžÀ² State at Trumbull's Flashes 101 course rocked their school spirit.