Newsletter – January 13 | Rockland Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news-events/newsletters/> [image: University College] <http://learn.maine.edu/> *Rockland <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland>* *Newsletter – January 13* *Flu Shot Clinic Coming to URock This Wednesday!* The Knox County Clinic will provide *free* onsite flu shots at URock on Wednesday, Jan 15 from 3:00 – 4:00PM in room #405 for those without health insurance. Just come and roll your sleeve up! *Watch Registration Deadlines for Add-Drop* The semester is underway. Remember that if you need to drop or swap a class, you must do that within the first two weeks to avoid penalties. Schedule an advising appointment asap through the URock front office<[log in to unmask]>if you are considering schedule changes. *Please check your Maine Street account for any messages related to billing information and financial aid. This is important!* *Career and Money Management Workshops at URock* Linda Buckmaster of Women, Work and Community (596-2615) will be hosting some career and money management sessions at URock starting in January. *The Knox County Family Development Account (FDA) for Education – Wednesday, January 29 from 3:00 – 4:00PM.* In this session you will learn about a matched savings program that allows you to save money for college. For every $1 you save, the program matches it with $4 for school costs. Contact Linda Buckmaster<http:[log in to unmask]>for more info or sign up for the session at the URock front desk. *Individual Career and Money Consulting:* On Wednesdays, January 22 and February 5 from 11AM to 1PM, Buckmaster will meet individually with students to answer money questions and concerns. Get help with: deciding on a career that meets interests and financial needs; writing a resume and cover letter; job search techniques; managing money while on financial aid; and, how to apply for a Family Development Account. Sign up for these times at the URock front desk. *Proctored Test Times for the Spring Term* URock will hold proctored test times on Tuesdays from 8 – 11AM and on Fridays from 4 – 7PM. You must call ahead to schedule your test and remember to bring your photo ID! *URock will be Closed on Martin Luther King Day* On Monday, *1/20* University College at Rockland will be closed in observance of the *Martin Luther King Holiday*. There are no classes. *Are You Ready for Storm Cancellations?* It has been an active season so far. URock posts messages instantly on its webpage about any delays or course cancellations. You will also find information on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 or on the URock office message machine. *Get Help with Your FAFSA Now!* File or renew your *Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>*for the next cycle in 2014-2015 as soon as possible in order to qualify for the most financial aid. Apply immediately, don’t wait until you file a tax return! Estimate the numbers and file now. Once you have filed your tax return, correct any FAFSA data, as needed. Attend an *MEOC*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/get-started/financial-aid/essentials-of-college-planning-workshops/> *Financial Aid Workshop session *at URock on the following dates for hands on help with your FAFSA: Monday, January 27 Mondays, February 10 & 24 Mondays, March 10 & 24 Mondays, April 14 & 28 Mondays, May 5 & 19 Mondays, June 2, 16 & 30 *URock Sweats and Tees – More Styles and Colors* Check out the styles and colors of URock sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts and more. 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