METS Virtual Career Fair – Thank You Jason Nappi!

A special thank you to Meteorologist, Jason Nappi with News Center Maine.

Jason presented at the 2023 METS Annual Career Fair on his career in weather science. Jason shared that it was when he was a middle school student that he fell in love with Maine’s winter weather, and started thinking about his future. His message to the student was to follow their dreams and don’t let negative messaging stand in their way. He impressed upon the students that anything is possible if you work hard enough.

Jason shared weather videos that captured unexpected thunder snow and strange weather patterns. Jason encouraged the students interested in weather science careers to take lots of math and science classes in school, to ask questions, and explore options because anything is possible.

Thank you Jason for such a powerful and caring presentation!

METS Virtual Career Fair – Thank You Kate Michaud!

Thank you to Kate Michaud, RN at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.

Kate presented at the 2023 METS Annual Career Fair on her experience in Healthcare. Kate shared her passion for helping others through nursing. Currently, she is a Quality Manager where she works to ensure that healthcare is provided at the highest quality possible at St. Joseph’s.

Kate shared her struggles as a non-traditional college student and encouraged students to prepare for college early and take advantage of programs like METS to help plan for going to college after graduation. Do what you love, love what you do – was a theme of her sharing.

Thank you Kate for the gift of your time!

Financial Aid Fridays Week Four – Financial Aid FAQs

Five things to know about Financial Aid
1. What are the types of loans available to me, and how do I access my loan money? –  Student loans can be overwhelming. Students must complete additional steps in the financial aid process to access their loans. If you are not sure which loan is the best fit for you, or the steps needed to access your funds, contact your METS Advisor as soon as possible for more information.
2. What does ‘cost of attending’ mean?  Each school developed an estimated cost to attend their school each year/semester. It is important that you know what your school considers in their ‘cost of attending’. There may be expenses that you have that they are not aware of! Connect with your METS Advisor to learn more.
3. If you received scholarships in your award, are they renewable? Many scholarships are awarded based on the school year/semester. There are some that are renewable each year. Know what the policies are around the scholarship that you were awarded. Reach out to your METS Advisor for support.
4. What happens if my financial situation changes in the middle of a semester?  If you or your family experience financial changes at any time, reach out to the financial aid office and explain the circumstances. There may be ways that the Financial Aid Office can assist with emergency funding or scholarships. It is important to let them know. If you are unsure if you should reach out, connect with your METS Advisor for assistance.
5. What does Selected for Verification mean? Some students are randomly selected for Financial Aid Verification.  It is important to respond to your school as soon as possible with the requested information. A delay in responding can impact your award! Reach out to your METS Advisor for help with understanding the verification process and identifying the documents requested by the financial aid office.