facebook.com/clemsonstudentaffairs                   January 2013
	Springtime at Clemson		It's FAFSA Time Financial aid is an annual process, and the deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2013–14 is approaching. For continuing students, the FAFSA deadline is April 1, 2013. Parents and students can simplify the application process by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. When completing the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov, the online application allows you to extract your 2012 income and tax information directly from the IRS. This reduces the number of questions you have to answer and decreases your likelihood of being selected for Verification (i.e., a FAFSA audit). The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available approximately seven–10 days after e-filing, so plan to complete your taxes early. For more information about the financial aid process, please see www.clemson.edu/finaid.
	Career Fair		Coming Home Again The Center for Career and Professional Development assists students in finding part-time jobs, on- and off-campus internships, cooperative education assignments and full-time positions. Students have an opportunity to connect with employers in several ways: through fall and spring career fairs that attract 175 employers, by utilizing Clemson’s online recruiting database, ClemsonJobLink, and many other resources. We look forward to assisting your student with their career search and also teaching them valuable networking tools they can utilize throughout their lifetime. Cooperative Education and Internships http://career.clemson.edu/co-op_and_internships ClemsonJobLink, part-time jobs, on- and off-campus internships, full-time jobs and career fair information http://career.clemson.edu/clemsonjoblink Spring Career Fairs http://career.clemson.edu/events/career_fairs/students/index.php Career Counseling Appointments http://career.clemson.edu/students/counseling Spring Newsletter for Parents http://career.clemson.edu/parents/news_letter/index.php
	Fitness Classes at Fike		Stay Healthy in the New Year Each year brings new goals and new challenges, which can cause stress. Exercise is a great way to work off stress and stay fit. Be sure your student knows about the hundreds of options available through Clemson's Campus Recreation. For instance, the Fike Recreation Center offers a wide variety of facilities, including a strength and cardiovascular equipment area, six multi-use gymnasiums, an aerobics room, racquetball and squash courts, a climbing wall, an indoor running track and sand volleyball courts. To play on team sports without intercollegiate athletic pressures, your student could check out Clemson's many intramural programs.
			Upcoming Events For upcoming events and information, please visit the Clemson University calendar or the academic calendar.