thanks to our sponsors
Next Generation Student Leader Conference Promo
thanks to our sponsors
LUNCH INCLUDED
LUNCH INCLUDED
With the payment fee, each student gets a full meal with a drink.
GIVEAWAYS
GIVEAWAYS
Throughout the conference we will be giving away gifts such as t-shirts, gift cards, and goodie bags.
Learn more about the final scholarship ...
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT
Design Coming Soon...
.jpg)
.
Saville Harris
​
Assistant Director of Student Engagement (Greek Life)Educational Background: Stephen F. Austin State University, 2011 B.S.; Stephen F. Austin State University 2013, M. Ed.
.
Fall 2019 Keynote Speaker
Scholarship information
Rules:
In order to apply for the scholarship you will have to:
-
Download and print (or pick up from the main office) our "Teacher Recommendation Form" and ask one of your teachers to fill it out for you.
-
Turn in the conference application signed by your parents together with the teacher recommendation form filled out by your teacher
-
You will have your name entered twice into the drawing if you share the picture of our flyer in your social media and send us a screenshot of it to our Instagram or Twitter account @olasfasu
Click on the icon to download the Teacher Recommendation Form
The college application and admission processes
9:30 - 10:30 AM
​
Multimedia Rom
An admissions officer will explain the step by step process on how to apply for college, and what do students need to get admitted to SFA. Then the college student speakers will have a chance to give the high school students some tips and tricks on what they wish they would have known before they started applying for college.
​
Admissions Officer:
Student Speakers:
How to pay for college?
9:30 - 10:30 AM
​
Tiered Classroom
A financial aid officer will give the students a brief explanation about the SFA Scholarship application, the work-study program, FAFSA, and TAFSA. Then the student speakers will have a chance to provide more information about private scholarships that have helped them pay for college and tips and tricks about having a job off-campus.
​
Financial Aid officer:
Student Speakers:
How to college? Student Panel
9:30 - 10:30 AM
​
The Commons Room
This is a student-led session where college students give advice on how to smooth the transition of going from High School to College. What helped them feel less homesick and what helped them personally to have a great experience at SFA, such as organizations they joined, their daily routines, etc.
​
Student Speakers:
How to be a top student? Habits you can build today to become a successful student tomorrow
10:40 - 11:40 AM
​
Multimedia Room
Habits you can build today to become a successful student tomorrow. College students will speak about their tips and tricks that they did in high-school and carried onto college that helped them stay on top of their activities in college.
​
Student Speakers:
Money matters (Money Management)
10:40 - 11:40 AM
​
Tiered Classroom
With the huge responsibility of having to handle your own finances in college, it can be easy to mismanage your paychecks and refund money. In this session. a business professional along with college students will give their advice on their best ways to take control of their money.
​
Business professional: Center for Career and Professional Development
Student Speeakers:
Your story is your superpower!
10:40 - 11:40 AM
​
The Commons Room
This session is focused on taking pride on your background, your struggles, and taking care of your mental health in the process. Attending college can be an emotional rollercoaster and students can get lost in the process of finding their identity. In this session, college students will share their stories, tips, and tricks on how their background was a key factor in their success in college and finding their true passion for what they wanted to do as a career.
​
Professional speaker: Armando Palomino
Student Speakers: