Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University administrators, faculty and staff are celebrating a milestone in the institution’s history. Newly arrived students have pushed fall 2008 enrollment figures to an all-time high. FVSU ended a second week of registration with more than 3,400 students registered, most already attending classes. The number represents a jump of nearly 35 percent over comparable figures last year.

Fort Valley State University’s Financial Aid department is increasing its budget to help students cover the higher cost of college. Each new budget reflects the increased expenses associated with tuition, fees, housing and transportation to better serve students depending on their financial situations. Eula Solomon, director of financial aid, says that budget categories have been expanded from twelve to sixteen – to increase the aid eligibility amount for students.

By Brandon Mackey, student intern

Fort Valley State University’s Office of Financial Aid and Veteran affairs is using an all-electronic computer system this fall in an effort to prevent long registration lines. Director Eula Solomon expects to see great success with the kiosks. The eleven desktop systems were purchased through Title III funding, for a total of $9,191.00.

Fort Valley State University’s Office of Financial Aid welcomes Charles Kendrick as its newest financial aid counselor. Kendrick enjoys supporting the educational endeavors of young people.

“We’re fortunate to have him aboard,” said Eula Solomon, director of the Office of Financial Aid.

It looks like fall classes at Fort Valley State University are in full session to visitors in the W. W. E. Blanchet CTM building. That’s because of a standing room only crowd of parents and students spilling into the lobby from the auditorium there. Today, the newcomers to campus attended a pre-orientation event to learn about academic programs, student life, housing and any information that will help make the transition to college life a smooth one.

Atlanta high school graduates and non-traditional students ready to take a step toward college will receive expert advice and a tasty meal at Fort Valley State University’s Annual Blue and Gold Social Cookout. The event gives potential metro area students and their families a taste of wildcat hospitality, Saturday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Atlanta’s J.C. Birdine Center. The festive barbecue is sponsored by the Metro Atlanta FVSU Alumni Chapter. Qualified students who apply will be admitted to the university on the spot.