October is the time of year when students begin signing leases for living off campus in Worcester, MA, for the following academic year. Housing & Residential Experience and the Office of Financial Aid presented on how to navigate moving off campus and what you will need to keep in mind.
We discussed an overview of the on-campus housing process for returning students, how off-campus housing impacts you financial aid (including paying rent with aid), and what to look for when searching for off-campus housing.
As your departure gets closer for your IQP it could not be more important to prepare financially and logistically for your journey. We discussed global scholarships you can apply for, the billing timeline, and what your estimated expenses will be. There are many things to note when spending money abroad and we will showed you how to get the most out of this incredible experience.
Learn everything that you'd need to know to file your taxes to get your best possible return. The Worcester Community Action Council talked about things like who is required to file taxes, required documents, what to claim on your taxes, education credit, international student tax requirements, and other free community tax resources to help file your taxes with you.
Join our financial literacy partner Kindros for a FREE for WPI students seminar on filing your taxes. From their very engaging team of experts, they will explore and instruct on the essentials of filing your taxes for the best possible return.
Join the Office of Financial Aid for a workshop to enhance your financial wellness and provide you resources that will support you with items like protecting yourself from identity theft, buying a home, and building up your credit.
