Still shopping for that #1 dream school? Looking to have a fresh set of eyes take a look at your portfolio or college essay? Hoping to master the art of number-crunching for your FAFSA application?

Then join us this Fall season at 705 Westminster! NUA’s Life After School Program will be hosting eight college visits and one financial aid workshop to help you better navigate the college application process, discover relevant scholarship opportunities, and further your understanding of what a good college should do for you.

Keep scrolling for a full list of the dates/times for each info session, or visit our Facebook event page, here! Each college visit will have a representative present for the respective school. And yes… we will have pizza!

Financial Aid Workshop

FAFSA + CSS with the College Planning Center of Rhode Island at NUA!
Saturday, November 10th // 12pm – 5:00pm
Please note, all students interested in attending must sign-up beforehand by emailing Mara O’Day at mara@newurbanarts.org. A parent or guardian must be present the day of. https://www.risla.com/college-planning/what-to-bring

College Visits

Lafayette College, PA
Wednesday, October 10th // 6:15pm
Six year Graduation Rate: 89%
Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 100%
Average income ten years after graduation: $67,500
Majors/Minors

Colgate University, NY
Friday, October 19th // 3:30pm
Graduation Rate: 91%
Average Financial Need Met: 100%
Average Income Ten Years After Graduation: $63,600
Majors/Minors

 
        Duke University, NC
        Monday, October 22nd // 5:00pm
        Six year graduation rate: 95%
        Average Financial need met: 100%
        Average income ten years after graduation: $77,900
        Majors/Minors

Wheaton College, MA

Tuesday, October 30th // 3:30pm
Graduation Rate: 79%
Average Financial need met (financial need 
is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 95%
Average income ten years after graduation: $46,700
Majors/Minors

Connecticut College, CT
Friday, October 26th // 3:30pm
Graduation Rate: 84%
Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 100%
Average income ten years after graduation: $53,400
Majors/Minors

Boston University School of Visual Art
Portfolio Feedback!
Tuesday, November 6th // 3:30pm
Graduation Rate: 86% 
Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 92%
Average income ten years after graduation: $62,000
Majors/Minors

Mount Holyoke College, MA
Thursday, November, 7th // 4:00pm
Six year Graduation Rate: 86%
Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 100%
Average income ten years after graduation: $48,600
Majors/Minors

Connecticut College, CT (Visit 2!)
Tuesday, November, 13th // 5:00pm
Six year Graduation Rate: 84%
Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 100%
Average income ten years after graduation: $54,900
Majors/Minors

 
       Syracuse University, NY
       Friday, November 16th // 3:30pm
       Graduation Rate: 83%
       Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 96%
       Average income ten years after graduation: $62,100
       Majors/Minors

RISD, RI
Portfolio Feedback!
Wednesday, December 12th // 3:30pm
Graduation Rate: 89%
Average Financial need met (financial need is determined by completing the FAFSA and CSS): 67%
Average income ten years after graduation: $46,800
Majors/Minors

 
Visit College Scorecard and CollegeBoard to find more statistical information about each school! Though net price calculators are available on a number of college and university websites, the RISLA College Planning Center has a great digital calculator you can use.