RISE at Salem State University

CONGRATS!
Excited to announce the 2026-2027 First-Generation Association Executive Board: we're excited to see all you will accomplish!

President: Romy Panguere
Vice-President: Sara Salgado Constancia
Advocacy Chair: Janae Omotosho
Secretary/Treasurer: Lily Kimball-Hill
Public Relations Officer: Nat Galindo

Summer Sessions Are Here!! Check the Caption For Key Dates:

Summer 2026 Class Schedule:
12 Weeks (Full Summer): May 18-August 15
Summer I: May 18-June 27
Summer II: July 6-August 15

Full Summer and Summer Session I Add/Drop Period: May 19
Withdraw For Summer I : June 15th
Withdraw For Summer II and Full session: July 24th

More info on Summer Classes: https://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/registrar/summer-salem-state

More info on Key Summer Dates here: https://www.salemstate.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-26%20Academic%20Calendar_01_26_WEB.pdfhttps://www.salemstate.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-

Need Support? Summer Resources are available! Reach out to [email protected] for more information or guidance

Good luck with your finals! Don't forget to take care of yourself!

Here’s your reminder:
Eat real meals
Sleep (yes, actually sleep)
Take breaks without guilt

Studying isn’t just about how long you go, it’s about how well you take care of yourself while doing it.

Plan ahead, give yourself flexibility, and don’t forget: one bad exam won’t define you.

You’ve got this. 💛

Scholarship Opportunities
There's Space For Everyone Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount $3000
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2026.
Must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
Must be a legal resident of the U.S.
Apply here:https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship/

TODAY! End of Year Celebration for First-Gen Students!
3:00–5:00 PM in the MLK Room in Ellison Campus Center

Join us for an end of year celebration with free food, giveaways, mocktails, games, crafts, music! Get your own gift bag, enter a raffle for more! JBL, Beach bag, Artic cup, Aroma Diffuser...

The First-Gen Center’s End of Semester Celebration will have Latin-inspired food bar! Fun summer food and drinks! Piñatas! Giveaways! Arts, crafts, and games!
Come relax, connect, and celebrate the end of the semester with us!

See you there!

2026-27 FAFSA

Have you filed yours?

The Massachusetts priority filing date is May 1, 2026. Students who file after this date could lose eligibility for certain state programs.

Changes to federal processing will begin April 26, 2026. FAFSAS filed after this date could be delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

Please file your 2026-2027 FAFSA today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the financial aid you need!

TOMORROW!

End of Year Celebration for First-Gen Students! Free Latin food, pinata, giveaways!

Join us for an end of year celebration with free food, giveaways, drinks, games, crafts, music! The First-Gen Center’s End of Semester Celebration will have
Latin-inspired food bar!
Fun summer food and drinks, MOCKTAILS!
Piñatas! Giveaways!
Arts, crafts, and games!

April 24th from 3:00–5:00 PM in the MLK Room in Ellison Campus Center

Come relax, connect, and celebrate the end of the semester with us! Please RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026YearEndCelebrationFirst-Gen

See you there!

Scholarship Opportunity:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is partnering with Denny’s to offer Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate college students. Students at HACU-member institutions can apply for one of the five ($2,000) Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships to be awarded.

The Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship is available to students in all majors who meet the following eligibility criteria:

Undergraduate or graduate student.
Must be currently enrolled for spring 2026 semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Intend to enroll in the fall 2026 semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.

Link:https://hacu.net/hacu-and-dennys-hungry-for-education-scholarships-for-2026-27/

First-Generation Center’s End Of Year Celebration! Latin Food Bar, Games, Piñata, Giveaways, Arts & Crafts and more! 4/24 MLK 3-5pm