UB Chronicle
The Upward Bound Programs at Morehead State University
October 2025 Volume 5 Issue 2
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Riddle Me This! (September) Answer
FAFSA Student Resources
FAFSA Student Resources
This month is FAFSA completion month. We want to highlight important resources to support our students complete this vital college document.
What corrections can be made on the FAFSA Online and what corrections do I need to make through my school I want to go to
What is the difference between a FAFSA Submission Summary and Financial Aid Offer?
It is important to check your UB email at least 2-3 per week to ensure you don't miss out on any important information, sign-ups, etc. If you need your password reset, please contact your UB Counselor for assistance.
It is important to check your UB email at least 2-3 per week to ensure you don't miss out on any important information, sign-ups, etc. If you need your password reset, please contact your UB Counselor for assistance.
Attention Students! Don't forget the November Return Trip is on a Tuesday (November 11th). You will need to get Educational Enhancement Leave for this and will need to follow up with your UB Counselor by October 20th, 2025 to ensure this has been completed. Your Guidance Counselors will have the form for you to get signed by your Principal
The Upward Bound Programs at Morehead State University are currently accepting new student applications.
9th, 10th, or 11th grade students at the following high schools: Bath, Bracken, Boyd, East Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Harrison, Johnson Central, Lawrence, Lewis, Magoffin, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Paul Blazer, Robertson, Rowan, and West Carter High Schools, are eligible to apply.
Students can submit the Online Application through our recruitment site at join.moreheadub.org or students can obtain a paper application by visiting our website or their high school guidance counselor for assistance.
UB/UBMS Eligibility Requirements
UB/UBMS Eligibility Requirements
- Submit the online and/or paper application with required documentation
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA
- Be first-generation (Neither Parent has a Bachelor's Degree), and/or meet federal income requirements
- Be College Bound
- Students accepted into Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) must show a strong interest in obtaining a STEM related college degree.
Explore U of L
Explore U of L
The University of Louisville (UofL) is a Carnegie 1 public research institution located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. UofL is home to 12,000 first-time, full-time undergraduate students and offers over 200 majors throughout 12 academic colleges.
The University of Louisville (UofL) is a Carnegie 1 public research institution located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. UofL is home to 12,000 first-time, full-time undergraduate students and offers over 200 majors throughout 12 academic colleges.
The student body is very diverse and engaged. There are over 500 students clubs offered and over 23 Division 1 sport teams (ACC conference).The campus has been recognized as one of the most beautiful in Kentucky. The University of Louisville offers a great value for both in-state and out-of-state students.
The student body is very diverse and engaged. There are over 500 students clubs offered and over 23 Division 1 sport teams (ACC conference).The campus has been recognized as one of the most beautiful in Kentucky. The University of Louisville offers a great value for both in-state and out-of-state students.
Terms to Know
Terms to Know
Rolling admission is a policy used by many colleges to admit freshmen to undergraduate programs. Many law schools in the United States also have rolling admissions policies. Under rolling admission, candidates are invited to submit their applications to the university anytime within a large window.
The Institution Specific Application is an undergraduate college admission application that is designed specifically for that institution.
The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries.
Taking Responsibility: Owning Your Actions and Your Future
Taking Responsibility: Owning Your Actions and Your Future
Taken from ChatGPT
Everyone messes up sometimes. We say something we shouldn’t, forget an assignment, or make a choice that doesn’t turn out how we hoped. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean beating yourself up over mistakes. It means owning what happened, learning from it, and figuring out how to make it right. When you take responsibility, you’re showing maturity and honesty, two traits that earn real respect from teachers, friends, and future employers.
Taking ownership also gives you control. When you blame other people or make excuses, you’re giving away your power to change things. But when you admit, “Yeah, I could have handled that differently,” you’re already growing. You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can always control how you respond. That mindset will serve you far beyond high school — in college, at work, and in relationships.
Being responsible doesn’t just apply when things go wrong. It also means following through on what you say you’ll do, finishing group work, showing up on time, managing your own schedule, and keeping promises. People notice when they can count on you. Taking responsibility builds trust, and trust opens doors - from leadership roles in school to future opportunities on campus or in a career.
The truth is, responsibility and freedom go hand in hand. The more responsible you are, the more independence you earn. When adults see that you can handle your choices, they give you more space to make them. And when you take ownership of your life - the good, the bad, and everything in between - you start shaping the kind of person you want to become. That’s not just about being accountable; it’s about becoming confident, capable, and ready for what’s next.
Understanding the FAFSA and Next Steps:
Understanding the FAFSA and Next Steps:
The financial aid process doesn’t end once the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is submitted. Here are additional steps you can have your student(s) do after you complete their form to delays in awarding them student aid:
Check their FAFSA confirmation page.
Review their FAFSA Submission Summary.
Make corrections, if needed.
Check email and letter correspondences regularly for additional verification requirements and submit any required documents by their institution in a timely manner (Ex: Official High School Transcript)
Image 1: Example FAFSA Confirmation Page
Image 2: Student Aid Index (SAI) Range
Image 3: FAFSA Status Indicator
Image 4: FAFSA Details Screen
Image 5: FAFSA Submission Summary
What happens after your student(s) submit their FAFSA online? Does that mean they are done?
What happens after your student(s) submit their FAFSA online? Does that mean they are done?
No, After your student(s) submit their FAFSA form online, they'll see a confirmation page like the image shown. The full confirmation page will appear if all information, consent and approval, and signatures required on your form have been submitted. This includes have the contributors indicated on the FAFSA have also completed their sections of the form.
If they have other contributors who still need to complete their FAFSA sections, you’ll see an abbreviated confirmation page after submitting the student sections of the form.
A contributor is anyone (Student, their spouse, their biological or adoptive parent, or the parent’s spouse) who is required to provide information on the FAFSA form, sign the FAFSA form, and provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred directly from the IRS into the form.
Each contributor invited to the student(s) FAFSA form must log in to their own StudentAid.gov account to complete their sections and sign the form.
Note: The FAFSA can’t be fully processed until all contributors complete and sign their sections. The full confirmation page and information will be emailed to the student once all required sections are complete and your form is submitted.
The confirmation page will include any next steps your student(s) may need to take for their FAFSA form. This may include immediate actions, such as providing consent and approval or a signature from a contributor. Remember: The student and their contributors must provide the required information, consent and approval, and signature for their FAFSA form to be complete and for them to be eligible for federal student aid.
After your FAFSA form is submitted successfully, the confirmation page will list your student(s) estimated Federal Pell Grant eligibility and estimated Student Aid Index (SAI). The SAI is an index number (ranging from –1500 to 999999) that’s calculated using the information provided on their FAFSA form. The official SAI will be given once their FAFSA is processed and the FAFSA Submission Summary is accessible via their studentaid.gov account.
A lower or negative SAI indicates to a college or university that your student(s) has a higher financial need. It also means they will have a higher likelihood of qualifying for a Federal Pell Grant.
When reviewing the FAFSA confirmation page, keep in mind that this is not an financial aid offer. That will come separately from the school(s) they apply to after they are accepted for admission.
Checking the Status of the FAFSA
Checking the Status of the FAFSA
To confirm the completion of your student(s) FAFSA form or check the status, they can do so through studentaid.gov.
They will first log in to studentaid.gov using their FSA ID and password. (Username/Password)
They will then navigate to their account Dashboard. Locate the FAFSA form under the “My Activity” section and review the status listed.
In this section, you may see the following:
Draft—you’ve started your FAFSA form but haven’t completed your required sections.
In Progress—you’ve completed your required sections of the FAFSA form but haven’t submitted the form.
Action Required—you’ve completed your required sections but there was an error, and a correction is needed. This may include missing consent and approval and/or a signature.
In Review—your form was submitted but hasn’t been processed yet.
Processed—your FAFSA form was processed successfully with no errors.
Closed—your FAFSA form was started but wasn’t submitted before the deadline.
To review specific details about their application, they can select the FAFSA form in the “My Activity” section.
What is the FAFSA Submission Summary and Why is it important?
What is the FAFSA Submission Summary and Why is it important?
Once a FAFSA form is submitted, it will be processed in one to three days. Once it has been processed, they can log in to their StudentAid.gov account to view the FAFSA Submission Summary.
The FAFSA Submission Summary is not an official financial aid offer, but includes important information across four tabs. Review each tab carefully with your student(s) to make sure the information is correct and take any actions listed on the final tab. Each tab covers a specific topic:
Eligibility Overview includes estimates for federal student aid and confirms your student(s)' official SAI.
FAFSA Form Answers includes the responses provided on the FAFSA form and the ability to start a correction if you notice any errors.
School Information includes details about the schools listed on the FAFSA form so you can compare them.
Next Steps includes information for your awareness and actions that your student(s) may need to take for their FAFSA form.
Needing to contact your UB Counselor?
Needing to contact your UB Counselor?
Ashley Cooper (Associate Director UB Central)
Schools Served: Elliott, Morgan, and Magoffin
Brandon Isaac (Associate Director UBMS North)
Schools Served: Mason, Fleming, and Rowan
Gabby Johnson (Associate Director UBMS South)
Schools Served: Boyd, Paul Blazer, and Robertson
Gabe Markwell (Associate Director UB East)
Schools Served: Bracken, Lawrence, and Johnson
Cheyenne Wilson (Academic Coordinator)
Schools Served: Bath, Harrison, Montgomery and Nicholas
We are in the process of hiring a new Academic Coordinator who will serve Menifee, Lewis, East and West Carter.
In the meantime, if you need to contact UB, the UB Admin Staff member who is serving your school is listed below:
Brandon: Lewis
Ashley: East Carter
Cheyenne: West Carter
Gabe: Menifee
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science are 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored by Morehead State University.
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