On Campus Resources & Links for Low Income & First Generation Students

1.) SFS (Student Financial Services)

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Website link: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/sfs

Listed below are some resources and links that are found in the SFS page
SALT
SALT is a free financial tool for our students and alumnas. SALT can show you how to take
charge of your finances, track student loans, look for scholarships, jobs and internshipseven
access discounts and deals. Visit www.saltmoney.org to sign up, and be sure to list Mount
Holyoke as your school to access exclusive benefits.
IRS Data Retrieval Tool Option
When completing your FAFSA use the Data Retrieval Tool option (DRT) to automatically
transfer your and your parents' tax information directly from the IRS into your FAFSA. This
significantly increases accuracy and expedites the application process. (If you have already filed
your FAFSA but did not use the DRT, you may return to your FAFSA and select that option.)
Mount Holyoke's Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is designed to help prospective first-time undergraduate students and
their parents estimate a family contribution and financial aid package. The Net Price Calculator
uses a simplified version of the complex financial aid need analysis and packaging process at
Mount Holyoke College. An early estimate can be a helpful tool for college planning, but please
be aware that the calculator is intended for first time undergraduate students who are U.S.
Citizens or permanent residents. If you have questions, please contact us.
Financial Resources: These external resources can help you with the application process, loan
management and your overall financial health:
ECSI - Loan servicer for Mount Holyoke College Loans and Federal Perkins Loans
CashNet - Third-party servicer for authorized user access to the electronic bill and
ePayment
Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk - Third-party service provider for the Student
Health Insurance Plan
Net Price Calculator - Estimator for first-time prospective undergraduate students and
their parents. Intended for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents only.
NSLDS - National Student Loan Database System for student management of all Federal
Student Loans borrowed and their repayment status
Private College 529 Plan - Not-for-profit organization to establish a prepaid tuition 529
option at more than 270 private colleges across the country.

2.) JobX
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Mount Holyoke College Job posting site. Here students who are either on work study or looking
for a way to gain money can find on and off campus jobs.
https://seojobs.mtholyoke.edu/JobX_FindAJob.aspx

3.) Peer2Peer Workshops

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Offers Free computer system workshop from the beginning to advance level. Some workshops
include but are not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, and WordPress.
(The Workshops are held in the Training Room, Library 619)
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/lits/tech/student_workshops

4.) The Lynk:

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A comprehensive curriculum-to-career initiative that prepares students for life and career with
goal-setting advice, a paid internship experience, professional development guidance, and help
with the post-graduation transition.
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/cdc/universal-application-funding

5.) LyonNet
LyonNet is the CDC's on-line resume, job search and recruiting system. There you will find
hundreds of internship and job opportunities, updated throughout the year, and links to other
valuable CDC resources like the Liberal Arts Career Network (LACN).
Simply login, upload your resume and begin searching opportunities. You can even set up a
search agent to notify you by email of opportunities that match your interests. If you need
assistance accessing LyonNet, visit the CDC or email the LyonNet Help Desk.
https://mtholyokecollege-csm.symplicity.com/students/

6.) Health Counseling center

All Counseling services are free of charge to currently enrolled Mount HOolyoke
College students.

Drop-in Talkin' Hours!

Could you use a space to check in about a problem or get some support? Think traditional
counseling might not be for you? Try Drop-in Talkin' for a free and confidential consultation.
These drop-in hours are designed to support students around stress, academic problems,
relationships, adjusting to a new culture, family problems, financial difficulties, and other

concerns. Additional information at Drop-in Talkin' FAQ.No appointment necessary! During

the academic year one of our counselors will be in:
Blanchard 216
Wednesdays from 6-8 PM
Fridays from 2-4 PM
Making an Appointment
The best way to make an appointment is to walk in or call 413-538-2037 during business hours.
Our administrative assistant can work with you to find the earliest available appointment that fits
with your schedule.
7.) LIFG Support Group (LIFG= Low Income/ First Generation)
(Open group to MHC students only)
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Has a Facebook group page for MHC students who identify as either or both low income or first
generation college students.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1652585591687073/

8.) Scholarships Websites

Fastweb.com
ScholarshipPoints.com
Cappex.com
Scholarships.com

9.) Study Abroad:

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Laurel Fellowship