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Important Announcement- Financial Aid

Explore Your Financial Aid Options at CMI

Greetings CMI Students,

As you navigate your academic journey, We want to remind you of the various financial assistance programs available to help you meet your educational goals.

The Financial Aid Office (FAO) is here to support you by offering a range of resources, including Federal Work Study, scholarships, grants, and other forms of aid. If you’re unsure about the types of financial assistance you may qualify for, or if you have any questions about your current aid package, I highly encourage you to visit the FAO. Our dedicated staff can help you understand the eligibility criteria, application processes, and deadlines for each program.

Whether you are a returning student or new to CMI, itā€™s important to explore all available options that could ease the financial burden of your studies. Even if you think you may not qualify for certain programs, there may be opportunities you are unaware of, so donā€™t hesitate to seek advice.

Visiting the FAO early ensures you wonā€™t miss out on any financial aid opportunities, and it allows you to plan ahead for the upcoming academic year. Our team is ready to assist you in finding the best solutions to finance your education.

To schedule a meeting or to stop by for more information, please visit the FAO during office hours or contact us at financialaid@cmi.edu or 625-5427 (ext. 504, 248 & 246).

Take this step today to explore the support available to you. Weā€™re here to help you succeed! 

Sincerely,

FAO Team

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FAFSA and Tuition

Greetings to all CMI Students,

As you navigate your academic journey as a first time or returning CMI student this semester, CMI would like to kindly remind all students who plan to register for the Spring 2025 semester of the following important matters:

  1. FAFSA Application:
    If you havenā€™t already done so, please make sure to complete your online FAFSA application for School Year 2024-2025 as soon as possible. This is essential for determining your financial aid eligibility and award amount. Our Financial Aid Office (FAO) is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter during this process. By completing your FAFSA early, you ensure that any potential financial aid can be processed in time for the next semester. Don’t delayā€”visit the FAO for personalized support, whether it’s assistance with filling out the application or understanding which documents you need to submit.
  2. Explore Financial Aid Programs:
    If you’re unsure about the financial assistance programs available to you, this is a great time to visit the FAO. In addition to FAFSA-related aid, there are several other financial assistance programs, including scholarships, grants, and the Federal Work Study Program. The FAO staff is ready to guide you through your options and help you maximize your financial support. Even if youā€™ve never applied for aid before, stop by to see how we can assist you.
  3. Clear Your Tuition and Fees:
    All students must ensure that their tuition and fees are cleared before the end of the Fall 2024 semester. You can work with the Business Office to review your account and settle any outstanding balances. Timely payment will ensure that youā€™re ready to register for Spring 2025 without any issues.
  4. Outstanding Balances and Registration Hold:
    Please be aware that students with unpaid balances will not be allowed to register for Spring 2025 classes. If you have any outstanding amounts on your account, now is the time to resolve them to avoid registration holds. Contact the Business Office for assistance in clearing your balance or setting up a payment plan if needed.

By taking care of these requirements early, youā€™ll ensure a smooth registration process and be able to focus on your academic success in the upcoming semester.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Financial Aid Office or the Business Office. We are here to support you in any way we can.

Thank you for your attention to these important matters.

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College of the Marshall Islands 29th Commencement Exercise

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2022 CMI WAVES Graduation

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CMIā€™s Plan To Transforms the Student Cloud Printing Experience

The College of the Marshall Islands strives to be the leader in technology and innovation by continuously capitalizing on opportunities as a result of the fast-changing technologies today.Ā Ā 

The most recent analysis of the Collegeā€™s financial reports shows that office materials and supplies have remained one of the top five operational expenditures of the College over the past 10 years. The College earmarks over a hundred thousand dollars alone just for toners, cartridges, and paper. The IT Departmentā€™s annual budget for printing is fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for supplies just for computer labs,Ā  and this doesnā€™t include toners and cartridges. The college has seventeen (17) computer labs on campus, Thirteen (13) in Uliga, and four (4) in the DE Centers.Ā  To date, they have provided free-of-charge self-service printing stations. But, unfortunately, the outcome of this generous practice creates waste – printed papers are often discarded or documents never collected and left in the computer labs.Ā Ā 

The College’s strategic objective is to find saving opportunities by creating efficiency in our printing system while providing better and more reliable printing services for the students. To do that, the College is launching new solutions:Ā 

  • A wholly self-service and self-managed printing system.
  • Access will be available across campuses and from any device.
  • It will include an option to send printing to the ā€œcloud,ā€ using a Mobile application.Ā 
  • A payment management system can generate weekly, monthly, and yearly consumption reports for the consumer.Ā 

The IT Department projects that cost savings will not only be realized from the reduced consumption of about 40 percent in volume of printing but also to overall operations through a reduction in College utility and logistical costs.Ā Ā Ā 

CMI calculates that the overall savings from these strategic initiatives can be diverted to improving the delivery of education as contributing to the cost of increasing the number of academic programs in the near future.

ePrintit Instruction

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CMI’s Strategy To Capitalize On The Emerging Technology – DocuSign eSignature At CMI

Digital/Electronic for all approved Institutional Documents

The Collegeā€™s strategic initiative to streamline its business processes wherein moving from manual processes to automation or digital process. To ensure the Financial Management System and the Student Information System are well integrated, the College purchased the DocuSign system in 2021.

The new DocuSign system has enabled the College to improve its long-standing issues related to document management and minimize non-value-added processes in the system. Prior to acquiring the DocuSign system, the Collegeā€™s document authorization workflow was mostly done through manual or paper, wherein now the document authorization workflow is done electronically using the DocuSign system.Ā 

In the past, the secretary of the standing committees meeting prepared all the paperwork and printed out bulk copies of meeting minutes, agenda, and items for discussion among the committee members. After the session, you will see papers all over the tables for the trash bin. People are having difficulty locating approved meeting minutes and other documents related to the institution. Most of the time, important signed documents are missing. Approving documents is another challenge. People need to bring printed copies of the contract, memo, reports, and other college documents for someone to sign. The college spent so much funds on an annual basis for papers and toners. The acquisition of DocuSign has changed this process not only by streamlining the process but also by saving money for the College. The seamless integration of DocuSign into our current system makes everyoneā€™s work more efficient. One department that benefits so much from this system is the Business Office. Most manual forms include Budget Reprogram Form, Overtime/Comp-Time Request Form, Open PO Authorization Memo, Manual Check Payment, Online Wire Transfer Request Form, and Online Banking Fund Transfer. These important documents are vital for the efficiency of the business process at the College but most of the time these same documents usually are nowhere to be found during the annual audit fieldwork. The DocuSign system resolved this recurrent audit issue.Ā 

On the other hand, the Human Resources Department has started using the DocuSign system with all its processes. with Employment Contract, Personnel Action Form (PAF) Employee, Performance Management Evaluation Document, Exit Clearance Form, and other important forms related to HRā€™s daily operations. One of the significant improvements by using DocuSign and integrating other CMI applications is the CMI Vehicle reservation system. Before implementation, it was almost impossible to reserve a CMI vehicle on a daily basis. All are reserved and out for the day. The fuel cost for the College as a result of the previous process was uncontrollable. With the implementation of DocuSign through the Online Vehicle reservation system, the latest data show that there is a drastic reduction in fuel consumption as a result of a tremendous decline in vehicle usage. More vehicles are now available for business use. Other departments at the College were not mentioned in this article but they also have unique success stories in using the DocuSign system.

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Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning

This practice guide provides higher education instructors, instructional designers, administrators, and other staff with five recommendations for supporting learning through the effective use of technology.

Each session will focus on one recommendation from the guide:

  • Session 1: Use communication and collaboration tools to increase interaction among students and between students and instructors.
  • Session 2 (March): Incorporate technology that models and fosters self-regulated learning strategies.
  • Session 3 (April): Use varied, personalized, and readily available digital resources to design and deliver instructional content.
  • Session 4 (May): Use technology to provide timely and targeted feedback on student performance.
  • Session 5 (June): Use simulation technologies that help students engage in complex problem-solving.
Location Day/Date Time
Palau
Friday, February 26
7:30-9:00am
CNMI, Guam, Yap & Chuuk
Friday, February 26
8:30-10:00am
Pohnpei & Kosrae
Friday, February 26
9:30-11:00am
Marshall Islands
Friday, February 26
10:30-12:00pm
American Samoa
Thursday, February 25
11:30-1:00pm
Hawai’i
Thursday, February 25
12:30-2:00pm

RegisterĀ in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-mgpjotGdKikQKYRNknMwmzUKNV39HG

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For your convenience, we have also provided a link to the Zoom meeting below. We look forward to seeing you and supporting your work!