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Location |
Dates Open for Service |
Hours
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RSC
Financial Aid
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Throughout the break | 24/7 |
RSC Tempe
Computer Lab |
Sat, Dec. 26
Mon., Dec. 28 - Thurs., Dec. 31
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8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
RSC
Technology Helpdesk
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Throughout the break
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24/7
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RSC Tempe Testing
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Sat., Dec. 26
Mon., Dec. 28 - Thurs., Dec. 31
Sat., Jan 2
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8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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RSC Tempe Tutoring
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Mon., Dec. 28 - Wed., Dec. 30
Sat., Jan 2
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Comm Surprise Testing
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Sat., Jan 2
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Comm QC Testing
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Sat., Jan 2
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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RSC Northern Computer Lab
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Mon., Dec. 28 - Wed., Dec. 30
Sat., Jan 2
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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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RSC Northern Testing |
Sat., Dec. 26
Mon., Dec. 28 - Thurs., Dec. 31
Sat., Jan 2
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8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Milton Berle, once stated that “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
A few years ago, I felt that there were no opportunities for me to advance. After spending years on the street homeless and addicted, I made the first step by getting clean and sober. I found a job and was living in my own place. Life was great, but something was missing.
I loved my job, however, I knew I wanted to build a better financial future for myself. I looked around and saw that other people were attending college and working. I did some research and found that Rio Salado would be the perfect fit for my schedule.
It wasn’t easy going back to college. I was in default on my student loans and I didn’t know how I would afford to pay back the loans with my part-time job. I spoke with the Department of Education’s ombudsmen and found out that I could make payments that would be based on my income. I was ecstatic. I began the process of applying to Rio as soon as I was out of default.
There were some challenges along the way, but with the help of a great support system, I have been able to keep up in school. I even joined some student activities such as Phi Theta Kappa and the National Society of Leadership and Success. I have been able to travel and meet new people. I have had the pleasure of working with the wonderful staff at Rio Salado during some of our student activities.
Going back to school has opened the door for me. When opportunity didn’t knock – I built the door. I am thankful every day that Rio Salado College opened that door to a better life for me.
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“As educators, we have a responsibility to serve our communities," said Dr. Terry. "Interacting with people from the community reminds me of why we do what we do. Our purpose as an institution and as people are made clearer when we take the time to serve.”A big thank you to Rio Salado staff, students and members of our community who dropped off book donations and monetary gifts during our fall campaign.
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