Form 1098-T, an IRS form entitled "Tuition Statement" is provided annually to qualifying students. This form provides the documentation necessary for students or parents to claim an education tax credit, depending on the taxpayer's own tax situation.
 
Hocking College is encouraging all students to register to receive their Form 1098-T electronically through their WebAdvisor account. Click on "1098 Electronic Consent" under "Financial Information" on the student site of WebAdvisor and select the first option which is the electronic consent. If no electronic consent is given, a printed form will be mailed to your home address on file.
 
For students who are also student employees, you may opt to receive your Form W-2 electronically. For that you would go to the employee site of WebAdvisor and click on "W-2 Electronic Consent" under "Employee Profile" and select the first option which is the electronic consent.  You'll get your W-2 a few days earlier this way. If no electronic consent is given, a printed form will be mailed to your home address on file.
 
Electing an electronic form of delivery for the Form 1098-T and Form W-2 will assist in our efforts to reduce waste, protect our environment and preserve our natural resources.

The Involvement Fair at the Student Center gives students the opportunity meet the leaders of clubs, organizations and societies, ask questions and get involved. This term's fair will be Thursday, January 16, 2014 in the Student Center.

If your club or group would like to participate in the Involvement Fair, contact Giles Lee.

The Student Center will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20. It will re-open at 6 a.m. on Monday, December 30, with limited hours and services through January 10, 2014.

Student Center Winter Break Schedule:

December 20	Closing at 5 p.m.
December 21 - 29	Closed
December 30 - 31	Open 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 1, 2014	Closed
January 2 - 3	Open 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 4 - 5	Closed
January 6 - 10	Open 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 11	Regular hours resume

Hocking College will close at 12 p.m. on December 24, and offices are closed December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The college will close at 3 p.m. on December 31, and offices are closed January 1 in observance of New Year's Day.  

Many campus offices and most academic departments will have limited or special hours from December 24 - January 2.  Please see the attached Winter Break Schedule. Please call ahead before coming to campus during this time to make sure the person or department you need is available.

Earlier in 2013, Hocking College AIS student Grace Wyatt gave a moving speech during the STARS ceremony about her addiction to alcohol. She recently wrote an essay on The Anatomy of Resilience that reminds faculty and staff why they are important in students lives.

On St. Patrick's Day of 2012, Wyatt almost lost her life in a bicycle accident. She had a traumatic brain injury and was in a subsequent coma. After recovery, she returned to Hocking College with the specific intention of being as involved as possible both in and out of the classroom.

"In the classroom, I learned the value of teamwork from group projects, the art of communication from the best instructors, problem solving from my most challenging coursework and leadership skills by presenting in class and tutoring students in need."

She quickly gained traction and became a leader in the freshmen orientation program, joined student government and became a STARS student, where her communication skills were put to the test when she had to speak on her alcohol addiction that led to her near-death accident.

"In the Hocking College classroom, we are constantly reminded of the importance and benefits of creating a positive environment to assist our patients in recovery."

Wyatt still wrestles with her addiction to alcohol, but is able to fight back with the support of her community and college.

"By taking advantage of every resource on campus, I provide my injured, recovering and addicted brain with all that it needs to take me to my career goal of becoming a dedicated health care professional and providing the same level of excellent care that was given to me."