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Show 22 23 Transfer Students Scholarships are awarded based upon cumulative GPA. Transcripts must be sent to the WSU Admissions Office at the time of application for scholarship. Work in progress at another school which will go beyond the February 1 deadline will require a transcript with the most recently completed quarter/semester for scholarship consideration, and then a final transcript at completion for admission purposes. Continuing Students Full or half tuition scholarship awards are based upon the cumulative GPA. A minimum of 12 semester credit hours of college GPA credit hours is required for this category. Activity Awarding Categories General Requirements e Must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA the Scholarship Office. Departmental applicant lists are sorted by the major that is listed on electronic files; therefore, students should verify that their major is listed correctly. Scholarships for Out-of-State Students Non-resident students may apply for scholarships in the categories outlined above. The waivers are equivalent only to the in-state portion of the student’s tuition; the student must pay the difference between in-state and the out-of-state tuition. Established policies and procedures are the same for resident and non-resident scholarships. International Students International students may apply for any non-resident scholarships. Donor specified selection criteria are the only limitations imposed upon international students for sponsor scholarship competitions. ¢ Must be registered full time (12 credit hours). Western Activity scholarships are one-year awards waiving full or half tuition, and are based on the student’s abilities or outstanding achievements. Activity scholarships (with the exception of leadership scholarships) may be renewed when the student meets the selection criteria established by the awarding department. A maximum of 10 semesters is allowed. This is a reciprocal tuition reduction program between 12 participating western states. Tuition for WUE students is the regular in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. Each state determines which institutions and programs it will make available to WUE students, but eligibility for admission and awarding of WUE tuition are then determined by each participating institution. Scholarships for Specific Activities With the exception of leadership, students are required to contact the activity area to get information about specific requirements and auditions. Scholarships are available in the following areas: WSU, a separate application for WUE is available through the Scholarship Office, and the program is not extended to currently enrolled non-resident students. Participating states are: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii (four-year Performing Arts - Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre Arts, Piano. Advise contact prior to February 1, audition only, call 626-6437. Debate - contact WSU Communication Department, 626-6426. Cheerleaders and Pro/Mo Dancers - audition only, contact WSU Athletics, 626-6500. Rodeo - write to Rodeo Club, c/o Roger Johnson, WSU 3002 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-3002. Signpost - Student newspaper. Contact WSU Communication Department, 626-6426. KWCR Radio - Contact WSU Communication Department, 626-6426. Visual Arts - Contact WSU Visual Arts Department, 626-6455. Leadership Scholarships These scholarships are available only to graduating high school seniors. Students must specify on their scholarship application that they wish to be considered for a leadership scholarship. Students need not be student body officers to be considered. In addition to the scholarship application, students applying for a leadership scholarship must complete the following: 1. Admission process for WSU. 2. Leadership Application from the Scholarship Information packet for the coming academic year. 3. A one-page resume of high school and community extracurricular activities/experiences. Emphasis on leadership responsibilities. 4. Two signatures of recommendation from counselors and/or teachers. Sponsor Scholarships (Privately Funded) General Requirements ¢ Must maintain at least a 3.50 GPA unless otherwise specified. ¢ Must be registered full time (12 hours). Privately funded scholarships are awarded according to the donor’s specifications, usually major-specific, and are often referred to as departmental scholarships. Departmental scholarships are awarded from lists prepared and forwarded by WEBER STATE Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) At most institutions program priorities and restrictions exist. At college level only), Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming. For complete information on the Western Undergraduate Program write to: Student Exchange Programs, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, PO Drawer P, Boulder, CO 80301-9752, or call (303) 541-0214. Utah Code 53-34-2.4 (100 Mile Tuition Reduction) This is a non-resident partial tuition reduction awarded initially only to an undergraduate student who has not previously been enrolled in a college or university in Utah and who has enrolled full-time and whose legal domicile is within approximately 100 highway miles of the Utah institution at which the non-resident student wishes to enroll. The reduction may not be more than onehalf of the differential tuition charged to non-resident students. General Eligibility Requirements ¢ Meet the admission requirements of WSU as described in the Admissions section of this catalog. (Conditional admission does not qualify for federal aid.) ¢ Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program that leads to a degree or certificate at WSU. ¢ Bea USS. citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen. ¢ Be registered with the Selective Service, if required. ¢ Sign a Statement of Educational Purpose/Certification outlining refund and default penalties. ¢ Be in good standing (not in default) on any student loan, federal loan or grant. (Any previous student loans must be within the annual limits.) ¢ Maintain satisfactory academic standing. (See Satisfactory Progress on following page.) ¢ Have a correct Social Security Number. ¢ Have financial aid transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities mailed directly to the WSU Financial Aid Office. Types of Financial Aid Available at WSU Grants/Gifts Grants are gifts that do not have to be repaid if satisfactory academic progress is maintained. All grants require a minimum GPA of 2.00 by the end of the second year whether attending fullor part-time. All grants require that the student demonstrate a financial need. The types of grants available are: Federal Pell Grant - Available to undergraduate students. Awards may range up to $3,000 per year. Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) Awarded to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Awards may range up to $4,000 per year. SSIG (State Student Incentive Grant) - Available only for Utah resident undergraduate students. The maximum yearly award varies. UCOPE (Utah Centennial Opportunity Program for Education) Available only for Utah resident undergraduate students. Maximum yearly award varies. Students should contact the Financial Aid office to see if they qualify for one of these grants. Student Loans Loans are aid that must be repaid. The types of loan programs available are: ¢ Federal Student Loan Programs Federal Perkins Loan (formerly National Direct Student Loan) Location: Student Service Center, Room 120 Telephone: 626-7131 Director: Richard Effiong The Financial Aid Program was established to assist students in achieving educational goals. The following sources of financial aid are available for eligible students: Grants - funds that are considered gifts and do not have to be repaid if satisfactory progress is maintained. Student Loans - funds that are loaned to students and must be repaid. Work-Study - employment opportunities that allow students to earn funds to help pay for school. Each form of financial aid has different regulations. Following is only brief summary of the financial aid process. Students desiring financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office as early as possible for guidance and assistance. Applications for financial aid need to be submitted by March 1. UNIVERSITY Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) * Subsidized Stafford * Unsubsidized Stafford * Federal Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) ¢ Short-Term Loans Short-Term Loans are available for the cost of tuition and fees, and sometimes books, through a variety of sponsors. Detailed information on loan programs is available from the Financial Aid Office. Employment - FWSP (Federal Work-Study Program) This program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who meet the basic eligibility requirements for financial aid and demonstrate financial need. Jobs are available both on-campus and off-campus. The Career Placement Center (Student Service Center, Room 230) has a listing of all available jobs and, where WEBER STATE possible, will help students with employment that relates to their course of study. Work study earnings are not reported as income in the application for federal aid, which makes the student eligible for more grant money. Application Process Students should first determine if they are eligible for financial aid. Refer to the General Eligibility Requirements listed on the previous page. Early application deadline is March 1; although, this does not guarantee receipt of any specific type or types of grants. Applications received after the deadline will be processed as quickly as possible with no guarantee that the award will be ready to meet autumn semester tuition and fees payment deadlines. Application Steps The WSU FINANCIAL AID CODE IS 003680. This code will be needed to complete your application. All applications and forms are available at the Financial Aid Office. 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal Application (for continuing students). (Students should make a copy for their records.) 2. Complete the WSU Supplemental Application for Financial Aid form. 3. Submit a copy of the student's personal 1040 tax return, if filed, and spouse and/or parent 1040 forms, if applicable. Special Requirements ¢ Married students under 24 years of age with no dependents must submit a copy of their marriage certificate. ¢ Students applying as Separated/Divorced or with parents who are Separated/Divorced, must also submit a copy of the Separation/ Divorce Decree. ¢ Students who are eligible non-citizens must also submit a copy of their Alien Registration Receipt Card (forms I-151, I-551, I-1551C, or I-94 with proper endorsements). Students are advised to bring all their paperwork to the financial aid office to be electronically processed. Applications will go through a Federal “needs analysis.” The ability of a student and the student’s family to contribute, as well as other resources, will determine the need for financial assistance. Students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) which will provide information on family contribution and financial need. To make changes to the data, students should bring the SAR to the Financial Aid office. When a student's file is complete, an Award Offer will be sent to the student which will list the financial aid programs and the monetary amounts for which the student is eligible. It is important that the signed and dated Award Offer be returned to the Financial Aid Office within the specified time period. The returned Award Offer must include which awards are accepted or rejected. An award may be canceled if the Award Offer is not returned within the specified time period. Satisfactory Progress Students working toward a first bachelor degree may receive financial aid up to a maximum of 189 semester credit hours. For students enrolled in a two-year degree program the maximum credit hours will be prorated accordingly. Qualitative (Academic Standing) In addition to the University’s standards, all students who receive financial aid must maintain at least a "C" average cumulative GPA (2.00) by the end of their second year of attendance, or after attending four semesters. Students not meeting this requirement will be disqualified from financial aid until they bring their cumulative GPA to the minimum requirement. UNIV ER S*I T Y |