Enrollment Services and Information 21 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students Out of state students are eligible for Non-resident waivers, Weber Edge, Alumni Legacy, the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program, and the 100 mile radius scholarship. Current information for each program can be found on WSU website atweber.edu/Scholarships. International Students International students who have not attended another Utah System of Higher Education may apply for any non-resident scholarships. Donor specified selection criteria are the only limitations imposed upon international students for sponsor scholarship competitions. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) This is a reciprocal tuition reduction program between 15 participating Western states. Tuition for WUE students is the regular in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. WSU excludes Teacher Education, Nursing and Dental Hygiene majors. There are a limited number of these tuition waivers. Recipients must be full time (12 hours) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 maintained. This scholarship is renewable. To renew a WUE scholarship the applicant must complete the online Scholarship Application by the second Monday in January. Participating states are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii (four-year college level only), Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and 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. The priority deadline for online scholarship application for WUE is the second Monday in January. 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, 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. The deadline is March l. There are a limited number of these tuition wavers. Recipients must be full time (12 hours) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 maintained. Scholarship Waivers Any deferrals, exceptions or extended leaves of absence must be in writing and submitted to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Appeal Committee stating the request. Certain verification may be necessary. A form may be requested by emailing Scholarship@weber.edu. Financial Aid Director: Jed W. Spencer Location: Student Services Center, Room 120 Telephone: 801-626-7569 Internet Address: weber.edu/financialaid 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. The following is only a 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. The priority deadline for financial aid is May 1. 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. • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen. • Be registered with the Selective Service, if required. • Sign a Statement of E ducatio nal Purpo se/ 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.) • Have a correct Social Security Number. 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. 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 $ 2,887 per semester. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog