Enrollment Services and Information 25 Application Process Students should first determine if they are eligible for financial aid. Refer to General Eligibility Requirements above. The priority application deadline is March 1; 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 fall 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 online at www.weber.edu. 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.) Students apply for Federal Student Aid via the Internet atwww.fafsa.ed.gov 2. Complete the WSU Financial Aid Application form (available on eWeber online atweber.edu, located under the Student Services Tab in the Financial Service section). 3. Submit a copy o f the stude nt' s p ersonal 1040 tax return, if filed, and spouse and/or parent 1040 forms if applicable (ONLY IF REQUESTED). 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-151,1-551,1-1551C, or I-94 with proper endorsements). Students are advised to apply online (see items above for appropriate Web sites). 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 contact a Financial Aid Advisor. When a student's file is complete, an award notice will be emailed to the student directing them to the web which will list the financial aid programs and the monetary amounts for which the student is eligible. Students should accept their award through eWeber online at weber.edu, located under the Student Services Tab in the Financial Service section. An award may be canceled if the Award Offer is not accepted within the specified time period. Satisfactory Progress Students working toward a first bachelor's 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. Students not meeting this requirement will be disqualified from financial aid until they bring their cumulative GPA to the minimum requirement. (This includes any transfer work.) Quantitative (Completion Rate) Students who receive financial aid must satisfactorily complete (receive grades other than I, T, W, UW, NC, E, or AU) a specified minimum number of credit hours based upon their award level. Any exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the Financial Aid & Scholarship Petition Committee. Only cases resulting from mitigating circumstances will be reviewed by the committee. Eligibility Status Students who receive financial aid and are under the minimum number of credit hours required by their award level will be put on probation or suspended from financial aid. Students may reduce the deficit hours by taking exti-a credits each semester or enroll in the summer term without using financial aid. (Transfer work cannot be used to reduce a 'WSU deficit). Credit hours transferred from other colleges/universities will be included in the total hour eligibility for satisfactory progress vjhether or not financial aid was received at the other institution(s). If students change their program of study, credit hours completed for the previous major or majors will still be included in the total number of hours for financial aid eligibility even though the credit hours may or may not satisfy program requirements for the nevj major. Once students reach the maximum attempted hours (150% of credits needed for graduation), they must complete their program with their ovjn funding. Maximum hours cannot be appealed. Appeals & Reinstatement of Aid Students disqualified from financial aid can regain eligibility by making up deficit hours without using financial aid and/or by bringing their cumulative GPA to at least 2.00. Administrative Review appeals requesting an exception to satisfactory progress requirements may also be made to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Petition Committee. Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds Up through the 60% point in each semester or period of enrollment, a pro rata schedule is used to determine the amount of FSA funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60% point in the semester or period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Title TV funds he or she was scheduled to receive during the period. If a recipient of Title TV grant or loan funds withdraws from a school after beginning attendance, the amount of Title TV grant or loan assistance earned by the student must be determined. If the amount disbursed to the student is Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog