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Show Enrollment Services and Information 19 Financial Aid Director: Jed W. Spencer Location: Student Services Center, Room 120 Telephone: 801-626-7569 I nte rnet Add ress: 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 March 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 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.) • 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 $ 2,775 per semester. Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) - Awarded to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Awards may range up to $500 per semester. LEAP (formerly 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. UHEAA GRANT (Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority) - Available only for Utah resident undergraduate students. Maximum yearly award varies. Student Loans Loans are aid that must be repaid. The types of loan programs available are: • Federal Perkins Loan (formerly National Direct Student Loan) • Federal Direct Loan o Subsidized Stafford o Unsubsidized Stafford o Federal Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students o Federal Graduate Plus Loan for Students in Graduate Programs 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 Services Center, Room 230) has a listing of all available jobs and, where 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 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 at www.fafsa.ed.gov 2. Complete the WSU Financial Aid App licatio n form (available on eWeber online at weber.edu, located under the Student Services Tab in the Financial Service section). 3. Submit a copy of the student's personal 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog |
