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Show Placement Veterans College Scholarship Service—Weber State College participates in the College Scholarship Service (CSS) of the College Entrance Examination Board. Participants in CSS subscribe to the principle that the amount of financial aid granted a student should be based upon financial need. The CSS assists colleges and universities and other agencies in determining the student's need for financial assistance. Entering students seeking financial assistance are required to submit a copy of the Parents' Confidential Statement (PCS) form or the student's Financial Statement (SFS) form to the College Scholarship Service, designating Weber State College as one of the recipients. The forms may be obtained from a secondary school or the College. ALL FINANCIAL AIDS ARE PREDICATED UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AT THE TIME THE APPLICATION IS MADE. PLACEMENT CENTER The Weber State College Placement Center is a service organization. The Center is dedicated to uphold the aims and the objectives developed through the College Placement Council; "Service to the student; service to the employer; service to the institution. Specific functions of the Placement Center are: (1) to offer career counseling to all students, especially those who haven't determined an academic major; (2) to assist prospective graduates in securing career employment; (3) to assist students in securing part-time employment while attending college; (4) to supplement the information and suggestions provided by academic departments to students desiring to do graduate work. The Placement Center cooperates and works closely with various representatives of local business and industry in addition to the Utah Employment Security Office. The Center is also the coordinating agency between students and the many school districts, business, industrial and governmental organizations from many areas of the United States. The Placement Center maintains current and accurate information concerning employment and occupational trends both nationally and locally. VETERANS AFFAIRS Marvin J. Peterson, Assistant Dean for Veterans Affairs and Military Advisement It is necessary that all veterans or veterans dependants who attend Weber State College under Title 38, Chapter 31, 34, or 35, U. S. Code, contact the office of Veterans Affairs on campus for the purpose of assisting them in obtaining educational assistance. The Veterans Affairs Office has been established to coordinate with the various campus departments that can assist the veteran in receiving a meaningful educational experience. Coordination and assistance will be provided in Registration, Counseling, Testing, Financial Aids, and Placement. Close cooperation exists with those student service areas that will help accomplish the desired goal of the veteran. The Veterans Affairs personnel will assist veterans in all educational phases with respect to the transition from the military to the college community environment. The office will also provide information on orientation, study skills, remedial instruction, and tutorial assistance where needed. MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATIONS The Law still requires all male citizens to register with their draft board. Age 18—You must register during the 60-day period beginning 30 days prior to 18th birthday. Age 19—You get a lottery number in the national lottery held in Washington, D. C. Age 20—You are liable for call-up by lottery number if an emergency requires resumption of draft calls. REMEMBER ! Failure to register is a felony violation of the Military Selective Service Act. ROTC Program—The college offers Army ROTC both in the two-year and four-year programs. All interested students should contact the ROTC Department located in Promontory Towers. 54 55 |