Admissions Scholarships/Financial Aid 8. Receive a positive recommendation based on a formal interview with a representative of the Program Committee. 9. Pass a writing proficiency assessment. Master of Professional Accountancy: The Professional Program in Accountancy is a selective program with a limited number of openings available to qualified students. There are two categories of students who can be admitted to the program: 1. Students majoring in accounting who have completed all their junior level work. 2. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree. Students who are admitted at the end of their junior year are allowed to take graduate level courses in their senior year. Typically, these students mix senior level courses and graduate courses during their fourth and fifth years of study. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree in an area other than accounting may be admitted to the graduate program; however, these students must fulfill additional requirements at the undergraduate level before taking graduate level courses. To be considered for admission to graduate study in Accounting, applicants must: 1. Submit an application for admission to the Department of Accounting. If not currently matriculated, applicants must also submit an application to Weber State. 2. Submit transcripts of all previous college work. 3. Submit scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). 4. Submit two letters of recommendation (waived if a current student at Weber State with a major in Accounting). Additional materials such as resumes or other relevant information may be submitted at the applicant's discretion. Applicants with a combined GMAT-GPA index* in excess of 1250 will be unconditionally accepted into the program. Applicants with scores between 1050 and 1250 will be subject to review by the Graduate Admissions Committee before any admission decision is made. *The GMAT-GPA index is computed by multiplying the overall GPA (four-point scale) by 200 and adding that number to the GMAT score. Applicants Without High School Diplomas Students 18 years of age and older who have not completed high school may be considered for admission by passing the General Education Development Test (GED) with scores specified by the University—an overall average of 45 or better, with no individual score below 40. In order for 18-year-olds to qualify to take the GED, the high school class of which they were a member must have graduated. The ACT is also required for admission. An ACT composite score of 20 or better will satisfy high school equivalency and preclude the need to take the GED. Special Admissions Programs Summer Enrichment for High School Juniors Qualified high school students who have completed their junior year may apply for admission to Weber State University's summer quarter courses. Students accepted for the Summer Enrichment Program are allowed to carry a full academic load but are advised not to register for courses which will be duplicated during their senior year. Applicants must meet current admissions index number. To be considered for admission to the Summer Enrichment Program applicants must: 1. Complete and return an application for admission. 2. Pay the application fee. 3. Complete and return a summer enrichment application supplement. 4. Submit a copy of their high school transcript. The transcript should be sent directly to the Weber State Admissions Office by the high school. High school counselors can assist interested students and provide application materials. Early College for High School Juniors and Seniors In connection with local school districts Weber State has designed an Early College Program to give high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to participate in the college environment while continuing with their high school courses and activities. Students can earn up to a full year of college credit while completing high school graduation requirements. The Early College program is designed for exceptional students who are seeking additional challenges and academic enrichment. More information about this program can be obtained from Continuing Education, Promontory Tower, room 420, phone 626-6091. High School & Junior College Services The Office of School Services is the liaison between prospective students and the University. Representatives of the University make scheduled visits to all high schools and junior colleges within the state and to selected schools in neighboring states. The purpose of these visits is to inform students and educators of the educational programs and opportunities available at the University and to provide them with information about application procedures and deadlines. Campus visits for interested students, counselors, and advisors are coordinated through the School Services Office. SCHOLARSHIPS Location: Administration Building, Room 210E Telephone: 626-6029 Supervisor: Jackie Cutler In accordance with state law, Weber State University awards scholarships to qualified students on an annual basis. The scholarships include academic and activity awards. The scholarship deadline is February 1 for the following academic year. Community, business, professional and fraternal organizations also award scholarships to Weber State students. These private or sponsor scholarships are open to all qualified students. Stipends are for either partial or full educational expenses as determined by the individual scholarship grant. For detailed information, contact the Scholarship Office. FINANCIAL AID Director: Richard Effiong Location: Administration Building, Room 101 Telephone: 626-7131 Financial Aid Eligibility The Financial Aid Program consisting of grants, loans, and opportunities to work was established to assist students in receiving an education that otherwise might not be available to them. The belief that educational opportunities should be accessible to all students, regardless of race, religion, social or economic background, has been and will continue to be the motive behind the service of those who administer the Weber State University Financial Aid Programs. The general criteria for eligibility to participate in the grant, loan, or work program of Financial Aid is enumerated as follows: Financial Aid and Eligibility Criteria 1. Citizenship—Students must be: U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, or refugees with an 1-94 record. All permanent residents must have valid ID cards from the U.S. Government. 2. Application—Students must establish their financial need by means of the appropriate financial aid applications which may be secured from the Office of Financial Aid or High School Counselor. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the preferred application. After students have properly completed and sent in their FAFSA form, they will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail. This report must be signed and brought in to the Financial Aid Office at Weber State University in order to be processed for financial aid. 3. Priority Deadline—May 1st is the priority deadline for submitting the SAR to the Financial Aid Office. Students submitting the SAR after May 1 st may find that some funding sources are depleted. 4. Matriculation—Students must be enrolled or be accepted for-enrollment (matriculated) at Weber State in a degree or certificate program. 5. Academic Eligibility—A student must maintain the academic standards of the institution (listed on pages 6-7) in order to receive Federal funding. Students suspended from the institution will be eligible for financial aid when they are reinstated to the institution and if their request for continued financial aid is approved by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Exception: Federal student loan recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA for academic eligibility unless otherwise approved by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. 6. Progress Eligibility—In addition to maintaining academic standards a student must satisfactorily complete (receive grades other than I, W, UW, NC, T, E and Audit) a specified number of hours as outlined below. A. Criteria — All financially-aided students will be required to satisfactorily complete 100 percent of the hours that qualify them as full- time, three-quarter, or half-time. For the purpose of Financial Aid, students are classified according to the following schedule: Undergraduate Students: Full-time = 12 (or more) credit hours Three-quarter time = 9 credit hours Half-time = 6 credit hours Not eligible = 5 credit hours or fewer Graduate Students: Full-time students - 6 or more credit hours A student classified as full-time, who completes fewer than 12 credit hours per quarter will accumulate deficit credit hours which could lead to a loss of financial aid eligibility. Example: A full-time student carrying 15 credit hours would have to satisfactorily complete at least 12 hours to avoid receiving deficit credit hours. If the student satisfactorily completes only 10 hours, Student Services Science 18 19