...-.; ..,,, 16 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. 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 and 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 one- half of the differential tuition charged to non-resident students. Scholarship Waivers Any deferrals, exceptions or extended leaves of absence to WSU's scholarships require a written request. Forms are available in the scholarship office. Financial Aid Director: Richard Effiong Location: Student Service Center, Room 120 Telephone: 801-626-7569 or 800-848-7770 ext. 7569 Internet Address: http://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. Applications for financial aid need to be submitted by 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 on the next page.) • Have a correct Social Security Number. • Have financial aid transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities mailed directly to the WSU Financial Aid Office if you are a mid-year transfer student. 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 whether attending full- or part-time. 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 $3,000 per year. Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) - Awarded to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Awards may range up to $4,000 per year. 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. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office to see if they qualify for one of these grants. Student Loans Loans are aid that must be repaid. The types of loan programs available are: • Federal Student Loan Programs Federal Perkins Loan (formerly National Direct Student Loan) Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) * Subsidized Stafford * Unsubsidized Stafford * Federal Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) • Short-Term Loans Short-Term Loans are available for the cost of tuition and fees through a variety of sponsors. Detailed information on loan programs is available from the Financial Aid Office. Tuition-By-10, a monthly payment plan, is available through KeyBank. Call KeyBank at 1-800-KEY-LEND for details. 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 Service 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 the General Eligibility Requirements in the preceding column. The early 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 at the Financial Aid Office. 17 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 can also apply for Federal Student Aid via the Internet at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov 2. Complete the WSU Supplemental Application for Financial Aid form. 3. Submit a copy of the student's personal 1040 tax return, if filed, and spouse and/or parent 1040 forms, if applicable. 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 1-151,1-551,1-1551C, or 1-94 with proper endorsements). Students are advised to bring all their paperwork to the Financial Aid Office to be electronically processed. 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 bring the SAR to the Financial Aid Office. When a student's file is complete, an Award Offer will be sent to the student which will list the financial aid programs and the monetary amounts for which the student is eligible. It is important that the signed and dated Award Offer be returned to the Financial Aid Office within the specified time period. The returned Award Offer must include which awards are accepted or rejected. An award may be canceled if the Award Offer is not returned within the specified time period. Satisfactory Progress Students working toward a first bachelor 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, or after attending four semesters. Students not meeting this requirement will be disqualified from financial aid until they bring their cumulative GPA to the minimum requirement. 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 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 receiving financial aid based on the following: • Probation: 1-7 deficit hours Students on probation are also placed on a satisfactory progress contract and their performance monitored each semester until the deficiency is corrected. While on probation, students must reduce the number of deficit hours by at least two credit hours each semester. Students may be on probation for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. If all deficit hours are not made up within the two semesters, the student will be disqualified from receiving financial aid. • Suspension: 8 or more deficit hours Suspension will also occur if a student has been on probation and not corrected the number of deficit hours after two consecutive semesters. Students who are suspended will be sent information regarding the appeals process. Students may also enroll in the summer term without using financial aid in order to make up deficit hours. Credit hours transferred from other colleges/universities will be included in the total hour eligibility for satisfactory progress whether or not financial aid was received at the other institution(s). If students change their program of study, credit hours completed at WSU 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 new major. 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. Appeals for an exception from satisfactory progress requirements may also be made to the Financial Aid Committee. Refunds and Repayments Students who officially withdraw from school, or drop classes no later than the eighth week of the semester, may be entitled to a proportionate refund of tuition and fees. All refunds and repayments are returned to the federal program from which they were paid. The amount is determined according to the federal return of Title IV funds policy. Students who withdraw completely from school may be required to repay a portion of the money received for living expenses. These students should contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) The cost of attending Weber State University includes direct educational costs such as tuition, fees, books and supplies, as well as living costs such as room and board. On the following page is a table that gives an approximate budget for students attending the 1999/2000 fall and spring semesters. Students should use this only as an estimate when planning their education expenses. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC ions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Sociai & Behavioral Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University