16 International Students International students who have completed 12 credit hours at WSU or another accredited U.S. university may apply for any nonresident scholarships. Donor specified selection criteria are the only limitations imposed upon international students for sponsor scholarship competitions. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) This is a reciprocal tuition reduction program between 14 participating western states. Tuition for WUE students is the regular in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. WSU excludes Teacher Education, Nursing and Dental Hygiene majors. Participating states are: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii (four-year college level only), Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. 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. The deadline for application for WUE is May 1. 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. The deadline is May 1. Scholarship Waivers Any deferrals, exceptions or extended leaves of absence require a written request. Forms are available in the scholarship office. ^^^^^^^FlNANCIAL AlD^^^^^^^^ Director: Richard Effiong Location: Student Service Center, Room 120 Telephone: 801-626-7569 Internet Address: 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. 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 $4,000 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. 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. 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. A monthly payment plan is available through Key Education. Call KeyBank at 800-KEY-LEND or call 801-626-7004 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. 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. Weber State University 2004-2005 Catalog