16 • 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 in the next column.) • 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: Students apply for Federal Student Aid via the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov 2. Complete the WSU Supplemental Application for Financial Aid form (available online at weber.edu/financialaid). 3. Submit a copy of the student's personal 1040 tax return, if filed, and spouse and/or parent 1040 forms, if applicable. ' Pell Grant - Available to undergraduate students. Awards may range up to $4,310 per year. ■ SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) - Awarded to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Awards may range up to $1,500 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. UHEAA GRANT 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 Family Education Loan (FFEL) * Subsidized Stafford * Unsubsidized Stafford * Federal Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) 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 General Eligibility Requirements above. 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 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.) • 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 apply online (see items 1 and 2 above for appropriate Web sites). 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 contact a Financial Aid counselor. When a student's file is complete, an award notice will be e- mailed to the student directing them to the web which will list the financial aid programs and the monetary amounts for which the student is eligible. Students should accept their award online at weber.edu/financialaid. An award may be canceled if the Award Offer is not accepted within the specified time period. Satisfactory Progress Students working toward a first bachelor's 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. Students not meeting this requirement will be disqualified from financial aid until they bring their cumulative GPA to the minimum requirement. (This includes any transfer work.) 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 financial aid. Students may reduce the deficit hours by taking extra credits each semester or enroll in the summer term without using financial aid. (Transfer work cannot be used to reduce a WSU deficit). 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 institutions). Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog