20 Enrollment Services and Information 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 Direct Loan o Subsidized Stafford o Unsubsidized Stafford o Federal Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) o Federal Graduate Plus Loan for Students in Graduate Programs 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 Services 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 priority application deadline is April 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 FAFSA application online at wwwfafsa.ed.gov. All other 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.) Students apply for Federal Student Aid via the Internet at www. fafsa. ed.gov 2. Complete the WSU Financial Aid Application form (available on eWeber online atweber.edu, located under the Student Services Tab in the Financial Service section). 3. Submit a copy o f the stude nt's IRS Tax Return Transcript, if filed, and spouse and/or parent IRS Tax Return Transcript, if applicable (ONLY IF REQUESTED). Special Requirements • Married students under 24 years of age with no dependents must submit a copy of their marriage certificate (only if requested). • Students applying as Separated/Divorced or with parents who are Separated/Divorced, must also submit a copy of the Separation/Divorce Decree (only if requested). • Students who are eligible non-citizens must also submit a copy of their Alien Registration Receipt Card (forms I-151,1-551,1-1551C, or I-94 with proper endorsements). Students are advised to apply online (see items 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 the expected family contribution and financial need. To make changes to the data, students should contact a Financial Aid Advisor. When a student's file is complete, an award notice will be emailed to the student directing them to their student portal which will list the financial aid programs and the monetary amounts for which the student is eligible. Students should accept their award through eWeber online atweber.edu, located under the Student Services Tab in the Financial Service section. 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 & Scholarship Appeals Committee. Only cases resulting from mitigating circumstances will be reviewed by the committee. Eligibility Status Students who receive financial aid and complete less than the minimum number of credit hours required by their award level will be in a deficit credit hour situation and be put on financial aid denial or warning. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog