Financial Aids Financial Aids conditions. Students who show a need and who could not otherwise enter college or remain in college are eligible for these scholarships. Anyone who desires to apply for these scholarships should complete a College Scholarship Service (C.S.S.) form which may be obtained through the Office of Financial Aids. Assistantships—Deserving and capable high school graduates are granted assistantships for stenographic or laboratory work in the college departments. These awards give financial assistance, excellent experience, and highly desirable professional contact with departmental faculty members. Selections are made by the faculty members concerned, the Scholarship Committee and the Placement Office. Loan Funds—The college maintains a student aid loan fund which is administered by the Student Aid Committee. Loan funds are available through the following: 1. Lydia Tanner Memorial Loan Fund, a fund established by private donor, the interest of which is used as a loan fund for worthy students. 2. Altruist Club Student Loan Fund, a fund established by the Ogden Altruist Club to assist students in meeting their registration fees. 3. Ogden Cotillion Club Student Loan Fund, a fund to assist students financially. A borrower may have part of his loan forgiven for high scholastic performance during the quarter it is used. 4. The Ogden Rotary Club Fund: A sizeable loan fund for worthy students. 5. The Wheelwright Student-Faculty Loan Fund, established in 1946 by David R. Wheelwright. The contribution of $2,000 was made with the idea that it would be a perpetual trust fund to be loaned to worthy needy students and to faculty members. 6. Charyea Club Loan Fund, a small loan fund to assist a limited number of students. 7. Aglaia Club Loan Fund, a small loan fund set up to aid students. 8. David R. Evans Memorial Loan Fund, a small loan fund to assist students in need. 9. The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958, authorized loans to students who are in attendance at, or desire to attend institutions of higher learning and who qualify for assistance according to the terms of the Act. Application for these funds may be made to the Office of Financial Aid. 10. Federally Insured Loans, which are disbursed through commercial banks, are available to students without the requirement of the CSS parents statement. Repayment of the loan is deferred until the student leaves the school. Applications for these funds are available from the Office of Financial Aid. Work-Study Program—Eligible students may receive Work- Study student assistantships, working in approximately the same capacity as the regular student assistantships. In addition, eligible students may work as custodial assistants if they are not qualified for an academic position. To be eligible for the Work-Study Program, a student must be attending Weber State College at least half-time, must maintain a satisfactory grade point average, and must need financial aid. Further information and applications may be obtained from the Financial Aids Office. Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program—This program is a Federal aid program designed to provide financial assistance to those who need it to attend post-high school educational institutions. Application forms available at the Financial Aids Office. Law Enforcement Education Program—Police officers and others employed in branches of law enforcement and students studying for employment in law enforcement may receive grants/loans to meet expenses of education. A pamphlet describing this program is available at the Financial Aids Office. Nursing Loan Program—A Federal program to assist students in nursing is available. Terms consist of borrowing the money for education expenses and paying it back after completing the course of study. No interest or payment is required as long as the student is enrolled in their program. Up to 85% of the loan is cancelled for five years of employment in a nonprofit hospital after graduation. The above program is limited to the Registered Nurse Program. 52 53