Graduation Duration of Eligibility: For a student who received his or her first Pell Grant award in the 1987-88 award year, the duration of the student's eligibility for a Pell Grant is limited to: 1. The full-time equivalent of 5 academic years of study if the student is enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program of 4 years or less, or 2. The full-time equivalent of 6 academic years if the student is enrolled in an undergraduate program that requires more than 4 years of study to complete. Perkins Loans (Formerly the National Direct Student Loan Program) Students may be eligible for the Perkins loan if they are enrolled at least half-time and have a financial need to meet their educational expenses as determined by the need analysis application. Students may borrow a maximum of $4,500 in a two-year period not to exceed $9,000 as an undergraduate student or $18,000 as a graduate student. For loans made after July 1, 1987, repayment begins nine (9) months after the student ceases to carry at least one-half the normal full-time academic work load, and ending ten (10) years and nine months after such date. Payments are a minimum of $30.00 per month. During the repayment period they will be charged five (5) percent interest on the unpaid balance of the loan principal. Payments may be deferred for up to three years while borrowers serve in the Armed Forces, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Borrowers may also be eligible for loan cancellation provisions if they enter certain fields of teaching or specified military duty. Short Term Emergency Loans Student loans are funded for 75% of tuition and fees through the generosity of the Aglaia Club, Altruist Club, David R. Evans Memorial Fund, Executive Association, Guy Hurst Memorial Fund, Harold M. Johnson Memorial Fund, LaDianaeda Alumni, Ogden Business and Professional Women's Club, Ogden Honors Cotillion, Rotary Club, Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Trust, Lydia Tanner Memorial, Glasmann Memorial, WSC Associated Students, WSC Faculty Women's Association, Wheelwright Memorial, WSC Restricted Loan Fund. Eligibility information and application forms are available from the Office of Financial Aid. State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Utah resident students may be eligible for an SSIG if they are disadvantaged with financial need and enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate student and who without the grant would be unable to pursue their education as determined by their application form. Maximum award is $2,500 per year when funded. Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Students may be eligible for a Supplemental Grant if they demonstrate financial need as determined by their need analysis application and are enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student. The maximum award is $4,000 per year. Repayment Policy Federal Regulations require the College to have a definitive policy regarding repayment of federal assistance when a student withdraws from or reduces the number of credit hours for which originally registered. Repayment of funds to the Financial Aid Office by the student shall be according to the following schedule: Percent of Funds Time of Withdrawal to be Repaid Before class work begins and first week of class Through the second week Through the third week Through the fourth week Through the fifth week Through the sixth week Through the seventh week Through the eighth week Through the ninth week Through the tenth week 100% 90% 70% 60% 50% . 40% . 30% 20% 70 0% ♦During the ninth and tenth calendar weeks no repayment shall be required. In the event that the student fails to make the necessary repayment of funds according to the above schedule, all future Financial Aid funding shall be withheld until restitution is made. SEE SAMPLE STUDENT EXPENSE^ BUDGET ON FACING PAGE. GRADUATION Location: Administration Building, Room 102 Telephone: 626-6739/6740 Weber State College grants the degrees of Master of Education, Master of Professional Accountancy, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Integrated Studies; and titles of Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science; and awards Institutional Diplomas and Institutional Certificates. GENERAL INFORMATION Application for Graduation A candidate for graduation should file an application for graduation, obtained at the Graduation Office, at least three quarters prior to the quarter the student plans to finish. Students who fail to apply prior to March 15 for Spring Commencement will automatically be moved to summer quarter for an evaluation and graduation. Applicants will receive a written report on their standing for graduation upon which to plan the work for their senior year. 12 Student Expense Budget General Informatior Student Expense Budget. The following budgets are those typically used to calculate the financial need of students with the characteristics indicated below. Adjustments to these typical budgets are made to reflect special needs of different individual students. Student Services Commuters Living with Parents All others Paying Res. Tuition Out-of- State Tuition Graduate In-State Tuition Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Housing and Food Personal, Miscellaneous & Medical Expense Transportation $1302 435 1599 954 765 $1302 435 3084 954 765 $3492 435 3084 954 765 $ 848 1305 3084 954 765 Total Estimated Budget $5055 $6540 $8730 $6954 Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Budgets cover nine-month period Ail costs are subject to change and all funding subject to availability of funds. Aid Received by Entering Students The following information describes the financial aid that was awarded to students by income, provided as a description of institutional practices with the understanding that individual awards vary according to need and that changes in funding levels may influence awards in subsequent years. Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Family Income Number of Program Awards 1987-88 Amount Average Award Range of Awards 0-5,999 6,000,11,999 12,000-17,000 18,000-over 1,186 1,715 1,027 1,780 $3,558,000 4,356,100 1,771,575 830,800 $3,000 2,540 1,725 704 $200-5,800 200-5,800 200-5,800 200-5,800 Totals 5,108 $10,516,475 $2,059 $200-5,800 Education Natural Sciences Total aid offered was composed of approximately 50% grants and 50% self-help money (loans and College Work Study). Social Sciences Technology 13 Continuing Education