Southeast Missouri State University |
Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2007, Chapter Three: General Information |
Financial AidStudent Financial Services offers a comprehensive program of financial assistance for students needing supplemental financial support for their educational expenses. To apply for federal, state and institutional need-based aid, a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available through local high schools or Student Financial Services or can be accessed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In order to be considered for priority packaging, the FAFSA should be received by the processor by March 1. To meet this deadline, mail or submit your FAFSA electronically by mid-February. Scholarships. The University offers an extensive scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, artistic ability, athletic ability, college major, military commitment, community activities, or special interests. Applications and information are available from the Office of Admissions or Student Financial Services. Information and applications are also available on-line at http://www.semo.edu/financing/scholarships.htm . The State of Missouri provides need-based and merit awards primarily through the Charles Gallagher State Grant, Missouri College Guarantee and Bright Flight programs. Loans. Loan programs administered by the University are the Federal Perkins Loan, the Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized), and the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). To apply for a loan, additional forms and/or applications will be required. Student Employment. All on-campus employment is administered through Student Financial Services. The Student Employment Program gives students an opportunity to earn financial assistance while simultaneously gaining valuable work experience. Students may work up to 20 hours a week. The amount a student is able to earn through the Federal Work Study Program may be affected by demonstrated financial need, availability of funding and other financial aid received by the student. Off-campus employment listings are also available through our campus office of Job Service. Students may register with the service and be referred to jobs that are compatible with their class schedules and prior work experience. Job Location and Development offers work opportunities in the community and is administered by Career Services. Verification. Approximately 30 percent of FAFSA records are selected to be verified. This process requires that the University collect documents (1040 tax forms, W-2 forms, worksheets, etc.) to verify data submitted on the FAFSA. A financial aid record is not considered complete and eligible for aid disbursement until verification has been completed and a revised student aid report is sent electronically to the University from the Department of Education. The last date verification forms or requested documentation will be accepted is the earlier of the last day of the semester or the student's last documented date of attendance for the semester. For further information on Student Financial Services, call (573)651-2253, e-mail sfs@semo.edu, or log on-line at http://www.semo.edu/financing/index.htm . |
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