Services to Support Student Success University of Central Oklahoma Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008 59
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58 University of Central Oklahoma Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008 Services to Support Student Success University of Central Oklahoma Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008 59 **Living On- Off- With Parents Services to Support Status Campus Campus Tuition & Fees $3,786 $3,786 $3,786 Student Success Maintenance 4,764 6,834 3,417 Books 1,000 1,000 1,000 Student Financial Aid Miscellaneous 3,435 4,720 2,360 UCO awards over 52 million dollars in federal, state, and private Total $12,985 $16,240 $10,863 aid to more than 9,600 students annually. **Variables: Cost of education for non-resident students will add Office of Student Financial Aid approximately $6,178. University of Central Oklahoma Changes in enrollment or living arrangements can significantly Nigh University Center, Room 141 affect eligibility, and may require funds to be repaid. Enrollment 100 North University Drive changes can be identified; however it is the student’s responsibil- Edmond, OK 73034-5209 ity to notify UCO of changes in living arrangements. Phone: (405) 974-3334 FAX (405) 340-7658 Enrollment Changes Federal School Code: 003152 During the semester students may drop courses without a Web Address: http://www.ucok.edu/finaid/ grade notation on their transcript, or change a course for credit to audit. If federal funds have already been issued to the student Applying for Aid or credited to the students account, this action could constitute a Students may apply for Federal Financial Aid by completing re-evaluation of eligibility resulting in a repayment. Federal aid the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applica- recipients who completely withdraw after school begins, but prior tions are available after January 1 of each year. These applica- to completing at least 60% of the semester will have to repay tions may be found in the following areas: some portion of the federal funds received. 1. Colleges or Universities 2. Public Libraries Types of Aid Programs 3. High School Counselors Offices UCO participates in the following Federal and State Programs: 4. Internet: www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Pell Grant (FPELL), Federal Supplemental Educational Students seeking financial aid for summer enrollment must Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loan (FPERK), complete a separate UCO summer application in addition to the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), Federal Work-Study current year FAFSA. Summer aid applications are available (FWS), and the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG). when summer enrollment begins. More detailed information concerning Applying for Aid, the The Office of Student Financial Aid provides consumer in- UCO Awards Process and General Information may be obtained formation to assist applicants. This information can be found by going to the Financial Aid web site at: on the web site. **http://www.ucok.edu/finaid/. **On the web site, students will find a number of required Important Dates and Deadlines financial aid forms that may be downloaded. They can also Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible after Janu- view financial aid updates and announcements that will carry ary 1st of each year for best consideration for all aid programs. the latest information and important deadlines. April 30th - Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant deadline May 31 - UCO Early Processing Deadline (Applicants whose Scholarships FAFSA is processed by this deadline will receive an award notifi- The Office of Prospective Student Services / Scholarships cation prior to the end of June.) (PSS/S) coordinates scholarship programs for incoming freshman and transfer students. These scholarships are based on academic Cost of Attendance achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership, and citizen- The cost of attendance figures listed below represent a full ship. year’s cost, therefore these figures should be divided in half to PSS/S has created an application and information packet reflect one semester cost and allowances for averaged expenses for both incoming freshman and transfer students. Scholarship to include tuition and fees, room and board, books, miscellaneous opportunities are listed within each packet as well as general and personal expenses. The cost of attendance is used to deter- information regarding financial aid. Students may also view mine the maximum amount of funding a student is eligible to re- this information by visiting our web site at http://www.ucok. ceive. These costs may vary from school to school. Allowances edu/psss and clicking on the ‘Scholarships and Financial Aid’ for room and board will vary depending on living arrangements links. Students may apply for scholarships online by accessing (Off-Campus, On-Campus, or with parents). The Tuition Allow- the site at www.ucok.edu/psss/OnlineScholarshipApplication. ance will be based upon enrollment status (full, three-quarter, or htm. The scholarship application deadline is February 1st for the half-time). For planning purposes, the following cost figures are President’s Leadership and Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships. offered as estimates of reasonable expected expenses for full-time students: 60 University of Central Oklahoma Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008 The application deadline for General Scholarships is March 1. If The departments reporting to the Vice President for Student you have questions, contact the Prospective Student Services / Affairs include: Scholarship Office at (405) 974-2727 or pick up an application Career Services packet in the office located in the Nigh University Center, Room Disability Support Services 136. Continuing students who seek scholarship opportunities Housing should contact the department of his or her major, the Office of International Student Services Academic Affairs, or the UCO Foundation. New Student Orientation (Stampede Week) Please visit the Foundation website for applications for ad- Plunkett Field and Stage ditional Foundation scholarships and awards. Student Conduct Office Student Counseling Center Department Scholarships Student Health Center Many academic departments at UCO offer scholarships to Student Life students who display exceptional scholastic ability or talent in Campus Activities and Events a particular area. Please contact the individual departments for Greek Life more information. Multicultural Student Services University of Central Oklahoma Foundation Scholarships Student Organizations The UCO Foundation funds approximately 250 scholarships Volunteer and Service Learning Center each academic year for continuing education students. Scholar- Testing Services ship amounts vary from $250 - $2,000 per year. Applications are Y-Chapel available at “www.ucok.edu/foundation, the Foundation office Evans Hall 102 and the Prospective Student Services office Nigh Student Life Center 136. The deadline to apply is April 1. The Department of Student Life is composed of several of- fices including Campus Activities and Events, Spirit, Greek Veterans Assistance Life, Multicultural Student Services, Student Organizations, and UCO maintains a full-time Veterans Affairs Office. It is lo- the Volunteer and Service Learning Center. The mission of the cated in Room 121B of the Nigh University Center. The phone Department of Student Life is to facilitate, plan, fund, support, number is (405) 974-2578. The staff can assist students in com- and serve as a clearinghouse for programs that build the character pleting requirements to receive VA entitlements. Please contact of UCO students and strengthen the sense of community on the the Veterans Affairs Office for further information on Veterans University of Central Oklahoma Campus. Educational Benefits. Spirit Office, Nigh University Center, Room 424, 405-974- Senior Citizens 2593 Residents of Oklahoma, 65 years of age or older, may request The University of Central Oklahoma Cheer and PomPon a fee waiver to audit up to six semester hours of academic work teams are each 16-member squads that perform at UCO athletic per semester contingent upon available classroom and laboratory events and special functions, attend camps, and compete at the space. Permission to audit must be obtained from the instructor. National Championships in Florida every spring. The Spirit Students auditing a class are expected to have the same prerequi- Teams are also represented by Buddy Broncho, UCO’s mascot. sites completed as students enrolled for credit. After enrollment, senior citizens requesting a fee waiver should take their processed Greek Life, Nigh University Center, Room 212, 405-974-2580 class schedule printout and proof of age to the Office of Student The University of Central Oklahoma is home to 20 national Financial Aid, Nigh University Center, Room 141. sororities and fraternities offering college students the ultimate in campus involvement. Vocational Rehabilitation A Vocational Rehabilitation office is located at 1701 E. 2nd IFC Chapters NPHC Chapters Panhellenic Chapters Street, Suite C, Edmond, OK, (405) 341-1400. All students seek- ACACIA Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta ing vocational rehabilitation assistance must be processed and Alpha Tau Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Xi Delta cleared through that office each term. Please contact this office Omega directly about eligibility requirements. Kappa Sigma Delta Sigma Theta Delta Zeta Pi Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Sigma Kappa Student Affairs Sigma Nu Omega Psi Phi The Division of Student Affairs provides a challenging and Sigma Tau Phi Beta Sigma NALFO Chapters supportive community for students by fostering their understand- Gamma ing of self, appreciation of