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the United States. This program includes employment on or off campus arranged by the college with public or private nonprofit agencies. If eligible, a student may be employed up to a maximum of 20 hours a week. Earnings cannot exceed the student’s financial need. The hourly rate of compensation is $11.00 on campus (as of January 1st, 2020) and $12.00 for off campus students. Note: Any student who wants to work on campus must complete a FAFSA even if there is no financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Programs: For students who enroll at least half-time (minimum of 6 credits), and are citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. Loan amounts to $3,500 per year for freshman students and $4,500 for sophomore students. If eligible for the loan subsidy, the federal government will pay interest until graduation or withdrawal from school, and for the first six months following the date the student drops below half-time status. A student will enter repayment on a loan six months after he ceases at least half-time attendance at an eligible school. If ineligible for federal subsidy the student will be charged interest from the moment the loan is disbursed to the school. All students must submit a FAFSA to qualify.
In addition to the FAFSA, students must complete a student loan Entrance Interview and a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Students must complete the Entrance Interview and MPN online at www.studentloans.gov. Students must maintain half-time enrollment (6-credit course load) and a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible for student loan funds. Federal Direct PLUS Program: This credit-based loan program is for parents of eligible dependent students who are enrolled either full- or half-time. The PLUS Loan, when added to the student loan and any other student aid, may not exceed the total cost of education for that academic year.
CAREER SERVICES The Career Services department provides students and alumni with individualized career development to realize and achieve their career goals. We provide numerous services and tools to meet students’ professional needs throughout their time at OCC and throughout their chosen vocation. Students can benefits from our: Christopher Carbone
Career Services Coordinator Location:
Phone: Hours: Email:
Administration Building (#1) 2nd Floor, Ground Floor, Suite 020 732-255-0400 ext. 2349 Mon.–Fri.: 8:00am–5:00pm careerservices@ocean.edu
Career Counseling and Industry Insight Internships and Employment Opportunities Online Career Assessments and Career Database
Resume and Cover Letter Writing Skills Interviewing and Networking Strategies Professional Development Workshops Career Fairs and Professional Development Workshops
LinkedIn and Social Media Optimization For an appointment or more information, please contact Career Services at (732) 255-0400 ext. 2349, email careerservices@ocean.edu, or visit go.ocean.edu/career. 2016–2017 2020–2021 Student Handbook Handbook 147 15
