The Vista Jan. 30, 1997

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University of Central Oklahoma

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THURSDAY January 30, 1997

Deadlines loom for financial aid applications By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer

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Campus call... Taylor and Caitlin Schneider play in front of illuminated X-rays while their mother Lori, a UCO student, talks to a representative from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center at the Health Professions Career Fair. The event, held Wednesday in the University Center, offered students interested in careers in medicine an opportunity to meet with students and professionals in the field. (Staff photo by John Clanton)

TIDBITS A yes-no vote will decide the future of the proposed changes for the Student Governmnet Association's constitution. Students can cast their ballot from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Wednesday at the University Center Food Court.

INDEX Editorial 2 Campus Quotes 2 Sports 7 Around Campus ... 10 Around Town 10 Classifieds 11

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

A congressional study raises concerns over women in the military.

COLUMN The Vista's Mary Reinauer talks about variation in great traditions.

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, is time to apply for financial aid for the July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998 academic year. Students who did not receive a renewal application need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to apply early for aid, said Jeannie Edney, director of communications for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). "Less than 50 percent of applicants are awarded financial aid, which makes it even more necessary to apply early," she said. "We are currently seeking increased funding through legislature which will enable more than 50 percent of applicants to get financial aid." Each regional university offers the Regents Baccalaureate Scholarship Program to students with Oklahoma residence, at least a 30 on the ACT, along with an exceptional GPA, set by the institution. The deadline is set by each individual participating university, said Dawn Scott, of the OSRHE. Oklahoma residents should apply no later than March 1 for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG), although applications are accepted through early May.

The Future Teachers Scholarship Program is for state residents who plan to teach in a "critical shortage area," said Edney. Interested students should apply by midAugust. The priority processing deadline for UCO is March 31, with the application filed with the Federal Processor by March 20. Students who meet this date will know their aid status in May. The early processing deadline is May 15 with the application filed by May 5. Students who meet this date will know their status by the time school starts in August. Students enrolled in an undergraduate program are granted financial aid consideration through 174 hours of study. Those enrolled in a masters program are granted consideration through 48 hours of study, including other postsecondary institutions. Students can come to the student financial aid service center without an appointment and receive assistance from counselors. They are advised to bring their UCO ID card. Access to financial aid records and funding will be denied without this form of identification. The service center's office hours are from 8 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. For more information call 341-2980, Ext. 3336.

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