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Welcome to Open House!

Welcome to Open House!. March 19, 2011. WHO ARE WE?. Public Undergraduate & Graduate Institution Student Enrollment Fall 2010 - 2734 5 th Consecutive Year of Enrollment Increase Roughly 50% of our students live in Campus owned housing (80% of freshman live on campus)

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Welcome to Open House!

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  1. Welcome toOpen House! March 19, 2011

  2. WHO ARE WE? • Public Undergraduate & Graduate Institution • Student Enrollment Fall 2010 - 2734 • 5th Consecutive Year of Enrollment Increase • Roughly 50% of our students live in Campus owned housing (80% of freshman live on campus) • Five Academic Colleges: Arts & Communications, Business, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences • Offer 15 NCAA Division II Sports(Women’s Soccer & Men’s Club Lacrosse offered in 2011-12) • Course Offerings at Highlands Center • Over 60 Student Clubs/Organizations

  3. WHAT DO WE DO AT WEST LIBERTY? • Offer quality programs • Provide an affordable education • Safe and caring environment

  4. OFFER QUALITY PROGRAMS • Over 30 academic programs are recognized nationally or have national accreditation • Over 50 major degree programs are available • This includes Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene & Nursing), Teacher Education, Business, Biology, Graphic Design and Broadcasting • Freshman Lap Top Program • Marching Band Returned Fall 2009

  5. PROVIDE AN AFFORADABLE EDUCATION • 85% of West Liberty students receive some type of financial aid • Metro Rate for Bordering Counties • Scholarship Programs enhanced for 2011-12 • $2.5 million dollars awarded annually in scholarships

  6. PROVIDE AN AFFORADABLE EDUCATION • Tuition & Fees: $4880 In-State $10200 Metro Rate $12750 Out of State • Room & Board: $7310 • NOTE: COSTS LISTED ARE FOR THE 2010-11 ACADEMIC YEAR

  7. PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE EDUCATION • According to The College Board in 2010-11, the average tuition/fee cost for a 4-year public college was $7,605 • Average tuition/fees at a 4-year private college was $27,293 • Average room/board in 2010-11 was $8,535 at public institutions & $9,700 at private institutions *Figures are from the College Board Trends in College Pricing 2010

  8. PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE EDUCATION • Metro Rate provides a reduction in tuition and fees for students residing in out of state neighboring counties • Current reduction is approximately $2500 per year • Ohio: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, Stark, Tuscarawas, Washington • Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland, • Maryland: Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery, Washington • Virginia: Clarke, Frederick, Loudoun, Shenandoah, Warren

  9. SAFE & CARING ENVIRONMENT • 24 Hour – 7 Day a Week Campus Police Department • Secure Residence Hall Access (Topper Card), Alarms and Security Cameras • Academic Advisors • First Year Experience Course • 18:1 Student-Faculty Ratio • Free Tutoring

  10. SAFE & CARING ENVIRONMENT • Career Services • Counseling Services • ADA Accommodations • Retention Specialist • MAP Works Program • Full-time Campus Activities Coordinator • Residential Life Program

  11. FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION • What is financial aid? • Where does it come from? • Who is eligible? • How do I apply?

  12. WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? • Scholarships (academic, talent-based, athletic or need based) • Grants (Federal and State) • Loans (Federal, parent, alternative and institutional) • Student Employment (Federal work study and institutional)

  13. WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? • U.S. Department of Education • State Higher Education Agencies • Institutions • Third parties i.e. private foundations, banks, civic organizations, etc.

  14. General Student Eligibility Criteria for Federal Aid • Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible program of study • Must be pursuing degree, certificate, or other recognized credential • Must be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen • Must be registered with Selective Service (if male & required) • Institutions, states and third parties may set additional criteria

  15. How Do I Apply? • The FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) must be completed to apply for: • Federal and State Grants • Federal Loans • Federal Work-Study *Some state agencies may require additional paperwork

  16. APPLYING CONTINUED • Admissions Application • Institutional Scholarship Applications • Third Party Applications • IMPORTANT: Check Institutional and State Deadlines

  17. DEADLINES • WLU FAFSA priority deadline: March 1st • WLU scholarships: awarded on a rolling basis for accepted students • At WLU, priority given to students accepted by January 15th

  18. WLU REQUIREMENTS • No Scholarship Application required unless specified • Scholars Program : • Elbin: At least 3.75 GPA and 27 ACT/1220 SAT or higher; $12,000 out-of state; $4000 in-state • Elbin Scholars with a 4.0 GPA will receive a scholarship award equivalent tuition & mandatory fees and Room & Board; for in-state students this amount will include the PROMISE Scholarship. • Presidential: At least 3.75 GPA and 24-26 ACT/1090-1210 SAT; $3000 • Foundation: At least 3.75 GPA and 22-23 ACT/1020-1080; $2000

  19. SCHOLARSHIPS FALL 2011 • Black & Gold Scholarship: Offered to first-time freshman with a minimum cumulative GPA between 3.5-3.74 and minimum ACT of 22 (SAT 1020). $1000 per year for four years. • PROMISE Plus Scholarship: Offered to first-time freshman who has been awarded a WV PROMISE scholarship. $1000 a year for four years. Student must maintain PROMISE eligibility. • University Scholarship: Offered to transfer students who have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours with at least a 3.25 accumulative GPA. $2000 per year for up to three years.

  20. SCHOLARSHIPS CONT’D • Marching Band Scholarships: $500-$1000 per year to students participating in the marching band • Arts & Communications: Awards determined by Academic Departments • Athletic Scholarships: Awards determined by head coaches

  21. PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE EDUCATION • Scholar Program: Scholarship Program for Students with a 3.75 GPA and at least 22 ACT/1020 SAT. Students designated as Elbin, Presidential, or Foundation Scholars • Elbin Scholars with 4.00 gpa receive full scholarship to cover tuition, mandatory fees, room and board. • PROMISE Plus Scholarship • Black & Gold Scholarship • University Scholarships

  22. PROCESSING UPDATE2011-12 • WEEKLY PROCESSING CYCLE STARTING IN MARCH: • FAFSA information received weekly • Estimate Letters and Tracking Letters mailed to students weekly

  23. MARCH-MAY • Weekly cycle will continue • Using estimated costs until actual 2011-12 costs are approved by HEPC • Any change to a student’s award record generates an updated estimate letter to the student • In late April eligible WV Residents will begin to receive initial PROMISE and Higher Education notifications

  24. JUNE • Final 2011-12 costs should be in place • All new students who have had their aid packaged and who are registered will receive a official Award Letter • Please Note: Your Award Letter is NOT your Bill • Bills/Invoices are provided by the Business Office in late July or early August

  25. WRAP UP • Late April/Early May: Mailing Regarding Registration/Orientation/Laptop Program • Orientation by Date: • June 7, 14, 23, 28 • July 12, 19, 29 (Overnight on the 28th) • August 5

  26. WRAP UP CONTINUED • Housing Assignments Mailed June • Residence Halls open for New Students August 19TH 10:00 AM • Topper Fest begins August 19TH • Classes begin August 22th 9:00 AM

  27. QUESTIONS REGARDING: Financial Aid: 304-336-8016 Freshmen Registration: 304-336-8404 Housing/Residence Life: 304-336-8345 Admissions: 304-336-8076 Orientation: 304-336-8427 Toll Free: 1-866-WESTLIB WESTLIBERTY.EDU

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