2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo 2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

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CSU-Pueblo Scholarships To be considered for any University grant and scholarship aid, students must complete the University Scholarship Application. Also, Student Financial Services administers a number of private scholarships funded by individuals, foundations, agencies, and organizations. All CSU-Pueblo students may apply online at http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/SFS/ Scholarships for these scholarships by submitting an institutional application by the March 1 deadline. Recipients are selected by various committees. Students are also encouraged to visit http:// www.colostate-pueblo.edu/SFS/Scholarships for more information about scholarship searches or visit Student Financial Services, Admin 212. Impact on Financial Aid Because scholarships are considered “resource” funds under state and federal guidelines, scholarship awards become a part of the student’s financial aid package. If the student’s financial need is already met at the time of scholarship notification, other aid may be reduced or cancelled. Pell grants are never reduced as the result of a scholarship. VETERAN EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Veterans must follow the admission requirements and procedures outlined in this catalog. For certification of eligibility for education benefits under one of the Public Laws, students can apply for Veterans Administration benefits through the Records Office in the Administration Building, Room 202, telephone, (719) 549-2910. Please allow at least two months for processing time. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Students who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, as recognized by a tribal group served by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, may apply for a BIA grant. The amount awarded is based on financial need and availability of funds from the area agency. For additional information, write to: Scholarship Office, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box 370, New Town, ND 58763. 28

STUDENT LIFE Student Life PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND POLICIES The Division of Student Life operates a number of offices, facilities, programs and organizations that exist primarily to enhance and support students’ academic lives at the University. HOUSING Freshman Live-in Policy All single, first year freshmen under the age of 21 with a home address more than 50 miles from campus, are required to live in the Belmont Residence Hall. The housing agreement is for the entire academic year. Students who live in the residence hall are required to have a meal plan. All questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Housing Office at (719) 549- 2602. Belmont Residence Hall Belmont Residence Hall (BRH) houses nearly 500 students in three wings, which are joined by a large common area. The common area serves as a gathering area and has a large-screen television and a kitchen. The housing office and student mailroom are located adjacent to the area. The lower level of the common area consists of a recreation area (including a court for volleyball and basketball), a weightlifting gym, study lounge, and laundry facilities. BRH also has a computer lab, tutoring lab, pool table, ping-pong table, vending machines, an ice machine, and many other amenities. The front desk is staffed 24-hours by student staff to answer questions and check out equipment. All rooms are designed for two people, and single occupancy is available on a very limited basis. Students may be placed on a single room waiting list based on the date in which the Housing Office receives their room reservation form and deposit. Rooms are approximately 12 feet by 13 feet in size. Each room contains two extra long twin beds, with drawer space below, two desks with a study lamp built into the desk, two bookshelves, and two desk chairs. A $125 deposit must accompany each application for space in BRH; $25 of the deposit is used as an application fee and is non-refundable; $100 of the fee is used as a security/damage deposit. The deposit is held in escrow for the duration of the student’s occupancy. University Village at Walking Stick Student Apartment Housing (In cooperation with Colorado State University-Pueblo) University Village at Walking Stick is the Colorado State University-Pueblo on-campus apartment community for students and offers a unique housing opportunity for sophomores, juniors, and seniors and those students who are exempt from the BRH live-in requirement. (Freshmen under the age of 21 will be placed on a waiting list and placed in the apartments if space is available.) These spacious two-story town homes offer an array of amenities and conveniences for students seeking “off campus living” while enjoying the benefits of living in the heart of the CSU-Pueblo campus. The apartments were built for energy efficiency and feature energy saving appliances and features throughout. The apartments offer campus High-Speed Internet access in each bedroom, a common area house phone, and premium cable TV in each bedroom and the common area and each unit features individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Two floor plans are available each consisting of 4-bedrooms, 2-baths. All utilities are included in the cost and a $350 deposit is required. The interior of each apartment offers a kitchen, dining and living room on the first floor and a study loft on the second floor. Each floor plan features two private locking bedrooms and a semi-private locking vanity and bathroom on each floor. Bedrooms range in size from 108 square feet to 124 square feet with large closets. A private phone is available at additional cost in each bedroom. An inviting patio also offers access to a storage room and another storage area is offered in the apartment home. Each student at University Village has an individual housing contract with payment options to fit his or her academic funding situation. Academic year occupancy begins August 1st and extends through May offering an expanded period of living to accommodate student’s specific needs. Full calendar year occupancy is always available and students in the apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan. Study in the privacy of your own home and after class, lounge on your patio, grill your dinner and enjoy the magnificent mountain views available at University Village. The student community also features a spacious and inviting clubhouse, on-site office with professional management staff, a student Assistant Director and two Community Advisors, a 24-hour 29

CSU-<strong>Pueblo</strong><br />

Scholarships<br />

To be considered for any <strong>University</strong> grant and<br />

scholarship aid, students must complete the <strong>University</strong><br />

Scholarship Application. Also, Student Financial<br />

Services administers a number of private scholarships<br />

funded by individuals, foundations, agencies, and<br />

organizations. All CSU-<strong>Pueblo</strong> students may apply online<br />

at http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/SFS/<br />

Scholarships for these scholarships by submitting an<br />

institutional application by the March 1 deadline.<br />

Recipients are selected by various committees.<br />

Students are also encouraged to visit http://<br />

www.colostate-pueblo.edu/SFS/Scholarships for more<br />

information about scholarship searches or visit<br />

Student Financial Services, Admin 212.<br />

Impact on Financial Aid<br />

Because scholarships are considered “resource” funds<br />

under state and federal guidelines, scholarship awards<br />

become a part of the student’s financial aid package. If<br />

the student’s financial need is already met at the time<br />

of scholarship notification, other aid may be reduced or<br />

cancelled. Pell grants are never reduced as the result<br />

of a scholarship.<br />

VETERAN EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS<br />

Veterans must follow the admission requirements and<br />

procedures outlined in this catalog. For certification of<br />

eligibility for education benefits under one of the Public<br />

Laws, students can apply for Veterans Administration<br />

benefits through the Records Office in the<br />

Administration Building, Room 202, telephone, (719)<br />

549-2910. Please allow at least two months for<br />

processing time.<br />

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS<br />

Students who are at least one-fourth American Indian,<br />

Eskimo or Aleut, as recognized by a tribal group<br />

served by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, may apply for a<br />

BIA grant. The amount awarded is based on financial<br />

need and availability of funds from the area agency.<br />

For additional information, write to: Scholarship Office,<br />

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian<br />

Affairs, P.O. Box 370, New Town, ND 58763.<br />

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