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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, William D. Ford Direct Student Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Work-Study awards), dictate the expense items that can be included when calculating COA budgets. Allowable expenses for the period of enrollment are tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, other personal expenses, transportation costs, and federal loan fees. Additional Information Details on tuition, fees, educational expenses, billing, payment, as well as rules and regulations governing aid eligibility can be found at www.newschool.edu/studentservices/financialaid or by contacting Student Financial Services. Student Financial Services The New School 72 Fifth Avenue (lower level) New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212.229.8930 sfs@newschool.edu Typical School Year Expenses 2010–2011 Academic Year Full-Time On-Campus Resident Tuition: $24,030 (Additional credits are charged at $1,330/credit.) University Services Fee $200 Divisional Fee $30 Student Senate Fee $10 Student Health Insurance $1,817 Health Services Fee $520 Room* $12,260 Board** $3,000 Personal Expenses** $1,550 Transportation** $801 Books and Supplies** $920 Total $23, 538 *For on-campus housing; actual charges will vary from student to student; charges include a nonrefundable $250 deposit. **Estimates only; actual expenses will vary. STUDENT LIFE COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS MyNewSchool is a customizable Web portal that connects students and employees to the university. Students have access to most services and information through the portal. See more information below under the University Resources and Facilities heading. The university administration and academic departments routinely communicate with students through New School email. The university provides each student with an email account. Students are required to activate their accounts and check their university email regularly. Official communications are made to the New School email address only. A New School email account can be set up to forward messages to a personal email account, but delivery problems are sometimes encourntered with certain providers. For this reason, active use of the New School account for university communications is strongly recommended. Changes of Address or Telephone Number Students are responsible for keeping their address and telephone number current with the university. They can update their contact information whenever necessary through MyNewSchool. University correspondence is always mailed to the address designated as “official” or emailed to the student’s New School email address. STUDENT SENATE The University Student Senate (USS) is the official university student government of The New School. Student senators are elected by the matriculated students of each academic division. The number of senators from each division is determined by the enrollment of that division. Elections are held in April for the following school year. The USS represents students’ concerns to administration, plans university-wide events, makes suggestions for improving the university, helps with student orientation, works with the provost and deans on academic planning, represents the students on universitywide committees, and works generally to ensure that the student experience at The New School is positive. The USS meets two or three times a month; the schedule is posted on the Student Senate website. Meetings are open to all, and students are encouraged to bring STUDENT SERVICES New School Student Services offers workshops, lectures, events, and programs that enrich each student’s academic experience at The New School and reflect the university’s diverse student population. It brings together students from all the university’s divisions to build a community dedicated to the principles of fairness, civility, and 18
diversity. Students are encouraged to become involved in student organizations and other leadership programs. Student Services also offers a recreation program and a health education program. Offices include: • Student Housing and Residence Life • Student Health Services • International Student Services • Student Disability Services • Student Rights and Responsibilities • Career Development • Intercultural Support • Student Development • Recreation and Intramural Sports To find out more about Student Services, visit www.newschool.edu/studentservices. Student Housing and Residence Life Student Housing and Residence Life offers undergraduates and graduate students unique living and learning spaces with amenities to suit individual needs and budgets. All residences and some apartment facilities are fully furnished and are staffed with professional residence hall directors and student resident advisors. Through the enthusiasm and creativity of resident advisors, students are exposed to diverse educational and social programs at The New School and in New York City. There is 24-hour security coverage, and our residential staff is trained in handling crises and emergencies should the need arise. The Residence Hall Handbook details housing services and residence hall policies that are essential to creating safe, supportive, and respectful communities. For students who wish to navigate the metro New York real estate market, listings of rental properties, shared apartments, short-term accommodations, and subletting opportunities are available in the Student Housing office. Student Housing provides a compilation of these listings upon request. The Off-Campus Housing Resource Guide also provides information about New York City and its neighborhoods and the ins and outs of the local real estate market. Workshops and one-on-one sessions are also available. For more information, visit www.newschool.edu/studentservices/housing. Food Services Students may enroll in a meal plan or use campus dining facilities on a cash basis. (Students living in certain residence halls are automatically enrolled in a meal plan.) Student Health and Counseling Services Student Health Services promotes the health and wellbeing of students by providing counseling and medical services, health education, and the Student Health Insurance Plan. All degree, diploma, visiting, mobility, graduate certificate, and nonmatriculating students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including students taking courses only online, are automatically charged a Health Services Fee at registration. Student Health and Counseling Services offers medical services to students who are ill or injured or have questions about their health. A staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and office assistants is available to serve students’ medical needs. The counseling services staff—which includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, psychological counselors, and a psychiatrist—provides students with a supportive environment to discuss concerns or problems. Counseling Services works with each student to decide on a plan of treatment that addresses these concerns in a reasonable and helpful manner. The Health Education Program offers health-related workshops and training and outreach programs throughout the university. Visit www.newschool.edu/studentservices/health for more information. Student Health Insurance The Student Health Insurance Plan offers affordable medical insurance. All degree, diploma, visiting, mobility, graduate certificate, and nonmatriculating students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including students taking courses only online, are automatically enrolled in the plan unless they waive participation by demonstrating that they already have comparable health insurance. Graduate and undergraduate students registering for fewer than 6 credits may waive participation without demonstrating that they have other insurance. There is a deadline for waiving student health insurance. For complete information, visit www.newschool.edu/studentservices/health-insurance. International Student Services This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. All international students are required to attend an orientation and check in with International Student Services at the beginning of each academic year. The office checks documents to see that students have been properly admitted into the United States and reviews their rights and responsibilities and government regulations. The mission of International Student Services is to help international students reach their full potential and have positive experiences at The New School. With other members of the university community, International Student Services promotes diversity and respect for other 19
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