2001-2002 - The University of Scranton

HEALTH INSURANCE
The University offers undergraduate students the opportunity to enroll in an attractive
health insurance plan at the outset of each academic year. All students residing in
University housing units must participate in the University’s sponsored health program,
unless written evidence is presented showing coverage under another health program (e.g.
parent’s health policy).
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
The University will help as many qualified students as possible to complete a college
education. For this purpose the University maintains an Office of Financial Aid and all
inquiries concerning such assistance should be made to the Director of Financial Aid, located
in 401 St. Thomas Hall; Telephone (570) 941-7700; Fax (570) 941-4370. Assistance is
also available on the web at http://www.scranton.edu or by e-mail: finaid@uofs.edu
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
1. Submit the University Application for Financial Aid or the CSS Profile form.
Incoming students must complete and return the application by February 15th. Returning
students must complete and return the application by April 15th.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority filing
date for incoming students is February 15th; for returning students, April 15th. FAFSA
forms are available from high school guidance officers and from the University of Scranton
Financial Aid Office.
In order to be eligible for financial aid, students are required to maintain satisfactory
academic progress. Standards have been established for federal and University financial aid
that measure a student’s progress toward a declared educational objective. These guidelines
include a maximum time frame for completing a degree, a minimum percentage of credits
completed each academic year and a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average. A brief
explanation is provided below.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Full-time students are expected to complete their undergraduate degrees within six
academic years. Part-time students are allotted a period of time that shall not exceed twelve
academic years. Students enrolled in The College of Arts and Science, The Kania School of
Management and The J.A. Panuska, S.J., College of Professional Studies who are full time
students must successfully complete a minimum of twenty-four credits per academic year.
Students enrolled in Dexter Hanley College as full-time students must complete a minimum
of twenty-one credits, three-quarter-time students a minimum of fifteen credits, half-time
students a minimum of nine credits and less-than-half-time students a minimum of six credits
per academic year. Full-time dependent students who drop below 12 credits per semester
may lose coverage under their parents’ health insurance plan and may be required to
begin repayment of student loans.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
All students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 in order to
demonstrate satisfactory academic standing. Academic scholarship recipients are required
to maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.50, 3.00 or 3.25 depending on the scholarship.
Students should consult the Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid for a full definition
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