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The center also houses the Flight Deck. This area is designed as a general hangout space for students
where they can grab a bite to eat, get a drink, shoot some pool, and play darts. The Student Events
and Activities Board (S.E.A.) also offers a programming schedule of events including comedians,
bands, and more.
Enrollment and Student Services
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) includes the Office of Student Financial Assistance, the
University Registrar’s Office, the University Bursar’s Office, the One-Stop Shop, the University Call
Center, Enrollment Processing Services, Transfer Evaluation Services, the Office of International
Affairs, Health Professions Division (HPD) Admissions and Financial Aid Services, and the Help
Desk. Collectively, the ultimate goal of ESS is to effectively meet the information and service needs
of all NSU students.
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
The Office of International Affairs is committed to providing essential services to assist international
students and visiting scholars at NSU achieve their academic goals. OIA serves as a resource to the
university community and provides services and counseling expertise regarding U.S. government visa
regulations and university life in the United States. The OIA acts as a liaison with federal agencies such
as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of State,
and foreign governmental agencies.
More than 1,000 international students and scholars from more than 115 countries have selected NSU
as their academic destination. The OIA provides a variety of support services in the areas of
• F-1 and J-1 visa counseling
• transfer assistance
• reinstatement
• travel documentation
• on- and off-campus employment
• practical training
• extension of stay
• Social Security
• taxes
• health insurance
• cross-cultural activities
• international student orientation
The OIA is committed to welcoming international students, scholars, and their families while
facilitating their transition to life at Nova Southeastern University. For further information, contact
OIA at (954) 262-7240 or visit the Web site at www.nova.edu/internationalstudents.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is dedicated to helping students make smart
financial choices while in college. There are four types of financial aid available to assist in meeting
the cost of attending college: grants, scholarships, student employment, and loans. Grants and
scholarships are considered “gift” aid, and generally do not have to be repaid. However, if a student
drops or withdraws from any classes for which financial aid has been received, the student may have
to return any “unearned” funds. Loans are considered “self-help” aid, and always have to be repaid.
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