2006-2007 Fact Book - Ferris State University

GENERAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AID
More than 82 percent of the students presently enrolled at Ferris State receive some type of
financial aid through federal, state and Ferris programs, including scholarships, grants, loans and
student employment. Ferris State University awards more than $87 million in student aid
annually.
Financial aid is primarily based on financial need and is intended to assist students whose
families lack the total resources needed to pay for college. Information on financial aid programs
available at Ferris may be obtained by contacting the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at
1-800-940-4AID or via the Internet at www.ferris.edu and “Quick Link” to Financial Aid.
CAREER RESOURCES AT FSU
A Ferris State University career-oriented education is complimented by comprehensive career
counseling resources available from the Educational and Career Counseling Center (ECCC)
staffed with licensed professional counselors. The ECCC is located on the 3 rd floor of the Starr
Building and provides a wide range of services for FSU students. http://www.ferris.edu/eccc
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES
The Office of Student Employment & Career Services assists students in finding on-campus, local
off-campus, internships, summer and full-time positions.
Through SE&CS, part-time employment is available to students as both on and off-campus work
study, on-campus non-work study, and local off-campus and “Quick Cash” opportunities. In
addition, students/alumni have access to e-Recruiting, which is a state-of-the-art internet-based
software package that allows students to upload their resume into the FSU Resume Book
database, search and apply for employment/internship opportunities and sign-up for on-campus
interviews. On-campus interviews take place both fall and winter semesters with approximately
150 employers participating per academic year. Students can register with e-Recruiting and view
a whole array of other career/employment related information on our website at
www.ferris.edu/careerservices.
SE&CS also provides daily walk-in resume review hours, mock interviews and classroom
presentations. Every fall and winter the SE&CS office sponsors job fairs to assist students in
finding internship and full-time positions. These jobs are consistently some of the largest in the
state. In addition, fall semester, College of Business Internship Office, SE&CS, and University
Alumni Relations, present the “Career Tactics Workshops – Gain the Professional Edge!”
conference that allows students to enhance professional and job search skills. Annual studies of
employed alumni indicate that 91% are employed in occupations related to their major field of
study at Ferris and 98% of graduates are working or continuing their education. Ninety-seven
percent of graduates seeking employment, found jobs. All seven colleges had a 95% or higher
placement rate.
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