Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
appropriate documentary evidence must be
presented.
2. Students residing with their parents and enrolling
as non-residents are classified as residents if the
parents move to Louisiana and acquire residence
as defined in these regulations.
3. Persons may be classified as residents of
Louisiana at the end of twelve consecutive
months of residence, if they have been employed
in Louisiana, and if during that period they have
not been registered in an educational institution
for more than six semester hours or its equivalent
in any semester. Persons who are unable to be
employed and who have not been registered
in any educational institution for more than six
semester hours or its equivalent in any semester
may acquire residence in Louisiana if there
is convincing evidence that they continuously
resided in Louisiana for twelve consecutive
months immediately preceding registration.
4. A student who is married to a Louisiana resident
may acquire the residence status of his/her
spouse.
5. Persons who reside in Louisiana for at least two
years (exclusive of military service) and who
then move to another state or foreign country
retain the right to enroll themselves or any of their
dependents as a resident for a period equal to the
number of years they resided in Louisiana, but
the right shall expire for a person who resides for
a period of two years in another state or foreign
country.
6. Members of the Armed Forces currently
stationed in Louisiana and their dependents shall
be classified as Louisiana residents. Military
personnel who were stationed in Louisiana
immediately prior to their release from active duty
may enroll themselves or their dependents as
residents during a period not to exceed 6 months
after the date of release, provided that the term
of active duty shall have been no less than 12
consecutive months.
7. Members of the Armed Forces who were
residents of Louisiana immediately prior to
entering the Armed Forces retain the right for
themselves or any of their dependents to be
classified as a resident as long as they are in
the Armed Forces and for a two-year period after
leaving the Armed Forces.
8. A resident of Louisiana does not lose the right
to be classified as a resident during periods of
employment in a foreign country.
9. An alien who has been lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence as an
immigrant (proof of such status in his possession
of his Form I-551-Alien Registration Receipt
Card or passport officially stamped “approved
as resident alien”) and who has established
residence under any of the foregoing provisions
shall be declared a resident of the State.
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10. A student may be declared a resident if either
parent is a graduate of the institution which the
student attends.
11. A student who graduates with an associate or
higher degree may be classified as a resident for
subsequent enrollment at that same institution.
FINANCIAL AID
The ULM Office of Financial Aid Services supports
the mission of the University by assisting students in
reducing or eliminating financial obstacles which might
prohibit them from attaining an education. At ULM, we
understand the financial burdens placed on students
and their parents when pursuing a college education.
The Office of Financial Aid Services is designed to help
students and parents find the type of aid that best suits
their needs.
Financial aid programs offered through ULM
are scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. For
additional information or questions, visit our website at
http://finaid.ulm.edu. The Financial Aid Office is located in
George T. Walker Hall 1-122.
Financial Aid is intended to assist students in
financing their education when family and personal
resources are not adequate to meet their total educational
cost. There are three types of direct aid:
1. Grants - no repayment necessary. Based on
financial need, students must apply using the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Loans - financial awards with a low interest rate.
Repayments usually begin 6-12 months after
graduation or withdrawal from school.
3. Employment - provides federal work study jobs
for students while attending school. ULM has
two employment programs – on-campus and offcampus
opportunities.
For a detailed explanation of the federal programs and
how they are processed, consult the ULM Financial Aid
Guide on our website at http://finaid.ulm.edu/.
THREE STEPS TO APPLYING FOR
FINANCIAL AID
NOTE: Apply early for admission to ULM. You may
obtain an Application for Admission from the Office of
Recruitment and Admissions (Sandel Hall, Phone
318-342-5430) or on-line at www.ulm.edu. You must
be admitted to ULM before aid can be awarded.
STEP 1. Apply for a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) from the U.S. Department of
Education. The PIN is required to complete
your financial aid application on-line.
Parents should also apply for a PIN. To
apply for a PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov
STEP 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA begins
the process for financial assistance. The
2012-2013 FAFSA became available on-