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AMS External Policy Manual - Alma Mater Society of UBC

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<strong>Policy</strong> Number:2013-06 Passed:Title:<strong>UBC</strong>’s New Financial Aid ProgramApril 24, 2013Expires:April 24, 2016Summary:Supports <strong>UBC</strong>’s proposed new student financial aid program and calls on the university administration toconsult students about the project.From the Executive CommitteeWhereas the <strong>AMS</strong> recognizes that accessibility and affordability are key issues impacting current andprospective <strong>UBC</strong> students;Whereas the university has committed to undertaking a student financial support project that aims toimprove the systems and processes associated with the allocation <strong>of</strong> merit based and needs based awardsat <strong>UBC</strong>;Whereas this project provides many benefits to student including: the <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>of</strong> comprehensive financialpackages; greater transparency in financial aid allocation; <strong>UBC</strong> specific cost assessment and contributiontools;Be it resolved that the <strong>AMS</strong> formally supports the vision and goals <strong>of</strong> the Student Financial SupportProject;Be it further resolved that the <strong>AMS</strong> encourages the university to engage in on-going student consultationin the development, design, implementation and communication <strong>of</strong> the project.<strong>AMS</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> Page | 34

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