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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEFinancial Aid ProcessSTEP #1: New students must complete the WNC application for admissionand declare a degree or certificate program. WNC is unable toprocess the FAFSA form until the student has been admitted to the college.STEP #2: Organize financial records that are necessary to completethe FAFSA.For the 2012-13 FAFSA, the student’s and parent’s (for dependentstudents) 2011 tax return information is required. For married studentsfiling separately, the spouse’s tax information is required. Other incomedocuments may include year-end statements from Social Security, W-2forms, disability income statements, unemployment compensation statements,TANF annual income statements, etc.STEP #3: Complete the electronic FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. List WNCas the college choice. WNC’s school code: 013896. To sign the FAFSAelectronically, a PIN number is required for students and parents. TheFAFSA PIN number can be used each year to apply for financial aid andto access federal student aid records online. The PIN should be kept ina safe place and never given to anyone.STEP #4: Check the "To Do List" and "Communication Center" inmyWNC to track the status of financial aid. All communications are sentvia e-mail, so an updated e-mail address is required in myWNC.Information may be required to verify the information on theFAFSA. Submit the requested documents to the Financial AssistanceOffice. If changes are made on the FAFSA or to the level of enrollment,awards may change.For assistance completing the FAFSA, computers and advisors areavailable in the Financial Assistance office.Please Note: withdrawing from classes may result in a repayment of financialaid and affect eligibility for future aid.Applying for Financial AidThe college’s Financial Assistance Office administers an array offinancial aid programs including grants, scholarships, loans and parttimeemployment to assist students in meeting educational expenses. Allstudents are eligible for some type of financial assistance for class levels095 and above. To be considered for financial aid, complete the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid each year. Students should completethe FAFSA online as soon as possible after January 1 for the next schoolyear. Early submission of the FAFSA increases the possibility of receivingaid as some funds are limited.All financial aid application and checklist items must be completeand Satisfactory Academic Progress standards met by July 2, 2012, inorder to receive aid for fall 2012 by class cancellation deadlines. If theseitems are not completed or met, students must plan to pay for fees on theirown, in accordance with fee deadlines. Eligible applicants who do not meetthe deadline may subsequently receive aid after the semester begins.The WNC scholarship application must be completed to be consideredfor scholarships. Deadlines are posted on the application. Application isavailable online at: www.wnc.edu/scholarships/www.FAFSA.GOVWE'RE HERE TO HELPFinancial Assistance . . . . . . . . 445-3264 • www.wnc.edu/studentservices/financial/12WELCOME MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS!Your scholarship pays $40 per unit for lower division courses(100 & 200 level) and $60 per unit for upper division courses(300 & 400 level), up to 12 units each term for courses100 level & above.To use your scholarship:• Apply for admission and select a degree or certificate program.Only degree seeking students are eligible to receive the scholarship.• Register by Internet for at least six units at WNC per semester.• Maintain the grade point average as required in your acknowledgement letter.• If you need additional funds for college, please contact Financial Assistance.Receiving Financial Aid &ScholarshipsWhen financial aid and scholarships are approved and a student has enrolledin the correct number of credits, funds will automatically be appliedto the student’s WNC account. This will occur no earlier than ten daysprior to the start of the semester. If financial aid is not approved in timefor fee deadlines, the student is responsible for payment.If funds awarded exceed the charges on a student's account, the balanceof funds is refunded to the student to pay for other educationallyrelated expenses. Refunds are released to students beginning the weekprior to the start of classes in one of the following ways:• Check: The refund check is mailed to the address listed in myWNC.• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit is available. Sign up through myWNC.Any student who decides not to attend WNC must withdraw by thelast day of the 100% refund period and notify the Financial AssistanceOffice.Veterans ServicesThe college maintains an office of Veterans Services on the CarsonCity campus. Information concerning veterans services is also availablethrough Counseling Services on the Fallon campus.Persons who are eligible for veterans benefits include: honorablydischarged veterans, children of 100 percent service-connected disabledveterans, and the widows and children of veterans who died in serviceor from service-connected disabilities. Veterans and eligible persons areresponsible for submitting all necessary paperwork to the Veterans ServicesOffice. Early registration and submission of documents will assistthe Veterans Services Office, and allow adequate time for processing applications.Academic counseling is required prior to certification eachsemester.VETERANS STANDARDOF SATISFACTORY PROGRESSVeterans receiving VA educational benefits must maintain a minimumcumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. If the GPA fallsbelow 2.0, he/she will be placed on academic probation for the followingsemester. If the cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for two subsequentsemesters, VA benefits will be terminated. To re-establish eligibility,students must take courses at their own expense until they achieve therequired minimum 2.0 GPA.
COUNSELING & TESTINGCounseling ServicesDegree & Course Advising • Career Counseling • Personal CounselingCounselors are available weekdays at the Carson City, Douglas and Fallon campuses to help students and community members make importantdecisions regarding educational goals and career directions.Counselors help students plan their academic schedules to ensure understanding of major/graduation requirements and current transferguidelines. Counselors can also assist students with career exploration, interest testing, job search techniques, and provide current informationabout labor markets and educational training requirements.Students are encouraged to see a counselor prior to enrollment to receive correct advising.Disability Support Services (DSS)WNC is committed to making its programs and services accessible topersons with disabilities. To receive academic accommodations throughDisability Services, students must be currently enrolled in classes andprovide appropriate documentation of their disability.Support services for WNC students with disabilities are providedthrough Counseling Services on the Carson City campus. For effectiveand timely services, students should submit their requests for assistanceat least four weeks in advance.Disability Services Carson City campusBristlecone Building, Room 103 . . .445-3267 & 445-3266 • trists@wnc.eduORIENTATION• Get critical information that all new students need to know• Learn how to be successful in college• Meet other new students• Meet faculty and current students• Tour the campusSIGN UPwith Counseling ServicesCarson........................................445-3267Fallon..........................................423-7565TestingEvery student planning to register for English or math courses atWNC must either take placement tests, submit ACT/SAT scores (nomore than two years old), or provide a transcript showing completionof prerequisite courses. Testing assesses a student's current skills inreading, writing and math, and helps students select the appropriatecourses to take at WNC. Students who are not sure if they need to testshould contact a counselor.Board of Regents mandated ACT & SAT required scores:ACT SATACT SATEnglish 100 18 440 Math 127 25 560English 101 21 510 Math 128 22 500Math 95 17 400 Math 176 25 560Math 96 19 470 Math 181 28 630Math 120 22 500 Statistics 152 25 560Math 126 22 500Testing is available by appointment at the Carson City and Falloncampuses. There is a $15 testing fee. Photo identification is also required.Transfer Center/Career CenterWNC’s Transfer Center assists students who plan to continue their educationat another institution. The center makes transferring from WNCto another college or university as easy and efficient as possible.The Career Center provides information on career descriptions, joboutlook, work settings and preparation necessary to enter specific careerfields.The Transfer Center and Career Center are in Counseling Servicesat the Carson City and Fallon campuses.13
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