Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

Can the disease be treated?4 Antibiotic treatment, if received early, cansave lives and chances of recovery areincreased. However, permanent disability ordeath can still occur.4 Vaccinations are available and should beconsidered for:-Those living in close quarters-College students 25 years old or younger4 Vaccinations are effective against 4 of the 5most common bacterial types that cause 70percent of the disease in the U.S. (but doesnot protect against all types of meningitis).4 Vaccinations take 7-10 days to becomeeffective, with protection lasting 3-5 years.4 The cost of vaccine varies, so check withyour health care provider.4 Vaccination is very safe-most common sideeffects are redness and minor pain atinjection site for up to 2 days.How can I find out more information?4 Contact your own health care provider4 Visit www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.htmlVOLUNTARYSTUDENT HEALTHINSURANCESouth Texas College makes available to allenrolling students health and accident insurancecoverage. Such coverage is voluntary and must bepurchased by the student each semester.Coverage terminates at the end of every semester.As with most insurance coverage, the policywill not cover 100 percent of every claim. As aresult, individuals purchasing this insurance areresponsible for any balance or unpaid claim due.Students have the following options in regard toinsurance purchase:a. Have their own insurance (BCBS, Aetna,Medicaid, Medicare, VA, ect.)b. Purchase one of the STC coordinatedpolicies (insurance must be requested atcashier’s office)c. Accept full financial responsibility forexpenses from an accident and/or sickness(students must have insurance they don’t havean option if they want to purchase or not)For further information please contact the Cashier'soffice.FINANCIAL AIDEducation after high school costs time, money,and effort. It’s a big investment, and you shouldcarefully evaluate the school you are choosing.South Texas College has elected to participate inthe following U.S. Department of Education TitleIV programs:4Federal Pell Grants4Federal Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrants (FSEOG)4Federal Work-Study Program4Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)4Federal National Science and MathematicsAccess to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)South Texas College also receives stateassistance from The Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board. For more information visitwww.collegeforalltexans.comGrants are financial aid you do not have to repay.The Work Study Program lets you work and earnmoney to help you pay for school.GENERAL INFORMATIONStudent EligibilityTo receive aid from the federal student aidprograms you must:1. Fill out a Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA)2. Meet all Department of Education eligibilityrequirements including but not limited to:a. Have financial needb. Have a high school diploma or aGeneral Education Development (GED)Certificate, or pass a test approved by theU.S. Department of Education (Ability toBenefit ATB). Please see AdmissionsRequirements for more information onATB benefits.c. Register with the Selective Services, ifrequired.d. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.e. Have a valid Social Security Number.3. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as aregular student working toward a degree orcertificate in an eligible program.4. Meet the standards of the Financial AidSatisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP).Financial NeedWhen you apply for federal student aid, theinformation you report on the FAFSA is used ina formula established by the U.S. Departmentof Education. The formula determines yourExpected Family Contribution (EFC), an amountyou and your family are expected to contributetoward your education. If your EFC is below acertain amount, you will be eligible for a FederalPell Grant, assuming you meet all other eligibilityrequirements.53