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Alumni Benefits UpdateAre you taking advantage of all your alumni benefits?NEWFree Membership in SALTThrough American Student Assistance’s SALT program,alumni can now access a variety of resources to help youmanage your student loans. Contact a real, live SALT LoanCounselor at (877) 523-9473 or loanhelp@saltmoney.org foradvice and guidance on:• Locating your student loan information• Understanding your loan payment options• What to do if you’re struggling to make payments• Using deferment or forbearance to postpone repayment• Whether loan consolidation is right for your situationLA Fitness Discounted MembershipSave approximately 50% off gym memberships with thesespecial WesternU rates:• Premier Single State Membership includes access to allclubs in California, except Signature clubs: $253/yearfor alumni; $179/year for family members• NEW Premier Multi State Membership includes accessto all clubs except Signature clubs and those located inthe state of New York: $299/year for alumni; $199/yearfor family members• NEW Signature Membership includes access to allclubs: $349/year for alumni; $249/year for familymembersThese rates are contracted for new or renewed membershipspurchased between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013. Anadditional $20 annual fee is required if you want to use theclubs’ racquetball courts.Pumerantz Library AccessAlumni maintain nearly all the same Library resources youhad as a student, if you come into the Library on campus.A limited number of resources are available remotely. Acomplete list of Library resources available to alumni can befound at http://westernu.libguides.com/alumni or bycontacting the Library directly at (909) 469-5323 orreference@westernu.edu.Access to Self-Service (BanWeb)Search the online alumni directory, order copies of yourtranscript or a replacement diploma, check your academicrecord, and more. From the WesternU home page(www.westernu.edu), choose “Self-Service (BanWeb)” fromthe Quick Links menu. For assistance logging in, contact theAlumni Office at alumni@westernu.edu or (909) 469-ALUM.Alumni Job PostingsAlumni job postings are free to browse and free to place.Alumni can search for a new job online atwww.westernu.edu/alumni-jobs. Employers can place a jobposting by emailing the job description and details toalumni@westernu.edu.Discounted InsuranceWesternU alumni receive preferred rates on auto andhomeowners insurance through Liberty Mutual's GroupSavings Plus. Find a local agent athttp://www.libertymutual.com/lm/find-sales-office andmention “Western University of Health Sciences” to receivea preferred rate quote.WesternU alumni receive a 5% discount on major medicalcoverage for their pets through VPI Pet Insurance. Insureyour pet for as little as $10/month. Coverage includes visitswith any licensed veterinarian worldwide, routine care andvaccinations to maintain your pet’s good health. For moreinformation, call 1-877-PETS-VPI or go towww.petinsurance.com/afi/w/westernuniversity.WesternU.edu EmailWesternU alumni may keep their westernu.edu emailaddress after graduating (or request one if you graduatedbefore 2000). Alumni must login to their account at leastonce every 12 months to maintain their westernu.edu emailaddress.For the most up to date information on or assistance withaccessing these alumni benefits and services, visitwww.westernu.edu/alumni-services, or contact the Office ofAlumni Relations at (909) 469-ALUM or alumni@westernu.edu.WesternU View Summer 2012 56
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