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Student Handbook - Zayed University

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CAMPUS LIFE<br />

Family Outreach<br />

<strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> reaches out to families and students to help students<br />

succeed in their studies. There are family events, parents’ nights and<br />

orientation for families of students. Family outreach staff also assist<br />

students who are not fluent in English with concerns such as financial<br />

aid. For assistance, stop by and talk with the Family Outreach staff.<br />

<strong>Student</strong>s with Special Needs<br />

<strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> recognizes that students with a variety of special needs<br />

will enter the <strong>University</strong>’s programs. Individuals with special needs often<br />

require additional services, considerations or other supports beyond the<br />

needs of most other students. The <strong>University</strong> will attempt to provide<br />

support to students identified as having special or additional needs<br />

based on available resources.<br />

The Personal Counselors in the Office of <strong>Student</strong> Life provide assessment,<br />

intervention and skill building assistance to students with learning<br />

difficulties to support their academic success.<br />

Financial Assistance<br />

<strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> offers limited financial assistance to students who<br />

request help in purchasing laptops or providing meals or transportation.<br />

You may apply to the Office of <strong>Student</strong> Support for financial assistance.<br />

<strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> through the Office of Enrollment Management offers<br />

a limited number of tuition waivers to International <strong>Student</strong>s. Tuition<br />

waivers are for 50% or 100% of tuition but do not cover additional costs<br />

such as laptops, food or transport. Further information and application<br />

forms can be obtained from the Office of Enrollment Management.<br />

62 <strong>Zayed</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> 2012 - 2013

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