General Information

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» What is an independent student?
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» What is my aid eligibilty if I am in a preparatory program or am taking prerequisites to get into a Master’s program?
» What is my aid eligibility if I am in the Teacher Certification Program?
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» What is my aid eligibility if I am taking Post-Master’s classes in Psychology for state licensure?
» What is my aid eligibility if I am taking courses for a graduate certificate program?
» What if I withdraw from all my courses?
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Scholarships, Grants, Discounts, and Tax Credits

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» What is the PA New Economy Tech Scholarship?
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» What is the discount for Catholic School teachers?

Student Jobs On Campus

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Co-ops and Study Abroad Programs

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Credit Balances: Refunds and Money for Books

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Reading Bills: Memos and Credits

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Special Circumstances and Academic Progress

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» What academic progress must I make?
» Will I be eligible for financial aid if I repeat a course that I already passed?

Employee Tuition Benefits

» What are the employee tuition benefits?
» What are the tuition benefits for employee dependents?
» What is Tuition Exchange?

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Tuition Benefits for Employee Dependents

What is a Faculty/Staff Dependent Grant?
A Faculty/Staff Dependent Grant is a La Salle University employee benefit that allows the dependents of La Salle University employees to pursue a baccalaureate degree at La Salle University. Additionally, dependent children may be eligible to attend other cooperating post-secondary institutions through the Tuition Exchange Program.

Who are considered eligible dependents?
Eligible dependents are either spouses or dependent children of La Salle University employees who have been employed full-time for a minimum of five years at the University. Previous full-time employment at another college or university may be applied to the five (5) year waiting period.

Dependent children are defined by the standards of the Internal Revenue Service for the tax year immediately preceding the academic year. The dependent student cannot already possess a baccalaureate degree.

How many courses may a dependent take per semester?
Eligible dependent students may enroll full-time (12 credits or more).

What does the Faculty/Staff dependent grant cover?
The grant covers tuition costs and also educationally related fees. The grant is limited to full-time tuition; it will not cover additional charges if a student registers for an overload.

The employee is responsible for paying the health fee, the student activity fee, the graduation fee and any other fees not directly associated with education.

Where may dependent students take courses?
Spouses of employees may only enroll in courses at La Salle University in either the Undergraduate Day Division or Continuing Studies. Children of La Salle employees may enroll in courses at La Salle University in either the Undergraduate Day Division or Continuing Studies. Dependent children may also attend as undergraduate day students at other co-operating post-secondary institutions through the Tuition Exchange Program.

How do I apply for the Faculty/Staff Dependent Grant?
For attendance at La Salle University, students must first be accepted by the Offices of Admission or Continuing Studies. Employees with eligible dependents must then complete the Employee Verification Form available on the forms section of the Student Financial Services Website. This form, together with a copy of the employee's latest federal income tax form and a copy of the student's bill, need to be forwarded to the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will confirm eligibility and notify the Student Financial Services Office to credit the student's account. The Employee Verification Form needs to be completed for each semester in which the student is applying for benefits. The Student Financial Services Office must be notified if the student drops or adds courses so that their benefits can be adjusted.

How do I apply for a Tuition Exchange Grant at another school?
Dependents of faculty/staff members who wish to attend another institution through the Tuition Exchange Program must complete the Tuition Exchange Application form available on the Financial Aid Forms website and send to the Student Financial Services Office. In addition, they must complete the Employee Verification Form and attach a copy of their latest federal income tax form. This form should be sent to Human Resources so that they can verify the student's eligibility. First time applicants should complete this process no later than November 1 of the year prior to their prospective enrollment. Employees will need to file an Employee Verification Form for each semester in which the student will receive the grant and file the Tuition Exchange Application every year in order for the grant to be renewed.

Does filing an application guarantee a Tuition Exchange Grant?
No. Tuition Exchange is a competitive grant. Each school determines the number of grants it offers and the criteria by which recipients are chosen. Once a student receives the grant, it can be renewed for a total of 8 semesters or until the student receives a baccalaureate degree.

What does the Tuition Exchange Grant cover?
The Tuition Exchange Program requires colleges to offer full tuition or a minimum grant; whichever is lower. The minimum grant for 2006-2007 is $23,500. Schools whose tuitions are lower than $23,500 are required to offer full tuition. Schools with tuitions higher than $23,500 must offer at least that amount. Some schools offer full tuition even though the amount is greater than the minimum requirement. Other schools may offer room and board as well. Details on specific schools can be found on the Tuition Exchange website at www.tuitionexchange.org