A Guide to Student

Financial Services

La Salle

University

Success for a Lifetime

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a Salle University is a dynamic educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values: a deep respect for each individual, a belief that intellectual and spiritual development go hand in hand, a passion for creative teaching and learning, and a conviction that education should be useful—for personal growth, professional advancement, and service to others. La Salle University draws inspiration from St. John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers.

Reasons to Believe in La Salle University

La Salle University is a global university. Join our diverse campus. Live, learn, and work in Philadelphia—one of the world’s greatest cities. Study and perform service abroad. Heighten your global perspective. La Salle University is dedicated to the greater good. Perform community service to help those who are less fortunate. Learn ethics and values that will guide you. Feel our sense of community. La Salle University is a community of active learners. We all learn from one another. Share your views and experiences. Be challenged by expert faculty. This is excellence in teaching and learning in practice. La Salle University is committed to you. Students come first here. Know your professors and classmates as individuals in our small classrooms. Personal attention permeates everything we do.

Scan this QR Code by using an app on your smart phone to view a video about our Reasons to Believe.

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St. John Baptist de La Salle 1651–1719

Financing Your Education

A Sound Investment

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o matter what your income, paying for a top-flight university like La Salle can be a daunting prospect. It is clear that the benefits of attending college are well worth the cost. You have probably seen various charts showing the average annual income of college graduates versus those who did not complete a bachelor’s degree. If you accept that a college degree is an important step on the road to a successful career and a rewarding life, the only question to answer is where to get that degree. No college can guarantee that every graduate will be more successful than every graduate of another college. There are things La Salle can guarantee, however, that have positioned our graduates for the greatest likelihood of success for the past 150 years. This begins with the principles described on the preceding page and continues with the promise that we’ll do everything we can to make our education an affordable option for you.

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a Salle University is committed to helping families afford a Catholic, Lasallian education through our generous merit- and need-based aid programs.

2012–13 Expenses Tuition and Fees: $36,350

an affordable option for you

Average Room and Board: $11,710 Total Average Resident Cost: $48,360 Total Average Commuter Cost: $36,650

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Types

of Financial Aid

Grants

Scholarships

Loans

Work Study

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rants are typically based on need and are considered “gift aid” that does not need to be paid back. Such grants are generally available at the federal and state levels as well as from La Salle University.

cholarships are “gift aid” based on academic achievement or the personal merits or qualities of a student. Most have GPA or other requirements to renew scholarships for all four years. No combination of scholarships can exceed the cost of tuition and fees.

he Federal Perkins and Federal Direct Loan programs are federally funded, low-interest loans to assist college students. You do not have to begin paying these loans back until at least six or nine months after graduation.

t La Salle, students can earn up to $1,800 a year through a variety of campus job opportunities. Federal College Work Study is viewed as potential spending money and is not used as an automatic tuition deduction. Students can work up to 15 hours per week and will receive a biweekly paycheck.

Types of Financial Aid

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Scholarships E

ach year, La Salle University awards merit-based scholarships to incoming freshmen and transfer students. These awards vary in amount from $5,000 per year up to full tuition. The merit scholarship programs serve as a means of recognizing academic excellence and extracurricular achievements at the secondary or college level for our students.

Founder’s Scholarship program (does not require a separate application)

Freshman Students Award Amount $11,000–$20,000 per year Eligibility and Requirements All freshmen who submit an application for admission to La Salle University are automatically considered for Founder’s Scholarships.

Christian Brothers Scholarship Award Amount Full tuition* Eligibility • Freshmen only



• Academic rank in the top 10 percent or first decile of high school senior class





• Standardized test scores that total approximately 1300 SAT (critical reading and math sections only) or 29 ACT or above





• Potential for academic and extracurricular leadership as evidenced by honors and awards, activities, letters of recommendation, personal essay, and interview

Candidates are selected based on quality of course selection, GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores.

Procedure No additional application is required. Follow the procedures for applying for admission to La Salle University.

Transfer Students

Requirements This scholarship is renewable each year for 40 courses if normal progress is being made toward the degree and if the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Procedure Applications are available online at www.lasalle.edu/ finaid. In addition to the completed Application for Admission to La Salle, each candidate must submit the following credentials for the review of the scholarship committee:

Award Amount $6,000–$18,000 per year Eligibility and Requirements All transfer students who submit an application for admission to La Salle University are automatically considered for Founder’s Scholarships. Candidates for these partial-tuition scholarships are selected based on quality of course selection, GPA, number of credits earned, and extracurricular activities. The admission application essay and letters of recommendation are also considered.

Procedure No additional application is required. Follow the procedures for applying for admission to La Salle University. Students must submit a completed admission application by May 1.





• A completed Christian Brothers Scholarship application (available online)





• An essay of 500 to 1,000 words on a designated topic





• Letters of recommendation from two individuals of the applicant’s choice





• Interview may be required

All application materials must be received no later than Jan. 15. * Students who qualify for both a Founder’s Scholarship and a Christian Brothers Scholarship will only be awarded the Christian Brothers Scholarship.

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Scholarships Continued

Community Service Scholarship Award Amount $10,000 per year, in addition to Founder’s Scholarship if eligible

Athletic Scholarship Award Amount Varying Eligibility and Requirements An athletic scholarship is awarded on an individual basis in recognition of outstanding prior athletic achievement and future prospects. An athletic scholarship can be combined with other merit scholarships. Athletes must complete the NCAA clearinghouse process and have applied for undergraduate admission.

Eligibility • Freshmen only



• Commitment to and leadership in community service





• Academic rank in the first or second quintile of high school class





• Standardized test scores of approximately 1100 SAT (critical reading and math sections only) or 24 ACT or above

Procedure Contact the coaching staff of the sport you play (information available at www.goexplorers.com)

Requirements Students must take an active role in community service-learning at La Salle, including 10-plus hours of community service per week; they must take a leadership role in the community learning program after their first year; and they are required to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Procedure Applications are available online at www.lasalle.edu/ finaid. In addition to the completed Application for Admission to La Salle, each candidate must submit the following credentials for the scholarship committee to review:



• A completed Community Service Scholarship application (available online)





• An essay of approximately 500 words on a selected topic





• Two letters of recommendation from high school teachers or counselors, moderators, community service supervisors, or individuals of choice who specifically address and make reference to the candidate’s involvement in community service

Annenberg-Henrich Scholarship

Award Amount $5,000–10,000 per year

Eligibility Designated for students who major in education and science or mathematics and plan to teach science and/or math.

Requirements Incoming freshmen: at least 1150 SAT (critical reading and math sections only) or rank in the top 20 percent of high school graduating class Transfers: eligible to apply after one (15-plus-credit) semester at La Salle. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in content area (math or science), education, and overall

Procedure Separate application required. Complete Free

Application materials must be received no later than Jan. 15.

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Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must be admitted to La Salle by Feb. 15. (Contact Department of Education at La Salle for application.)

Grants La Salle Grant

Pell Grant

SEOG

State Grants Work Study

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ligibility is determined based on financial need as indicated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in conjunction with La Salle institutional methodology. Amounts vary.

ederal Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education based on student financial need as indicated by the FAFSA. Amounts vary.

ederal SEOG eligibility is determined by the Department of Education based on student financial need as indicated by the FAFSA. Students who receive Federal Pell Grants are given priority for a SEOG grant. Since funding for this program is limited, awards are made to full-time, eligible students who apply early.

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ontact your state scholarship administration.

t La Salle, students can earn up to $1,800 a year through a variety of campus job opportunities. Federal College Work Study is viewed as potential spending money and is not used as an automatic tuition deduction. Students can work up to 15 hours per week and will receive a biweekly paycheck.

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Loans Federal Direct

Federal Perkins

Parent PLUS

Commercial (Alternative/Private)

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ow-interest loans from the Department of Education. Federal Direct Loan eligibility is determined by the Department of Education based on student financial need as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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ow-interest loans from the Department of Education. Federal Perkins Loan eligibility is determined by the Department of Education based on student financial need as indicated by the FAFSA. Since funding for this program is limited, awards are made to full-time, eligible students who apply early. Amounts vary.

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nce you have filed the FAFSA, received your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and seen the financial aid available to you from La Salle, you may be in need of additional funding for college. If you look but can’t seem to find it, a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) may be the best way to meet college costs. You may borrow up to the full cost of attendance minus financial aid received. This loan has a fixed interest rate of 7.9 percent. Additionally, PLUS loans have a 10-year repayment period.

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rivate loans, also known as Alternative Loans, help bridge the gap between the actual cost of education and the limited amount the government allows students to borrow from federal loan programs. Private loans are offered by private lenders; there are no federal forms to complete. Loan limits and rates vary by lender.

Loans

American Opportunity Tax Credit

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he American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allows for a tax credit for many middleincome families who have family members in college. This will give eligible families up to $2,500 in federal tax credits to offset some of the cost of higher education.

Aid

FAQs How Do We Apply for Financial Aid from La Salle?

All students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal, state, and La Salle aid. Pennsylvania residents will automatically be considered for the Pennsylvania State grant (PHEAA) by filing the FAFSA. Out-of-state students should check with their states’ departments of education for information regarding the availability of state aid and application procedures. The FAFSA is available for review and completion online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA must be filed by Feb. 15. Applications received after that date will be considered only if funds are available. La Salle’s FAFSA (Title IV) Code is 003287. Please indicate this number on the FAFSA itself so that your information will be sent to us.

What is Financial Need?

When Will We Be Notified If We Qualify for Aid? Admitted freshman and transfer students who file the FAFSA by Feb. 15 are usually notified of their awards in late March or early April. In order to receive the aid awarded, students must return all forms and the required tuition/housing deposits by the reply date requested in the award letter.

Special Circumstances Throughout the process, there are opportunities for you to explain the unique circumstances of your own financial situation. In cases such as loss of employment, income reduction, loss of certain benefits, or recent divorce, separation, or death of a major wage earner, do not hesitate to contact your counselor or download our online “Special Condition Form” at www.lasalle.edu/admiss/fin. We may be able to help you.

Financial need is the difference between what you can afford toward the cost of college and the cost of the college you are considering.

Total Cost of College – Expected Family Contribution

= Financial Need

The federal government supplies a standardized method for assessing a family’s ability to pay for college. The amount determined by the government from the information provided on the FAFSA is called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is based on income, assets, number of dependents, other family members in college, and “unusual circumstances.” Once calculated, this amount does not change from school to school. Since your contribution does not change from school to school, your financial need will change as the cost of the colleges you are considering changes. For example, an expected contribution of $5,000 at a school that costs $5,000 means that a student would receive no need-based aid from that institution. At a more expensive school, the same student could be eligible for various grants and loans to help make the school affordable. Our goal at La Salle University is to meet as much of your financial need as possible. You should explore all financial aid possibilities before ruling out any college.

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Academic

Programs

Arts and Sciences Five-Year B.A./B.S. in Computer Science/ M.S. in Computer Information Science Five-Year B.A./M.A. in History American Studies Art History Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Communication • • • •

Four-Year B.S. in Accounting/MBA Accounting Business Administration Business Systems and Analytics Finance International Business Management and Leadership Marketing

Communication Management Journalism Mass Communication Public Relations

Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.) Criminal Justice Digital Arts and Multimedia Design (DArt) Economics Economics and International Studies Education • • • • •

Business

PreK–4/Special Education PreK–8 Middle-Level Education (grades 4–8) Four-year B.A./Special Education PreK–8 Five-year B.A./M.A./Special Education PreK–8 Secondary Education (grades 7–12) -Biology -Foreign Languages -Chemistry -General Science -Communication -Mathematics -Earth and Space Science -Social Studies with a focus -English on History

English Environmental Science • Biology • Chemistry • Geology

Nursing and Health Sciences Health Studies Nursing Nutrition Public Health Speech-Language-Hearing Science (Four-Year B.S. and Five-Year B.S./M.S.)

affiliated with

Thomas Jefferson University

Pre-Professional Programs

Medical Technology Occupational Therapy

Dentistry Law Medicine Teacher Certification Veterinary Science

La Salle ... By The Numbers Location A 133-acre community in northwest Philadelphia

60%

Students living on campus

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

PHILADELPHIA

Enrollment

Female/ Male Ratio 60:40

Undergraduate Day =100 students

3,300

Environmental Studies Foreign Languages and Literatures • Classics • French • German

=Female students =Male students

• Italian • Russian • Spanish

Geology History Integrated Science, Business, and Technology (ISBT) Information Technology Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Administration Religion Social Work Sociology

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90%

:

Faculty who hold the highest degree in their field

Student/ Faculty Ratio 14:1 30% =1 student

Students who are ethnically diverse

Financial Aid Resources

La Salle University Offices of Undergraduate Admission and Student Financial Services 800.328.1910 (General)

[email protected] (Admission e-mail)

215.951.1500 (Admission Direct)

[email protected] (Financial Aid e-mail)

215.951.1070 (Financial Services Direct)

www.lasalle.edu/finaid

U.S. Department of Education—FAFSA 800.433.3243 www.fafsa.ed.gov (application online) La Salle’s FAFSA (Title IV) code is 003287.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 800.692.7392 www.pheaa.org The following sites provide comprehensive information on general admission and financial aid resources, including scholarships and many other topics:

www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org

Resources

www.pasfaa.org www.petersons.com Your high school guidance office and your local library will also have information on colleges, financial aid, and scholarships. This is not a comprehensive list. Consult as many sources as you can, and be as informed as possible. Call us anytime, and good luck!

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Blue and Gold Goes Green

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1900 West Olney Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141-1199 USA

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

1992-0812