PHOENIX COLLEGE 2013–2014 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
Leveraging Education Assistance Partnership - a program available to residents of Arizona who are enrolled at least halftime and have demonstrated financial need as determined by federal requirements and state procedures. Students with exceptional need will be considered priority to be awarded. Funding is limited. Scholarships Funds are made available by Phoenix College or outside sources and are not required to be repaid. These awards may be based on financial need, grade point average, athletic performance, program of study or any other criteria. Current scholarship application criteria and deadline information is posted on the scholarship board located inside the Hannelly Center. Announcements on the board change as scholarships become available, so it is best to check the board regularly. Employment Federal Work Study - provides jobs for students with financial need to work when not in class, and earn money to help pay education expenses. Pay is biweekly, and based on the hours actually worked. The program also includes community service work positions. Funding is limited. Budget Employment - similar to the Federal Work Study program in that it provides the opportunity for students to work and earn money to help pay education expenses. It is, however, NOT based on financial need. Information may be obtained from the Phoenix College Job Placement office. Loans Federal Perkins Loan - a low-interest loan for students with exceptional financial need. The school is the lender and the loan is made with government funds. Repayment begins after the student is no longer enrolled in 6 credit hours. Funding is limited. Direct Student Loan - either subsidized or unsubsidized. A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. The federal government pays the interest on the loan until the student begins repayment and during authorized periods when payment is deferred. An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of need. Students may choose to pay interest as it accrues or have interest accumulated and added to the principal; the later will increase repayment amount. Students may receive a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan for the same enrollment period, if eligible. In addition to filing the federal financial aid application, a separate student loan application is necessary. The form is available in the Financial Aid Office.
Short Term Loans - The Financial Aid Office does NOT have funds available to make short term loans.
International Student Services (602.285.7424) www.phoenixcollege.edu/isc International Student Services are available in the Hannelly Center to students from diverse countries, cultures, and languages. The staff is committed to providing quality services that support the educational goals and enhance student life opportunities for the Phoenix College international community in a culturally sensitive environment. Types of services offered include: • ESL and general advisement • Admission and registration assistance • Referrals for citizenship and immigration services • I-20 application information and processing • Comprehensive services and information for F-1 students • International Club support by serving as staff advisor to the international student leaders Hours Fall and Spring semesters: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Learning Communities (602.285.7887) www.phoenixcollege.edu Learning Communities offer a wonderful way to learn more! Students are enrolled in at least two courses generally linked around a theme designed to enhance the connections between the two courses. Benefits to you include forming closer relationships with your instructors and fellow students; earning credit for courses with common assignments; and increasing your success at Phoenix College and beyond. Learning Communities classes are identified in class schedules, with new Learning Communities continually being developed. For specific offerings, consult with the instructor and/or your advisor.
Library (602.285.7600) www.phoenixcollege.edu/library The Phoenix College Library supports the instructional program of the college. It provides reference service to all students by assisting them in research for term papers and other class assignments. Reference service is available in person during regular Library hours, via the telephone, as well as online through the Ask a Librarian service available on the Library's home page. Library faculty also perform information literacy instruction sessions upon instructor request. These sessions can be geared specifically toward student research projects or can consist of a basic library orientation and/or tour. One-on-one student appointments for research assistance with a librarian can also be scheduled. The Library provides access to information in many formats – books, periodicals, newspapers, videos and DVDs, and on-line databases – as well as instruction on the use of these resources. Books and some audiovisual materials may also be borrowed for checkout through the PC Library. Copy machines and printers are available for self-service copying and printing, with a PC Student ID Card. The Library home page is the gateway to information about the services provided and the materials available. The address is: www.phoenixcollege.edu/library
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Federal PLUS Loan - enables parents with good credit history to borrow to pay the education expenses of each child who is a dependent student and enrolled at least half-time. The yearly limit on the PLUS Loan is equal to the cost of education for the student minus any other financial aid the student expects to receive. The interest is variable, but will not exceed 9%. Interest is charged from the time the loan is disbursed and continues to be charged until the loan is paid in full. Parents must begin repaying the principal and interest while the student is still in school.
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