Bookstore Cudahy Student Center • (414) 277-7173 The MSOE Bookstore is located on the third floor of the Cudahy Student Center. The Bookstore provides students with a selection of products and services including both new and used textbooks. Students can simplify the process of getting books by reserving or purchasing books on line at www.bookstore.msoe.edu. In addition to textbooks, the MSOE Bookstore offers a large assortment of MSOE clothing and novelties, school supplies, software, electronics, greeting cards, and a variety of other products. The MSOE Bookstore also offers such services as cashing personal and two-party checks for up to $60 and special discounted bus tickets and passes. For more information visit our website at www.bookstore.msoe.edu.
Placement Services CC-370 • (414) 277-7120 The Career Placement Office staff provides placement assistance to undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni. Services include job listings, reference library, Internet access and graduate school information. The Career Placement Office also can assist in providing salary information, resume and cover letter assistance, developing a job search strategy and improving interview skills. The Career Placement Office staff coordinates the university’s internship program, sponsors the Annual Career Fair and hosts employers who come to campus to conduct employment interviews. Part-time and summer job listings also are available.
Wisconsin State VA Benefits: Telephone: (608) 266-3574 Website: www.dva.state.wi.us Milwaukee County Veteran’s Service Office: Telephone: (414) 278-4045
Notary Public The services of a notary public are available free of charge to all students during regular office hours at the Human Resources Office (CC-428).
Employment (Part-time) The student employment program is designed to promote part-time employment of students who are pursuing a course of study at MSOE. Some student employees may be eligible for Federal Work-Study. WorkStudy, which it is federally funded, is included as part of the financial aid package that you have been awarded by the Financial Aid Office. If you have not been awarded Federal Work-Study and are interested in employment, please contact MSOE’s Financial Aid Office (414) 2777223 to see if you qualify. All on-campus student employment, including summer employment, is administered though the Human Resources Office (CC-428). To view the current on-campus job openings online, please visit www.msoe.edu/finaid and then click on “Student Employment/ Work Study” link. The Placement Office (CC-370) can assist students in locating parttime, off-campus jobs as well as assisting in résumé and cover letter development.
Financial Aid Office
Student Accounts Office
CC-431 • (800) 778-7223 • (414) 277-7223 The Financial Aid Office goal is to help make MSOE more affordable. Our office awards various types of financial aid which can include scholarships, grants, student loans and work-study programs. In fact, nearly 99 percent of full-time MSOE students receive some sort of financial assistance. The Financial Aid Office also can help locate private scholarships and can discuss supplemental financing options with students and their parents. Our office has an open-door policy and no appointments are necessary to see a financial aid counselor; any student with financial concerns is encouraged to visit us.
CC-437 • (800) 886-6763 • (414) 277-7130 The Student Accounts Office is the office that sends out tuition bills and the office to which you make your tuition payments; any questions about your bill should be directed to us. In addition, you can put money on your Raider Account, purchase commuter meal plans, process employer tuition reimbursement agreements or purchase additional meals for your meal plan here.
Veteran’s Benefits CC-431 • (414) 277-7223 The MSOE Financial Aid Office works with students, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) in administering federal and state veteran educational benefits. While the VA or the WDVA actually determines eligibility for benefits, the Financial Aid Office can assist you in applying for veteran’s benefits. To apply for veteran’s benefits, please visit the Financial Aid Office website at www.msoe.edu/finaid and then click on “Veteran’s Information”. Once the application is complete, all documents should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office (CC-431) for certification. Detailed information on eligibility for benefits should be obtained at the following: Federal VA Benefits: Telephone: (888) 442-4551 Website: www.gibill.va.gov
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Learning Resource Center CC-02 • (414) 277-7274 The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides students with free academic support services in primarily freshman and sophomore courses through individual peer tutoring, student-led interactive study sessions (ISS) and writing, chemistry and mathematics/physics drop-in centers. Hours and locations for these services are posted throughout campus. The LRC staff also provides students with specific learning strategies in the areas of mathematics, science, reading, time management and study skills. Tutoring services are provided by approximately 50 peer tutors. In addition, the department’s ESL coordinator is available for international and immigrant students who wish to improve their English language skills through grammar instruction, vocabulary building and writing practice and review. Academic-Year Hours Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer and holiday hours may vary.