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New i Students s\ From Staff Reports If you plan to attend college 1993 and need financial aid, n< is the time to get familiar with I programs ana proceaures invoiv in obtaining funds, says a U! financial aid official. A recent bill passed by cc gress, the Tide IV Reauthorizati Bill, has made many signifies NOVEMBER 2 0, 1 9 9 2^ ? > t IB I - : ! : / J! ff*;gg !?| | Give the gift o American Red Cross South Color \ For The Wesley-Jessei Special $165, Norir The Contac South Carotin all your e We have: Resident doctors fc eye exams - Dr. Michael - Dr. Kathy Pi Eye wear and care \ including contacts, sunglasses (non-pre So, why go off-campus have to be on-campus clinic in the Caroli Hours: P Appointmen [inancia lould learn how changes in student financial aid. in "This could be landmark legisla3w tion as far as student financial aid [he is concerned," said John Bannister, red the director of USC's Office of r< SC Finacial Aid Scholarships. "We are It still receiving information updates f( m. and detailed memos explaining l0n how to comply with the new tederint al guidelines." Because of this legislation a new > set of forms, the Free Application ^ for Federal Student Financial Aid ? 7-j and the USC financial aid application, must be submitted. Bannister j1" said he hopes to have the new forms available for students by ^ early January. ^ Applicants to USC should apply e ^ between Jan. 1 and April 15 to ' 2 maximize their options because of S*1 the tremendous competition for aid and the time required to process ne applications. E "The sooner a student applies, the ^ Vn cnnnpr hp pan hp arrpnfprl and thp ??... , 3 sooner his eligibility can ^ 5 assessed based on financial need,' ^ > Bannister said. A Money is available from public ^ f life, Give Blood! Carolina Regional Blood Services ^ J) J "our Eyes : Holidays n Opaque Lenses tally $275 ends 12/31/92 - t n t juens Clinic or 1a can take care of ye care needs >r comprehensive McClay, O.D. arcell, O.D. jroducts, glasses & ascription too) for these services when you ; anyway? Just stop by our na Mall, Russell House. '7-2569 4-F 9am-5pm ts available M-Th I aid ri rules effect t rhis could be landmark lej ent financial aid is cone jceiving information up lemos explaining how to < ideral guidelines/' USC's Office of F d private sources, as well as ing >L' sponsored scnoiarsnips. yoi "The financial aid office uses rec e free federal application to be< termine what the eligibility of 1 ; family or student is to meet the bas ident's costs," he said. "From at determination of financial Un ed, we award funding." pre The Stafford Loan Program is pre e most frequently used, mi< innister said. Formerly known as lies e Guarenteed Student Loan ogram, Stafford Loans are feder- fin y guaranteed. A student does not fin ve to begin payment of the loan of d interest until he or she finishes av< hoot. Federal Pell Grants are awarded fin; students based on need. "July 1, '93, is USC's deadline for apply- uni P^ : . : . m NETWORK 1 252-8393 24 Hours 1 Hf 1 lies in hem, USC c *islation as far as stu- ? erned. We are still j >dates and detailed { :omply with the new c I John Bannister \ Director j inacial Aid Scholarships ] I for the federal Pell Grant or j j can't be assured it will be eived before the fall semester | ;ins," he said. Mot every program is need- ' ,ed. The Parental Loan for dergraduate Students (PLUS) gram, for example, is a federal | >gram used by credit-worthy, jdle- and upper-income famirhe first step when looking into ancial aid is to contact the ancial aid office at the college your choice and get a list of lilable programs, Bannister said. He also offers these tips for ancial aid applicants: Apply early to the college or j iversity you plan to attend ? , was C i MDITI im J w V1 effect >fficial says leadlines and requirements vary imong schools. I Fill out the Free Application or Federal Student Aid and the JSC financial aid application :ompletely and accurately. Errors vill lead to delays. Beware of organizations that :harge a fee to identify Financial issistance to you ? they perform he same functions that your colege financial office offers free. Call and ask someone if you lave any questions or need assisance to properly complete a finan:ial aid application. Be prepared to verify your application with income documeniation. Respond promptly to requests for additional information. Even though your application is received by the priority deadline, you will tiot receive an award if your file is incomplete when awards are made. Keep a personal file of all financial aid forms and correspondence. Use it as a reference when trailing or writing about your finan:ial aid application. For more information contact the office of financial aid at USC at 777-8134, or write Student P! i A ! J 1 O ~I l L: financial mu anu ocuoiarsiups, (JSC, Columbia S.C. 29208. C-FM iSHll 329.99 K-SWISS? "Surf & Turf" White canvas. r 44.99 K-SWISS? "Classic" ^ White leather, f Reg. 49.99. fj Ladies' Shoes