Welcome to UL Lafayette

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1 Welcome to UL Lafayette

2 Scholarship Office Martin Hall, Room 260 Adele Bulliard, Director of Scholarships Carla Hoffpauir, Administrative Assistant Justin Priola, Graduate Assistant

3 Student Assistants Out-of-State Justin Erin

4 Student Assistants Katie Alicia

5 UL Lafayette Scholarships Transfer Scholarships Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarships International Scholarships Incoming Freshman Scholarships Justin

6 Transfer Scholarships Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA At least 15 earned transfer credits, not including developmental courses or advanced placement Must be admitted to ULL Transfer-reentry students are not eligible

7 Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarships (For Fall 2010) First-Time Freshman (under 12 hours of college courses): Must have ACT composite of 23 or greater or SAT of 1050 or greater (Verbal and Math only) At least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale Must have English ACT of 18 (SAT of 450) and Math ACT of 19 (SAT of 460) Must be admitted to the University Transfer Students: Must have cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale on all college level work Must have no need for remedial course work

8 Types of Incoming Freshman Scholarships UL Lafayette Academic Scholarships UL Lafayette Foundation Scholarships Outside Sources/Private Scholarships

9 Incoming Freshman Eligibility Requirements: ACT of 23 or greater 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale No need for remedial courses Must be admitted to the University Math ACT of at least 19 English ACT of at least 18

10 Incoming Freshman Scholarship Offers UL Lafayette Jefferson Caffery Scholarship Requirements: 30+ ACT; 3.0 Cum G.P.A. National Merit Semi-Finalist Award: Jefferson Caffery Scholarship = $12,000 over 4 years 4 Year Housing Scholarship = $8,120 UL Study Abroad Scholarship = $4,000 Academic Scholarship Job = $8,300 Use of a laptop computer

11 Freshman Scholarship Offers $8,000 Academic Scholarship to students who have: ACT of at least 28 (or SAT of at least 1250) 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (4 year scholarship)

12 Incoming Freshman Academic Scholarships Requirements for Fall 2010: 23+ ACT 3.0 Cumulative GPA No developmental classes needed Students are ranked and awarded the following: Centennial Scholarship = $6,000, or $750 a semester for 4 years Academic Excellence Scholarship = $4,000, or $500 a semester for 4 years Distinguished Freshman Scholarship = $1,000, or $500 a semester for 1 year Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship = $2,030 (cost of room for 1 year)

13 Additional Types of Freshman Scholarships The Dr. Ray P. Authement Valedictorian Scholarship $1,000 for Freshman year Literary Rally Scholarship $100 for first place

14 Scholarship Process for University Scholarships March April = offers made & accepted June = Distribution Sheet mailed July = Award Letter sent from the Scholarship Office July = return Award Letter to the Scholarship Office August = payment is due

15 Important Dates and Information June 21, 2010 = distribution information mailed to students at their HOME ADDRESS June 28, 2010 = Award Letters mailed to students at their HOME ADDRESS July 1, 2010 = ULink portal available to check bills July 13, 2010 = Award Letters need to be returned to the Scholarship Office.

16 Important Dates and Information August 11, 2010 = complete bill must be paid to reserve classes; automatic deferments for students verified for TOPS and financial aid will be given by the Financial Aid Office August 23, 2010 = classes begin; refunds will be deposited for those students who have direct deposit or refund checks will be mailed after school starts

17 UL Lafayette Foundation Scholarships

18 UL Lafayette Foundation Scholarships Donors/friends of University provide funds Guidelines developed according to wishes of the donor University Committees make selections (primarily by major) Scholarship opportunities change as major changes

19 How to Apply for Foundation Scholarships For Incoming Freshman the scholarship application is used For Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors at UL Lafayette Faculty Scholarship Coordinators are in each college Selection begins in January for the next year Mostly at Junior and Senior level

20 COLLEGE & DEPT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR ADDRESS Accounting Management Information Systems Economics & Finance Insurance & Risk Management Management Professional Land & Resource Management Marketing & Legal Studies Hospitality Management Dr. Suzanne Ward Melanie Meche Nancy Rumore Dr. William Ferguson Dr. Patricia Lanier Dr. Stephen Knouse Dr. Lucy Henke Becky DuBois

21 UL Lafayette Foundation The Ben & Claire Thibodeaux Endowed Memorial Scholarship - largest scholarship donation, worth about $10 million Donations are given by friends of the University and the scholarships are awarded through your college/department Approximate awards received by students for Fall 2007 and Spring 2008: Engineering - $98,000 Education - $46,000 Business Administration - $68,000 Liberal Arts - $75,000 Sciences - $34,000 Nursing - $49,000 Arts - $26,000

22 Special Foundation Scholarships Mended Hearts Children in Foster Care UL Lafayette Study Abroad Scholarships

23 Outside Source/Private Scholarships Where to get information? High School Counselor Civic Organizations Churches Parent s Employers

24 Outside Scholarships Donor sends money and instructions to the Scholarship Office during the Summer A check is made to UL Lafayette (not the student) The Scholarship Office will credit the student s account

25 Who to Contact? UL Lafayette Scholarship Office Adele Bulliard, Director Carla Hoffpauir, Secretary

26 Questions

27 Why Do We DO What We Do?