[Students] Important Information Regarding Spring Semester

[Joan Lawrence]

Dear Students:

 

We look forward to a wonderful semester and we want to begin 2009 with a
focus on how we can assist you! Therefore, you can expect to receive
more communication from us regarding issues and asking you for advice on
how we can improve service to you. 

 

I know many of you have sent emails regarding the status of Money4Me. I
am pleased to report that all funds have been expended and we have tried
our best to repackage other awards so that we maximize the funds
available to as many students in need as possible.  Thank you for your
patience.   

 

The following is information that may be useful to you. If I can ever
assist you, please let me know. We are here to serve!  

 

*         All Money4Me scholarships will be posted by midnight. Please
check your MyLeo account page. If you believe there is an error and the
scholarship has not been posted, please email
Money4Me at tamu-commerce.edu.

*         Approximately 184 housing scholarships have been pulled
because students did not have contracts. If you believe you should have
a housing scholarship, please complete the contract and we will
reinstate the scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact
Residential Living and Learning at 903.886.5797. These scholarships can
be reinstated once contracts have been completed.

*         Financial aid refunds for purchase of textbooks, etc., should
be received no later than Friday of this week for those students who use
direct deposit and no later than Saturday for those who use postal
service.

*         If you plan to use the installment plan, please refer them to
the form located through  MyLeo located under the LeoPay tab. 

*         Students may also qualify for short-term loans.  For your
convenience, I have provided an excerpt from the website that explains
the process. 

The link for tuition loans is located at:

http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/fiscal/LoanOffice/Forms/tuitForm-092.pdf

 

The link for an emergency loan is located at:

http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/fiscal/LoanOffice/Forms/emer.Form-092.pdf

 

 Explanation of Tuition and Short-Term Loans

University's Institutional Loan program offers two types of short term
loans--tuition loans and emergency loans.  

Tuition loans pay the full amount of tuition/fees only and cannot be
used to pay housing or other university charges (including UPD traffic
tickets).  Students do not receive a check with this loan - a credit is
made to offset tuition/fee charges.  Tuition loans can cover course fees
as well, but not late registration fees.  Applications for  Tuition
Loans must be  submitted by 12th class day for Fall/Spring terms and 4th
class day for Summer terms. 

Emergency loan proceeds are in the form of a check to the student and
are intended to pay educational expenses (books, supplies, etc).  Loans
are generally limited to a maximum of $400 during fall/spring terms
($200 during summer and mini terms).  Generally emergency loan checks
are available the day following application (usually after 3 PM);
however, during high volume periods such as the start of a semester, it
may take 2-3 working days.  Emergency loan checks cannot be distributed
before the first class day.

Eligibility for short-term loans:
  1.  Must be enrolled in the given term
  2.  Must be in good standing with the University 
  3.  2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or a 3.0 GPA (graduate) at TAMU-C only
  4.  Limited to one emergency loan or one book credit per semester. 

Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.  Loan funds
are limited and we may not be able to accommodate all applicants even if
eligibility requirements are met.  Students are limited to one emergency
loan or one book credit per semester.  Exceptions to eligibility
guidelines or loan procedures will be made strictly at the discretion of
the University.  The Loan Office reserves the right to deny loan
approval to any student based on past payment performance or other
factors that negatively impact credit risk.  Contact the Loan Office at
903-886-5051 for more information or refer to information on the main
Student Accounts webpage for current updates or email
student_accounts at tamu-commerce.edu.

 

 

Mary W. Hendrix, Ph.D.

Vice-President for Student Access & Success

Texas A&M University-Commerce

P.O. Box 3011

Commerce, TX  75429

903.468.8706

 

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