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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dear Students:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>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! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>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 <a href="mailto:Money4Me@tamu-commerce.edu">Money4Me@tamu-commerce.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>If
you plan to use the installment plan, please refer them to the form located
through MyLeo located under the LeoPay tab. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Students
may also qualify for short-term loans. For your convenience, I have
provided an excerpt from the website that explains the process. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>The
link for tuition loans is located at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/fiscal/LoanOffice/Forms/tuitForm-092.pdf">http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/fiscal/LoanOffice/Forms/tuitForm-092.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>The
link for an emergency loan is located at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/fiscal/LoanOffice/Forms/emer.Form-092.pdf">http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/fiscal/LoanOffice/Forms/emer.Form-092.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'> Explanation
of Tuition and Short-Term Loans<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>University's
Institutional Loan program offers two types of short term loans--tuition loans
and emergency loans. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>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. <b><span
style='color:red'>Emergency loan checks cannot be distributed before the first
class day</span></b><span style='color:red'>.<br>
</span><br>
</span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'>Eligibility for short-term loans:<br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1<span
style='color:black'>. Must be enrolled in the given term</span></span></b><b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'> 2. Must be in good standing with the University <br>
3. 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) or a 3.0 GPA (graduate) <u>at
TAMU-C only</u></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'> <b>4. Limited to one emergency loan or one book
credit per semester.</b></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:black'>Submission of an application does not guarantee approval</span></u></b><b><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:black'>. </span></b><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:black'> Loan funds</span><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'> 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. <u>Exceptions to eligibility guidelines or loan procedures will
be made strictly at the discretion of the University</u>. 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 <a
href="mailto:student_accounts@tamu-commerce.edu">student_accounts@tamu-commerce.edu</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Mary W. Hendrix, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Vice-President for Student
Access & Success<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Texas A&M
University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>P.O. Box 3011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>903.468.8706<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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