19. Graduate students enrolled in a master of education and also in ini-
tial teacher certification must complete the certification require-
ments, apply for certification through the School of Education, and
be approved for certification before receiving the master's degree.
20. A graduate student carrying an incomplete in the final term must
finish the coursework and the instructor must post the grade within
two weeks of commencement. Otherwise, the student must reapply
for the next graduation auditing date.
Commencement
Edinboro University holds commencement ceremonies in December and
May. The dates of commencement are established by the President.
Attendance at commencement is not mandatory. Individuals who com-
plete degree requirements during the summer session preceding the
December commencement ceremony will receive their diploma by mail
approximately three weeks after the graduation date. These individuals
are also invited to participate in the December ceremony. Individuals
who complete degree requirements during the first semester will partic-
ipate in the December commencement. Individuals who complete degree
requirements at the conclusion of the second semester will participate in
the May commencement ceremony. Graduate students with 3.95 GPA or
higher will be given recognition in the commencement program.
Diplomas will be mailed to students following official verification of
completion of degree requirements.
Confidentiality and Privacy of Student Records
University policy is in compliance with the Pennsylvania "Right to
Know Law of 1957" and, the federal "Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974" concerning the rights of students to confidentiali-
ty and privacy of their records.
The release of the following "directory information" is permitted under
the law, and it may be released to third persons at the discretion of the
Coordinator of Records without the prior permission of the student:
1.
Student's name.
2.
Campus, local or home address, e-mail address, and telephone
number.
3.
Date, place of birth, weight/height (for members of athletic teams).
4.
Dates of attendance, most recent or previous educational institution
attended, academic major.
5.
Date of graduation and degree/awards received.
6.
Student activity participating (including athletics).
7.
Information concerning alumni accomplishments.
Each student has the right to prevent the release of directory information
indicated above by notifying the Office of Records and Registration in
writing. Such notification must be submitted to the Office of Records
and Registration no later than the end of the "Add Period" established by
the University for each academic session. Once a written request to with-
hold information has been received, it will remain in effect until the stu-
dent rescinds the request in writing to the Office of Records and
Registration.
FINANCIAL AID
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Need-based grant programs are discontinued upon the receipt of a bac-
calaureate degree. Graduate students with need may apply for Federal
Stafford Loans and Federal Work-Study program utilizing the aforemen-
tioned application procedures. Students attending with special student
status are not eligible for financial aid.
Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 annually through the
Federal Stafford Student Loan program. Federal unsubsidized loans may
also be used for graduate study up to total cost of each academic gradu-
ate year, or $10,000, whichever is less. This is in addition to the $8,500
subsidized Stafford Loan. Students enrolled in teacher certification who
will not be earning a master's degree will be restricted on the loan limits
based on the undergraduate loan limits of $5,500 subsidized Stafford
Loan and $5,000 unsubsidized Stafford Loan.
Perkins Loans
Edinboro University participates in the Perkins Student Loan Program.
Graduates who have been accepted for enrollment at Edinboro
University in full-time or at least half-time study and who need financial
help for educational expenses, may receive consideration for this student
loan. For the purpose of financial aid, half-time is defined as 3 to 6 grad-
uate credits.
Eligible graduate students may borrow up to $6,000 for each two-year
period. Interest and payments begin six months after the student ends his
studies. After termination of studies, the loans bear interest at the rate of
five percent a year (annual percentage interest) and repayment of princi-
pal may be extended over a ten-year period, except that the institution
may require a repayment of no less than $40 a month.
If a borrower becomes a full-time teacher in a public or other non-prof-
it private elementary or secondary school with a high enrollment of stu-
dents from low-income families, or as a full-time teacher of handicapped
children, for each complete year of service the amount of the loan shall
be reduced at the rates of 15 percent a year, plus interest for the first and
second years of service; 20 percent a year, plus interest for the third and
fourth years of service; 30 percent a year plus interest for the fifth year
of service; which results in 100 percent cancellation of the loan.
Edinboro University approves and makes the loans and is responsible for
collections. The "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" is required.
The amount of Perkins Loans are limited. Edinboro University will
determine loan maximums yearly and priority is given to undergraduate
students.
Federal Work-Study
Students may be placed on campus or for an approved off-campus
agency. On-campus jobs may include work in offices, laboratories, the
library, maintenance and the dormitories. Off-campus jobs are assigned
in public or private non-profit organizations with written agreements.
To work under this program, students must be enrolled or be accepted for
enrollment as at least half-time students at Edinboro University.
Eligibility depends upon their need for employment to defray college
expenses with preferences given to applicants from low-income fami-
lies. The "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" is required. Priority
is given to undergraduate students.
Federal Stafford Loans
Graduate education frequently places a financial burden on families, par-
ticularly if there are a number of children who want to attend college.
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