Fees and Financial Aid

Fees for auditing classes are the same as for enrolling for credit. Nonresident fees, however, are not applicable if the student is enrolled in audit classes only. Audit classes cannot be used as eligible classes for establishing minimum enrollment requirements for Financial Aid Programs. (This includes all grant, loan, and scholarship programs).

Special Fees (Non-Refundable)

Miscellaneous Fees

Diploma Fees

*Diploma Fees are non-refundable and required to graduate

Refund of Fees

When a student officially resigns from the University, refund of the University fees and nonresident fees for the class(es) in which the student is currently enrolled will be made as shown in the Course Schedule Bulletin.

Student schedule changes (not resulting in a resignation from the university) which require reductions in fee assessments will be refunded at the full rate if such changes are made on or before the final date for adding courses or changing sections in a semester. Thereafter no refund will be made for reduction of hours.

Students administratively resigned from the University because their provisional admissions are not approved will be refunded according to the Class Schedule Bulletin.

Due to the volume of student-initiated resignations and schedule changes, the University will be unable to provide fee refunds for at least two to three weeks following the first day of classes during any semester.

Military Service Refund

1. If a student elects to take a grade of "I" and/or a final grade in some of his/her courses and "W" in others, the refund shall be that portion of tuition and fees for those courses in which the student chooses to receive a grade of "W". Auxillary services charges shall be refunded on a pro-rata or unused basis, whichever is appropriate.
2. 100% of all tuition and fees shall be refunded excluding student insurance purchased by the student. Auxillary services charges shall be refunded on a pro-rata or unused basis, whichever is appropriate.

Documentary proof establishing voluntary or involuntary enlistment must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar and will be required before any fees are refunded.

Motor Vehicle Registration

All UNO students (inclusive of full-time, part-time, day, evening, Saturday only, etc.,) must purchase a parking decal prior to parking any vehicle on the main campus or east campus. All parking on campus (except in pay parking lots) is by parking permit only. Decals are issued Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. at the University Police Office.
To obtain a parking permit University Police requires:

Vehicle Registration Fees

Student decals are issued beginning the first day of Centralized Enrollment Services. Residential decals for Pontchartrain Hall must be renewed each semester. Privateer Place residents can receive one Privateer Decal per person, renewable each year. There is no cost for residential decals.

Fees are subject to change without prior notice, and no refunds will be issued. However, decals will be replaced without charge (e.g., to accommodate broken windshields, new car purchases, and similar situations) if you remove the valid decal and bring it in (the current year and number of the decal) to University Police; otherwise, you will be charged for an additional decal in accordance with the rates in effect for that particular semester.

The decal must be permanently affixed to the vehicle to which it is assigned. Registration is not complete until the decal is affixed to the outside lower part of the rear windshield on the left (driver’s) side in the self-adhesive manner. Decals are nontransferable.

Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Aid is responsible for processing financial aid programs, including Federal Grants, Federal Direct Student Loans, Scholarships, and Student Employment (part-time campus work). Students interested in receiving financial aid should first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be accepted for admission to the university. A list of many deadlines and helpful information about financing your UNO education is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid or online at http://www.finaid.uno.edu/. This office will evaluate each student’s eligibility based upon information received from the Federal Student Aid Center, in accordance with the financial aid policy below.

Information about student aid, the FAFSA, and other financial aid forms may be obtained either from the Office of Student Financial Aid, University of New Orleans, Administration Building, Room 1005, New Orleans, LA 70148 or from the UNO website; http://www.uno.edu/

Financial Aid Policy 

A student must be admitted into the University as a degree seeking student in an eligible curriculum in order to be considered for financial aid and meet ALL Federal, State, and Institutional requirements. 

In determining the eligibility for financial assistance, the Office of Student Financial Aid is guided by the data supplied by the parents and/or student on the FAFSA which determines the contribution that is expected from family resources and the student’s estimated expenses known as the Cost of Attendance(COA). The university attempts to provide the difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). In some cases, there is aid available to assist in fulfilling the EFC in the form of a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan for parents of dependent students. Financial aid packages may not exceed the students cost of attendance.

April 15 of each award year is the priority deadline date for processing of financial aid. Students interested in participating in one of the federal or state student financial assistance programs at UNO (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal College Work-Study Program, Louisiana GO Grant, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, or the Federal Direct Program (i.e., Federal Direct Subsidized, Federal Direct Unsubsidized, Federal Grad Plus and Federal Direct Parent Loans) MUST file a completed FAFSA. Forms may be obtained from high school counselors, the UNO Office of Student Financial Aid, or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You must complete the FAFSA each year in which you are enrolled! The FAFSA/Renewal FAFSA is generally made available January 1st of each year.

When you are awarded, students are packaged financial aid annually for the fall and spring semesters combined. Students wishing to attend the summer semester may apply for residual aid that was not used during the fall and spring semesters or additional available funding by completing a Summer Financial Aid Request Form. The Summer Request Form is made available on March 15th of each year. Subsequent annual award packages are based upon the data supplied on the Renewal FAFSA, and upon the student making Satisfactory Academic Progress. A copy of the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid or online at http://finaid.uno.edu/sappolicy.cfm.

Grants

To be eligible for a Louisiana Go Grant, a student must meet the LOSFA State Eligibility requirements:

Be a Louisiana Resident;* File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Receive a federal Pell grant or a financial need grant; Have an Education Cost Gap (ECG) greater than $0;** and be a student enrolled in an eligible Louisiana institution on a part-time or full-time basis who:

Entered college as a first time freshman during academic year 2007-2008 or later; OR

Entered college as a first time freshman during the 2007-08 academic year or later and have become eligible for a federal Pell grant or financial need grant after the freshman year: OR

Be age 25 or older and have entered college as a first time freshman before the 2007-08 academic year and have had a break in enrollment of at least two consecutive semesters, not including a summer semester or term, immediately preceding the period of enrollment for which the student is being considered for receipt of a grant.

Eligible students will receive the following award amounts per year:  $2000 - Full-time (12 credit hours in a degree program).  $1,000 - Half-time ( 6-11 credit  hours).  $500 - Less than half-time (less than 6 credit hours).  The Go Grant may be awarded for summer sessions in instances where the student has not utilized their annual award maximum of $2,000. The summer award may NOT exceed $1,000.

Any student who was a first time freshman beginning with the 2007-08 academic year or later who was not initially Pell eligible but subsequently becomes Pell eligible then also qualifies for a GO Grant award.

To receive a grant in subsequent years, the student must file a FAFSA or the Renewal Application at least annually, continue receiving a Pell or a financial need grant, have an ECG greater than $0, and maintain steady academic progress as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled in accordance with the federal Higher Education Act of 1965. The maximum annual award is $2,000 and the award can be renewed for subsequent years to a maximum lifetime award of $10,000 per student.

*Residency: Louisiana resident as of the day the FAFSA is filed and Louisiana is the student’s true and fixed domicile as reported on the FAFSA. If student’s state of residence on the FAFSA is not reported as LA, but a dependent student claims that a non-custodial parent is a Louisiana resident, or that parents are Louisiana residents living out of state, LOSFA will determine residency based on the completion, by the parents, of a residency affidavit.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) is available to undergraduate students who have not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. The amount of the award may range from a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $4,000 per year (based upon availability of funds) and must be given to the neediest UNO students, according to the Estimated Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA.

Teach Grant Program- The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 total for four-year programs) in grants to students who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families. Graduate students are also eligible for $ 4,000 per year ($ 8,000 total). IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE THE FOUR-YEAR TEACHING OBLIGATION YOU WILL HAVE TO REPAY THE GRANT WITH INTEREST!!!

TEACH Grant award amounts: 12 credits or more - $ 2,000 per semester, 8 credits – 11 credits - $ 1,500 per semester , 6 credits – 8 credits - $ 1,000 per semester , 1 credit – 5 credits - $ 500 per semester

TEACH Grants will be awarded to eligible students for the 2012-13 school year. To receive a TEACH Grant you must:  Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), although you do not have to demonstrate financial need. Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.  Be enrolled in coursework that is necessary to begin a career in teaching or plan to complete such coursework. Coursework that will prepare a student to teach in a high-need area (e.g., math courses for a student who intends to be a math teacher) is acceptable. Meet the following academic achievement requirements Score above the 75th percentile on one of the following college admissions test(s) - SAT, ACT or GRE, Or Graduate from High School with a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 AND maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 each semester you receive a TEACH Grant. Complete TEACH Grant counseling.  Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to serve each year (will be available electronically on a Department of Education web site).

Teach Grant Agreement to Serve. Each year you receive a TEACH Grant, you must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve that will be available electronically on a Department of Education Web site. The TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve specifies the conditions under which the grant will be awarded, the teaching service requirements, and includes an acknowledgment by you that you understand that if you do not meet the teaching service requirements you must repay the grant as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, with interest accrued from the date the grant funds were disbursed. Specifically, the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve will provide that – To avoid repaying the TEACH Grant with interest you must be a highly-qualified, full-time teacher in a high-need subject area for at least four years within eight years of finishing the program at a school serving low-income students. Specific definitions of these terms are included below.

Loans 

Several loan programs are available to students at UNO. These loan programs operate with the understanding that the student will repay the borrowed amount under the terms of the loan with interest.

Federal Direct Loan Program

Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student’s education after high school. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank.

Federal Direct Loans are: 
Simple—You borrow directly from the federal government. 
Flexible—You can choose from several repayment plans that are designed to meet the needs of almost any borrower, and you can switch repayment plans if your needs change.

What kinds of Federal Direct Loans are available?

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans— Your eligibility for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans is based on the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). No interest is charged on subsidized loans while you are in school at least half-time, during your grace period, and during deferment periods. Interest is charged on unsubsidized loans during all periods.

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized are available to most students who are enrolled at least half-time and who meet certain qualifications. A Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford loan is awarded to undergraduate students that demonstrate federal financial need. The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan are loan funds in which the student does not demonstrate federal financial need, and the student is responsible for the interest payment on this loan program while the student is in school. Loans are made in amounts up to $3,500 for freshman, $4,500 for sophomores, and up to $5,500 for juniors and seniors. Graduate students are eligible to apply for up to $8,500 per academic year. Effective July 1, 2012, all Graduate students will only be eligible for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Federal PLUS.

Independent and dependent students may apply for additional Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds in amounts between $2,000 - $7,000 (depending on student’s dependency status and classification) and up to $20,500 for graduate students (depending on student’s Cost of Attendance).  There are both annual and aggregate loan limits for these programs.

Students are required to complete an Entrance Counseling Interview and a Federal Direct Master Promissory Note (MPN) before a loan can be disbursed.  A Master Promissory Note and an Entrance Interview must be completed to receive the Stafford Loan.  Repayment of student loans is not required while the student is enrolled in school at least half-time.  The student may choose to defer their interest payment on an Deferal Direct Unsubsidized Loan – this request can be indicated on the Mater Promissory Note.  Please read all information provided about the terms and conditions of a Federal Direct Student Loan prior to accepting a loan or signing a promissory note.

Federal Direct PLUS Loans—Federal Direct PLUS Loans are low-interest loans available to parents of dependent students and to graduate and professional degree students. Interest is charged during all periods. This program requires a credit check to confirm credit worthiness. Eligible parents can obtain additional funding to help pay the cost of educational expenses for their dependent undergraduate child(ren). It is highly recommended that the student files the FAFSA before applying for this program. The eligibility amount is determined by a Financial Aid Administrator.

Federal Direct GRAD Plus is a loan program designed for Graduate/Professional students to obtain educational financial assistance in addition to the Stafford Loan Program.  This program requires a credit check to confirm credit worthiness.  A student must complete the FAFSA to be considered and the eligibility amount is determined by a Financial Aid Administrator.

Campus-Based Loan Program:
Federal Perkins Loans are available for students in amounts up to $4,000 for undergraduate students and up to $6,000 for graduate students (based upon availability of funds) per year. No repayment and no interest are charged as long as the student is attending school in at least half-time enrollment. After the student has left the University, he or she must begin repaying the loan within nine (9) months at an interest rate of five (5) percent per year. The repayment period, depending upon the amount borrowed, might extend up to ten years. Borrowers who teach in certain specified elementary or secondary schools where there is a high concentration of students from low-income families may qualify for forgiveness privileges of up to 100 percent of the loan if they teach there for a period of five years.

Student Employment (Federal College Work-Study/Budget Work-Study)
Many departments and other areas employ students in part-time jobs on the campus. Such employment must be approved by the Office of Student Financial Aid. All part-time jobs provide basic equity in the rates paid students for similar jobs within the University: the rate paid depends on the nature of the work, the student’s classification in college, and his or her skills and previous work experience.

Because of the limited number of student jobs, and since applicants, after enrolling, must be interviewed by the various colleges, no applicant may be assured student employment before reaching the campus.

A student may hold only one part-time job at UNO, and he or she must be enrolled at least half-time during the regular semester, and must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). 
Freshmen should not seek employment unless absolutely necessary, in order to devote adequate time to adjusting properly to studies at the college level.

Students interested in campus employment should contact the various departments on campus immediately after enrolling so that interviews may be arranged with supervisors. You may also view some available part-time job posting at http://www.career.uno.edu/jobs/index.cfm .

Federal College Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program is a campus-based program which provides on-campus and off-campus part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. This self-help aid program allows students to earn money to assist in paying for educational expense, while allowing you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. Eligibility is based on financial information furnished in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is a part of the Federal College Work-Study Program application. Students are awarded in the order in which the funds are available.

Scholarships and Fee Exemptions

The University of New Orleans has a long-standing tradition of pride in the academic ability of its students. The University has demonstrated its commitment to excellence by establishing a growing number of scholarship opportunities for students for freshmen and transfer students. Each year, over $1.5 million dollars in academic scholarships are awarded to assist students in obtaining one bachelor degree. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding high school academic records, strong standardized test scores, class rank, and achievements in leadership and community service. Freshmen admitted to the University for the fall semester are granted full consideration for scholarships if they complete an Application for Undergraduate Admissions by priority deadline of January 15. To receive consideration for a scholarship, students must complete the Admissions application and qualify fully for admission. A separate application is not required for consideration.

The scholarship must be used for university-related expenses (tuition, dormitory room, meal or book/supplies). 

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based upon availability and funding.

Scholarship renewal is guaranteed if the student successfully meets the retention requirements as outlined in his scholarship guidelines. The award will automatically be credited to the student's account. Most scholarships are renewable for up to four years, graduation, or cumulative 120 hours, whichever comes first. Transfer scholarships are renewable for up to two years, graduation, or cumulative 120 hours, whichever comes first. All coursework earned count toward the cumulative 120 hours. Institutional scholarships can be used during the Fall and Spring semesters only.  They cannot be used during the summer session or intersessions.

A student may use only one fee-exemption or tuition-based scholarship during any semester or summer session, but generally may hold a cash-award scholarship concurrently with a fee-exemption.

A student automatically forfeits an award upon failure to meet the required retention guidelines for any given award, upon failure to claim the award for any semester, upon resignation during a semester, or upon being dropped from the rolls of the University.

Additional information and applications for scholarships and fee-exemptions are available from the offices of Student Financial Aid and Admissions.

The University of New Orleans reserves the right to modify the policy that governs these awards.

Gaining and Maintaining Scholarship Eligibility 
Students must qualify fully for admission to UNO to be eligible for a scholarship award and must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university to retain their scholarships. The Scholarships can be used for the Fall and Spring semesters only. For specific renewal requirements, student should refer to their scholarship rules and regulations or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. 

Freshman Scholarships

Homer Hitt Scholarship
This scholarships is a full academic scholarship to UNO that provides tuition, residence hall room, board(meal) plan, and a $500 annual book stipend for students for first-time freshmen.  Out-of-state students will also receive an out-of-state waiver.  The minimum criteria for consideration is a 30ACT (1320) and a 3.5 GPA.

Freshman Academic Awards 
These scholarships range from $250 to $1,000 per semester. In addition, out-of-state students may be eligible for 25%–100% out-of-state fee waiver based upon their test scores plus GPA. The minimum requirements for the consideration are 24 ACT (1110) SAT and 2.75 GPA.

Transfer Academic Awards  
These awards range from $500 to $1,000 per semester. The minimum requirements for consideration are 2.75 transfer GPA and at least 24-90 earned hours (or an earned Associate Degree).  In addition, out-of-state students may be eligible for 50-100% out-of-state fee waiver based upon their GPA. Transfer students shall be defined as having 24 or more semester hours of transferable college course work completed and have no need for remedial course work in English and Math. The criteria is under administrative review since the University has transitioned to the UL System.

Adult Opportunity Awards 
Adult students, age 25-64, who meet admissions requirements and who exhibit unmet financial need may be eligible to receive this award.  The award ranges from $250 to $1,000 per semester.  The amount of the award varies based on student need.   Students must meet the normal requirements for scholarship consideration and MUST complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  This award will be awarded later than other scholarships and may only be used for university-related expense (tuition, dormitory room, books/supplies.)   Out-of-state students may also receive appropriate level of out of state fee waivers based on academic credentials.

Performance and Special Focus Awards 
The University of New Orleans provides funding to students who exhibit special talent in the visual and performing arts or who are a part of special designated educational cohort groups.  Some of the awards are Ellis Marsalis Scholarship, Harold Battiste Scholarship, Jazz Studies Scholarship, Mary Jane Butera Scholarship, Milton Bush Scholarship, Wee Kee Brody Scholarship, Charles Blancq Scholarship and NOCAA Music Award. These awards vary in value and are awarded through the different focus areas.  Out-of-state students may receive appropriate level of out-of-state fee waivers based on their academic credentials.  Students wishing to be considered must complete and meet the normal scholarship application process outlined above, but may also be required to submit supplementary information or agree to a performance-related audition.  (Before a student is awarded, the student must meet the normal admissions requirements and be accepted into the University.)

ELYSIAN ENSEMBLE SERVICE AWARDS IN MUSIC

A $300 scholarship is available to be awarded to students at the end of a semester for participation in either the Classical or the Jazz Division of the Department of Music’s Ensemble groups. For details, please contact the Music Department.

 “PRIVATEER” Continuing Student Award 
The purpose of the award is to assist our high academic achievers financially in obtaining one undergraduate degree.  Priority consideration is given to those students who did not receive one of the institutional scholarships upon their entrance into the University of New Orleans or have TOPS.   Undergraduate students who have earned or expect to earn 24 UNO credit hours consecutively, during the current academic year, and have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA can apply.  To apply, students should complete the Application between March 15-May 15. The Application is posted on the Admissions and Financial Aid websites.

HANKS/LOGSDON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS are offered by Mr. Carl E. Muckley, an alumnus of the University of New Orleans. He established these two scholarship programs in honor of two UNO professors who were instrumental in his educational experience at UNO. The two scholarships, known as the Dr. Donald K. Hanks Endowed Scholarship Fund in Philosophy and the Dr. Joseph Logsdon Endowed Scholarship Fund in History, will provide senior students majoring in philosophy and history with scholarship and book expense support. The grade-point average maintained by each of the potential scholarship recipients and their financial need shall be the major factors in selecting the recipients for the philosophy and history scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Chairmen of the Departments of Philosophy and History with the assistance of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and others as deemed appropriate by the Chairmen and the Dean. For information, please contact the Chairmen of the Departments of Philosophy and History.

JAMES W. ELLIS HIGH SCHOOL HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: The cost of one three-credit course. Eligibility Requirements: Students must have completed the junior year of high school, be recommended by the high school principal or counselor, have an overall 'B' average for all high school grades, and have a composite ACT score of 25 or higher (28 for full-time). Awards are limited and are based upon funds availability.

PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships awarded by outside agencies are administered according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the donors as accepted by the UL System.

POLLY THERIOT BAUDEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND is open to eligible freshman student applicants who intend to major in either Communications or English and who graduated from Higgins or other West Bank Jefferson Parish public high schools. The scholarship provides tuition and book expense support. Potential scholarship recipient(s) shall have maintained at least a 3.0 grade-point average on a four-point scale in high school and have achieved a composite score not lower than 25 on the ACT in order to qualify for scholarship consideration. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts with assistance from the Chairmen of the Departments of Communications and English. For information, please contact the Department of Communications.

RICHARD AND DARLENE STILLMAN ANNUAL SPEAKING COMPETITION was established by Professor Emeritus Richard J. Stillman in 1994 in loving memory of his wife. The competition is open to any UNO undergraduate student enrolled in 12 or more semester hours who has a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Contestants must speak for a minimum of 10 minutes but not longer than 12 minutes. Only visual aids and notes are allowed. There are four prizes awarded annually for the Stillman Speaking Competition: 1st prize–$1,000; 2nd prize–$500; 3rd prize–$250; and 4th prize–$100.

DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AMBASSADOR AWARDS
Awards can be applied towards all summer programs and Academic Year Abroad in Innsbruck, Austria. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. Awards range in amount from $250-1,500. The John E. Altzan Ambassador Award is exclusively for a student applying to the UNO-Innsbruck International Summer School and in the amount of $3,000. A limited number of financial awards for study abroad, "Ambassador Awards," will be made available to UNO students who exhibit high academic achievement, whose academic plans would benefit most from this experience, and who demonstrate financial need.” For details, view http://inst.uno.edu/exchange/.

Student Government Tuition Waivers
SG President must have completed 45 semester hours of credit and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA

SG Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of State must have completed 30 semester hours of credit and maintain a 2.25 cumulative GPA. Full time status during the Fall and Spring. Part time status during the summer is permitted. For details, contact studentaffairs@uno.edu.

ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS 
These scholarships are available in Jazz Studies, Classical Music, Fine Arts, Film, Theatre and Communication Arts and Creative Writing. They require either an audition or the submission of a portfolio or manuscript along with a scholarship application. Contact the academic departments for details.

FEE EXEMPTIONS 
Students must meet and be fully admitted into the University and meet the specific as well as general guidelines of each specific exemption. Student must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University to retain the benefit of these exemptions. 

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET (ACM) The purpose of the ACM program is to share specific academic degree programs located at southern public colleges and universities. This is accomplished through an exchange of students across borders at in-state rates. The exemption covers nonresident fee only and is available to students certified by letter as eligible by ACM to assist in obtaining one degree. The student must meet normal admissions requirements, including GPA, and must enroll full-time to receive the exemption. To retain the award, the student must maintain a cumulative 2.0 or higher GPA and earn a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. To initiate the process, the student should contact their state ACM program.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ AWARDS  The criteria is under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System.

CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana) exemptions for tuition and nonresident fees are available to those students who are certified as eligible by the director of the CODOFIL program in accordance with the UL System guidelines. 

CHILDREN OF DECEASED/DISABLED POLICE and FIREFIGHTERS exemptions are granted to students whose father or mother was killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The exemption covers full tuition, room and board, and an allowance for books and supplies.  Students must meet normal admissions requirements. Student should contact the Office of Financial Aid for UNO specific guidelines.

CHILDREN OF DECEASED/DISABLED WAR VETERANS exemptions for full tuition are available to children, aged 16-25, of veterans that were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Students must meet normal admissions requirements. Student should contact the Office of Financial Aid for UNO specific guidelines.

COMMUNITY POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS FEE EXEMPTION:  Exemption is offered to sworn, commissioned peace officers who are policemen and state certified firefighters in Orleans parish and its seven neighboring parishes of Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, and St. Tammany.  Exemption covers tuition and some fees less $111.00 for a 3-credit hour course, up to 6 credit hours.  To be eligible, student must present Approved Law Enforcement and Firefighter form and a copy of badge(commission) and ID.  UNO reserves the right to request additional documents or proof of employment. Students should submit all documents and ID’s 5-7 business prior to Fee Payment Deadline.

CORDELL HULL FOUNDATION The criteria is under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System.

GOLDEN AGERS The criteria is under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System.

EMPLOYEE AND DEPENDENT TUITION EXEMPTION Effective for the UNO Summer Term 2012, full-time (100%) non-academic and other academic (excluding faculty) UNO employees, who have been employed at least one year in a full-time, permanent position and with approval from their department head or supervisor, may register for job related undergraduate or graduate courses at the UNO campus for up to 3 credit hours and receive full tuition exemption.  Employees will be responsible for paying all other fees associated with enrollment such as class fees, lab fees, and all mandatory fees.  The UNO “Request for Tuition Exemption – 2012 Summer Session” form and procedure is available via Sharepoint at https://sharepoint.uno.edu/forms/HR%20Hiring%20Forms/
UNOSummer2012TuitionExemptionForm_052312FINAL.docx.  As part of UNO’s transition to the UL System, tuition exemption is a Summer 2012 benefit for UNO eligible employees only.  Spouses and dependents will be eligible to receive educational privileges per the UL System Policy Number FB.IV.V.O-1a, Employee and Dependent Tuition and Fee Policy, beginning with the Fall 2012 semester. For specific details, contact Human Resource Department.

Student must complete coursework with a grade of “C” or better (“B” or better for graduate students), and course must be job-related. Remedial and audit courses are not allowed. If the employee leaves the University of New Orleans at his/her own discretion, the exemption will be removed and the employee will be responsible for tuition payment. To apply, the employee should submit the Employee Exemption form at least 7-10 business days in advance of Fee Payment Deadline to the HR Department.

ESPOL/VISITING SCIENTISTS: The criteria is under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System..

INNSBRUCK FRIENDSHIP TREATY: The criteria is under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System..

LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION EXEMPTION PRORAM (STEP) exemptions for full tuition are available to members in good standing in the National Guard. Student must be declared eligible by the National Guard, meet admissions requirements, be degree seeking and must be in good academic standing (not on scholastic probation) with the University. Students must submit their National Guard ID, enroll in classes, and submit all transfer coursework before the exemption can be posted to their account.  To retain the award, the student must meet SAP and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or above at all times. To ensure your award is posted prior to Fee Payment Deadline, students should enroll in class and submit their National Guard ID 3-5 business days prior to Centralized Enrollment.

MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS are exempted from nonresident fee. The exemption is available to students who are currently stationed or who have been permanently stationed in Louisiana, and their dependents. It also extends to dependents of military personnel who have been assigned to duty elsewhere immediately following assignment in Louisiana provided that the dependent continues to reside in Louisiana. For more information on fee exemptions, contact the Office of Admissions.

UNIVERSITY HARDSHIP WAIVER Students may apply for a waiver of all or part of tuition and fee increases above the previous fiscal year’s tuition and fee amount. Hardship waiver considerations are available Fall and Spring semesters only.  Students with demonstrated financial hardship as a result of the increase(s) may qualify for a hardship waiver. You must meet ALL of the specific criteria for consideration.  For details, contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@uno.edu. The criteria is under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System.

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) provides financial assistance to students who enroll in a state college or university. Students applying for a TOPS award must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before July 1, the state deadline, for consideration. All TOPS recipients must be Louisiana residents, have completed the 17 1/2 unit core curriculum, as specified by the state, have graduated from a public/approved non-public high school, must have enrolled full-time for college no later than 1 year after graduation, not have a criminal conviction, and meet the requirements stated under each of the awards described below:

TOPS Opportunity Award: 
Requirements: Have a high school grade point average of 2.50 calculated on 17.5 course units, obtained at least the prior state average (currently 20) on ACT.

TOPS Performance Award: 
Requirements: Have a high school grade point average of 3.00 calculated on 17.5 core units, obtained at least a 23 ACT score.

TOPS Honors Award: 
Requirements: Have a high school grade point average of 3.00 calculated on 17.5 core units, and obtained at least a 27 ACT score.

*For BESE-Approved Home –Study Student Eligibility, contact LOSFA (TOPS) at 1-800-259-5626.

This information is subject to change. For more information on state scholarships, contact the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) at 1-800-259-5626 or view on-line atwww.osfa.la.gov.

PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 
Scholarships awarded by outside agencies are administered according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the donors as accepted by the UL System.

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS are available to unmarried sons or daughters of members of Metairie Post 175 and are awarded on the basis of merit. The scholarships are valued at $400 per academic year. Applications may be obtained from Post 175 Scholarship Committee. (This information is subject to change.)

The AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY Scholarship is awarded to an upper level business student who has a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and has shown leadership in student organizations. (This is a small financial award since it depends on the interest earned on an endowed fund of $4,600.)

The JOAN SHERMAN Scholarship is awarded to the Louisiana resident junior with the highest GPA majoring in business administration. (The amount awarded is typically around $500-$750.) 
AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (AFROTC) offers 2-, 21⁄2-, 3-, and 31⁄2-year scholarships to qualified applicants who are enrolled in the New Orleans area AFROTC program and who are selected in national competition by AFROTC Headquarters. These scholarships provide tuition and fees, textbook costs, and a $100 a month stipend to each student for his/her use. Information on how to apply can be obtained from the Department of Aerospace Studies, Tulane University, Social Science Bldg., Room 114, phone (504) 865-5394.

ARMY ROTC offers two, three- and four year scholarships to qualified applicants who are enrolled in New Orleans area colleges and universities and selected in national competition by HQ, US Army Cadet Command, at Fort Monroe, VA. This scholarship provides Full tuition coverage, as well as Book stipend of $1200 per year ($600 per semester), spending stipend: Freshman - $300, Sophomore - $350, Junior - $450, and Senior - $500 respectively per month. Information on applying may be obtained from Tulane University, Army ROTC, 6823 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA  70118, 504- 865-5594 or 1-800-777-ARMY and by email at mailto:armyrotc@tulane.edu.

NAVY ROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarships. Four-year scholarship students are selected annually on a nationwide competitive basis through the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET). Three-year scholarship candidates are selected by CNET from non-scholarship (college program) students participating in the NROTC unit. Two-year scholarships are selected from local undergraduate applicants. All scholarships include full tuition, university fees, uniforms, textbooks, and a $200 per month subsistence stipend. Scholarship students participate in paid summer training periods and receive commissions in the Navy or Marine Corps Reserve as ensigns or second lieutenants upon graduation. They have a minimum four-year active duty obligation after commissioning, followed by four years in the inactive reserves. For information on applying to become a scholarship or college program midshipman, contact the NROTC Unit, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-5698, (504)865-5104. (This information is subject to change.)

REHABILITATION SERVICES
The Division of Rehabilitation is a joint Federal-State Agency that provides assistance to students who are physically or mentally disabled in order to help them become gainfully employed. Assistance in college training can be provided as part of the student’s rehabilitation. Any student who feels they have an employment handicap should call the Division of Rehabilitation Services, 838-5180, or write to the Division of Rehabilitation Services, 6620 Riverside Drive, Metairie, LA 70003.

Disclaimer:  The University of New Orleans reserves the right to modify the policy that governs these scholarships and fee exemptions.  The number of scholarships and award amounts are based upon fund availability. In addition, all scholarships, awards, and fee exemptions are under administrative review due to the University’s transition from the LSU System to the UL System.