Financial Aid Office and Programs

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	New bill reducing national deficit puts college students in debt Northern Iowan 102:39, p.4	02/21/2006	Regents universities will lobby to prevent reductions in student aid.
102	Student government defeats teacher pay resolution Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1	02/07/2006	General idea of increased funding for teacher pay accepted, but wording discouraged some from supporting resolution; photo.
103	UNI sells itself Northern Iowan 102:35, p.16	02/07/2006	Explains process of how prospective students learn about and visit campus.
104	Budgeting important skill to start college Northern Iowan 102:34, p.10	02/03/2006	Students need to learn valuable budgeting skills that will stay with them for life; photo.
105	T. A.s are vital to professors, students Northern Iowan 102:33, p.7	01/31/2006	Teaching assistants help around campus in many ways including grading tests and taking attendance; photo.
106	Fill out FAFSA, CSA now to increase chances of financial aid Northern Iowan 102:30, p.3	01/20/2006	All students are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Common Scholarship Application.
107	Consolidate loans before it's too late Northern Iowan 102:29, p.6	01/13/2006	C. Victoria Patrick warns students about legislation affecting their loans.
108	Dealing with the backdraft Northern Iowan 102:28, p.7	12/09/2005	Thanks all staff and faculty who have worked hard to keep order after the Homecoming fires.
109	NISG proud of semester's work; fall '05 very productive, with more to come next term Northern Iowan 102:28, p.3	12/09/2005	Review of accomplishments of NISG during past semester.
110	UNI-PIRG ask for help to 'Stop the Raid on Student Aid' Northern Iowan 102:22, p.6	11/11/2005	Jason Whisler, on behalf of the Student Public Interest Group, asks students to contact representatives and tell them to oppose the Budget Reconciliation Act.
111	Ahead of BOR meeting, students worry about money Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1	11/08/2005	Tuition for the next school year is expected to be 5.5 percent higher than this year. With this increase, UNI's tuition will be higher than tuition at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.
112	Amendments help student aid resolution pass in NISG Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1	11/08/2005	NISG asks for Iowa Congressional support in bolstering student aid.
113	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:20, p.1	11/04/2005	President Robert Koob discusses paying for college; photo.
114	Congress plans $15 billion cuts, UNI-PIRG tries to block Northern Iowan 102:18, p.5	10/28/2005	Budget cuts will cause more college debt for students.
115	In Friday's issue Northern Iowan 102:17, p.3	10/25/2005	Outline of office relocations due to the recent fire in Gilchrist Hall.
116	UNI President Robert Koob and students to voice opposition to 'Budget Reconciliation Act' Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/24/2005	News conference regarding Budget Reconciliation Act will take place.
117	UNI Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meets Sept. 26 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/20/2005	Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meeting and workshop will take place on Sept. 26. Names of participating counselors provided.
118	Saying 'No' to the Budget Reconciliation Act Northern Iowan 102:5, p.10	09/13/2005	Writer informs students about a bill that could cut nine billion dollars from federal financial aid and encourages them to help contact representatives to voice their opposition.
119	Scholarships, loans up for grabs for 2005-2006 Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.9	04/08/2005	Describes financial aid opportunities for the upcoming school year.
120	Alumni Association offers graduates help with loans Northern Iowan 101:41, p.3	03/01/2005	The UNI Alumni Association is offering a student loan consolidation program.
121	Grant eligibility changes, students lose funding Northern Iowan 101:29, p.1	01/14/2005	Under new Pell Grant qualifications, as many as nine hundred Iowa low-income students could lose their eligibility for this program.
122	In debt? 'The Money Game' may help Northern Iowan 101:28, p.3	12/10/2004	"The Money Game" debt seminar held on campus.
123	Applying for scholarships made easier with one form Northern Iowan 101:21, p.3	11/09/2004	By moving the common scholarship application online, the Financial Aid Office hopes to make scholarships more accessible to students.
124	PAWS helpful for prospective students Northern Iowan 101:19, p.1	11/02/2004	Personalized Admissions Web Site (PAWS) allows prospective students to learn more about UNI.
125	UNI offers new personalized admissions Web site for prospective students Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/21/2004	New site features information on academics, student organizations, financial aid, and residence life.
126	UNI's common scholarship application benefits students, administrators Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/21/2004	Students can fill out the Common Online Undergraduate Scholarship Application to apply for multiple scholarships at the same time.
127	Bush calls for increase in Pell grant funding Northern Iowan 101:10, p.4	10/01/2004	President Bush outlines additional funding for the Pell grant during the summer months as a plank for his campaign.
128	Studying internationally an opportunity for many Northern Iowan 101:5, p.11	09/14/2004	Spotlight on the Study Abroad program; photo.
129	New appointments for 2004-5 Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.18	09/01/2004	Edgar L. Berry named Associate Vice President for Educational and Student Services and Dean of Students; Roland Carrillo named Executive Director of Enrollment Management; Michael Hager named Director of Residence; photo.
130	Untitled Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.	09/01/2004	How UNI is attempting to continue to offer high quality education during difficult financial times.
131	TOP program makes higher education a reality for everyone Northern Iowan 101:1, p.3	08/27/2004	Description of the Tuition Opportunity Program.
132	Board of Regents to meet August 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/26/2004	Agenda items for meeting.
133	New calculator helps students determine financial aid Northern Iowan 100:61, p.1	07/16/2004	New Web-based application helps students and their families estimate how much financial aid they are eligible to receive before their official award letter is released; photo.
134	Innovative computer program at UNI helps families determine financial aid awards Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/30/2004	"Calculate My Aid" feature implemented on the Office of Financial Aid website in order to help families estimate expected financial aid awards.
135	Tuition Opportunity makes higher education a reality Northern Iowan 100:58, p.1	06/25/2004	The new Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans seeks to aid low-income families by coordinating scholarships and grants to pay for four years worth of tuition; photo.
136	Iowa forgivable loan keeps teachers in state Northern Iowan 100:56, p.1	06/11/2004	Rex and Kathy Eno contribute one million dollars to the Teaching in Iowa Incentive Award Fund.
137	UNI begins Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans; pledges assistance to needy students Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/11/2004	UNI coordinates grant and scholarship opportunities to fully cover tuition and related fees for up to four years for financially needy students.
138	Carrillo assumes leadership of UNI's enrollment management efforts Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	05/18/2004	Roland Carrillo named executive director of enrollment management and becomes responsible for the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid.
139	UNI students offered forgivable loans to work in areas experiencing teacher shortages Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.15	01/01/2004	Students will be forgiven 20% of their loans for each year worked in Iowa.
140	UNI students offered forgivable loans to work in areas experiencing teacher shortages Public Relations News Release 88:1, p.1	10/15/2003	The number of UNI students participating in the Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan Program has increased from 54 to 98 in one year.
141	Board of Regents to meet at the University of Iowa Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/09/2003	Several UNI pertinent issues will be on the docket.
142	Credit Education Week to help all students Northern Iowan 100:9, p.1	09/30/2003	UNI Financial Aid office, Counseling Center, Department of Residence, Iowa State Extension Office, and John Deere Community Credit Union are sponsoring week of advice for whatever money situation students may be in.
143	UNI Native American Student Union presents first cultural fair/powwow Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/24/2003	Event will take place during Family Weekend in the West Gym; description of activities provided.
144	University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid hired Student Employment Coordinator Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/17/2003	Tim Bakula to replace the departing Chris Bowser.
145	University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid hires Student Employment Coordinator Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/17/2003	Tim Bakula to replace the departing Chris Bowser.
146	Deadline for aid nearing Northern Iowan 99:58, p.1	06/27/2003	Students wanting financial aid for summer must have application in by July 7th; photo.
147	NISG spring 2003 lobbying campaign; important facts and statistics Northern Iowan 99:35, p.6	02/11/2003	Key messages to the state legislature and supporting statistics are posted concerning recent tuition increases.
148	Nussle meets for conversation, confrontation with UNI students Northern Iowan 99:30, p.1	01/24/2003	Some of the topics of discussion included financial aid and the possible war with Iraq; photo.
149	UNI hosts Board of Regents meeting Public Relations News Release 2002:122, p.1	10/14/2002	Board of Regents will meet on the UNI campus on October 16 and 17; docket items are listed.
150	Two new loan initiatives approved for Iowa students Northern Iowan 99:12, p.1	10/11/2002	The Iowa College Student Aid Commission has passed two new loan initiatives that are intended to make paying off student loans easier. UNI's default rate for student loans is 6.2%.
151	Students and parents can afford college Public Relations News Release 2002:76, p.1	09/16/2002	Suggestions will be offered to parents on how to pay for their children's college education.
152	Interest rates sink Northern Iowan 99:4, p.4	09/13/2002	Since interest rates on student loans are at a low, 3.46 percent, Heather Soesbe encourages students to take advantage of it. The loan rate will rise again by July 2003.
153	Vilsack focuses on education initiative Northern Iowan 99:1, p.5	08/30/2002	Governor Tom Vilsack spoke on campus about a possible program called "Iowa Learns."
154	The good news about student loans Public Relations News Release 2001:478, p.1	05/06/2002	The effect of lowered interest rates on student loans will be discussed.
155	UNI names student employees of the year Public Relations News Release 2001:461, p.1	04/25/2002	Four students were named Student Employees of the Year on April 11.
156	Iowa loan program working for teachers Northern Iowan 98:37, p.1	02/19/2002	The Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan encourages graduates in education to teach in more difficult programs, such as special education.
157	Balancing it all: students juggle work, academics Northern Iowan 98:4, p.18	09/14/2001	Financial Aid employees stress the importance of putting school before work; photo.
158	Smart student spending Public Relations News Release 2000:477, p.1	06/25/2001	Bill Will discusses how students can keep their debt at a minimum.
159	Student loan rates drop to all-rime low Northern Iowan 97:57, p.2	06/22/2001	Student loan rates will drop 2.2 percent to 5.99 percent.
160	Student loan interest rates drop to record low Public Relations News Release 2000:473, p.1	06/20/2001	The interest rate on federally backed loans will be 8.19 percent.
161	What's up Northern Iowan 97:54, p.3	04/24/2001	Activities and meetings; Panther's Master Swimming.
162	What's up Northern Iowan 97:52, p.3	04/17/2001	Activities and meetings; test anxiety workshop; "Picturing Faith: American Religious Life Yesterday and Today".
163	What's up Northern Iowan 97:50, p.3	04/10/2001	Activities and meetings; How to Help a Friend Workshop; Panther's Master Swimming.
164	What's up Northern Iowan 97:48, p.4	04/03/2001	Activities and meetings; Business Fashion Show; practice LSAT; National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; HIV/AIDS panel discussion; stress management workshop.
165	What's up Northern Iowan 97:46, p.3	03/27/2001	Activities and meetings; Panther's master swimming; Annual Do Run-Run Race; admissions office personnel will be answering questions on transferring courses from other colleges.
166	UNI exhausts Disaster Grant Northern Iowan 97:45, p.1	03/23/2001	Financial Aid Office uses money from the Disaster Grant to help farm kids attend UNI.
167	UNI exhausts disaster relief funding Public Relations News Release 2000:303, p.1	03/13/2001	Seventy-five UNI students were awarded funding for hardships caused by farm or natural disasters.
168	Making sense of the financial aid process Public Relations News Release 2000:203, p.1	01/15/2001	Heather Soesbe gives some practical hints on dealing with financial aid forms.
169	Harkin talks education at roundtable discussion Northern Iowan 97:26, p.1	12/01/2000	Senator Tom Harkin held a discussion roundtable with approximately twenty-five students and staff members in attendance.
170	Tuition assistance available for Iowans hit by disasters Public Relations News Release 2000:31, p.1	08/07/2000
171	UNI receives disaster relief grant monies for student allocation Public Relations News Release 2000:21, p.1	07/27/2000	Approximately $128,000 will be available to those students whose families have been affected by farm or natural disasters.
172	Forgivable loan applications available Northern Iowan 96:55, p.3	04/28/2000	Applications are available for the Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan Program.
173	UNI names student employees of the year Northern Iowan 96:52, p.2	04/18/2000	Ten students named UNI Student Employees of the Year by the financial aid office.
174	UNI Financial Aid Office offers help Northern Iowan 96:45, p.3	03/24/2000
175	Student employment rises, financial aid remains stagnant Northern Iowan 96:43, p.1	03/07/2000	Financial Aid Office finding more students working and taking classes.
176	Accounting monies to be awarded soon Northern Iowan 96:40, p.4	02/25/2000	Information about the McBride Scholarship.
177	FAFSA applications available online Northern Iowan 96:37, p.3	02/15/2000
178	UNI's Educational Talent Search staff offers assistance to high school seniors, parent filing for federal financial aid Public Relations News Release 1999:189, p.1	01/11/2000	UNI's Educational Talent Search staff is offering free assistance in preparing federal student aid applications.
179	Stay in Iowa, lose loan payments Northern Iowan 96:28, p.1	12/10/1999	Teacher education students who were awarded loans through the "Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan Program" will have 20% of the loan forgiven each year they teach in Iowa.
180	The University of Northern Iowa Educational Talent Search Program to host college financial aid workshop Public Relations News Release 1999:145, p.1	11/24/1999	A workshop on college aid opportunities will be held Saturday, December 4, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Waterloo.
181	Congress prepares for head-to-head battle over financial aid increases Northern Iowan 96:21, p.5	11/09/1999	UNI and other colleges need an increase in the amount of Pell Grants and Perkins Loans available to students.
182	Proteus offers financial aid to students with farming history Northern Iowan 96:15, p.4	10/19/1999	Iowa-based non-profit organization is funded by U. S. Department of Labor and offers aid to students who have worked primarily in agriculture.
183	UNI student child care grants available Northern Iowan 96:12, p.2	10/08/1999	The UNI Child Care Committee is making grants available to student parents to assist with off campus care costs.
184	Iowa has one of the best tuition savings plans Public Relations News Release 1999:8, p.1	08/12/1999	Joyce Morrow, assistant director of financial aid at UNI, talks about the College Saving Iowa savings plan.
185	Student loans becoming more important to college financing Public Relations News Release 1998:403, p.1	05/27/1999	More and more students are required to take out loans to pay for school; UNI Assistant Director of Financial Aid Joyce Morrow discusses federal dollars and loans.
186	UNI Financial Aid Office warns students of misleading web site Northern Iowan 95:32, p.5	01/29/1999	Office warns students of Web site that will fill out financial aid forms for a large fee.
187	Iowa ranked best in nation for college savings plan Northern Iowan 95:31, p.1	01/26/1999	Iowa received one of two A+ scores for its college saving plan.
188	UNI participates in "College is Possible" campaign Campus News Network 9:8, p.3	11/23/1998	"College is Possible" national campaign focuses on financing college education and controlling college costs.
189	Study Abroad Office hosts student meeting to discuss financial matters Public Relations News Release 1998:79, p.1	10/14/1998	Study Abroad Office to host meeting October 28 to discuss scholarships, loans, and other matters.
190	New University of Northern Iowa students receive variety of scholarships Public Relations News Release 1998:430, p.1	09/02/1998	Students receive number of scholarships. List of scholarships and qualifications given.
191	Work study wonders II Northern Iowan 94:51, p.8	04/17/1998	Financial Aid and Student Employment Offices explain how work study is awarded.
192	UNI takes reading challenge Northern Iowan 94:48, p.9	04/07/1998	UNI elementary education majors with work study awards help children with their reading as part of President Clinton's America Reads Program.
193	Work study wonders Northern Iowan 94:48, p.5	04/07/1998	Editorial comments on work study positions and awarding jobs on the basis of merit.
194	Congress schedules interest rate reduction for student loans Northern Iowan 94:46, p.3	03/31/1998	Congress has scheduled a drop in student loan interest rates to take effect July 1.
195	Work-study pays off Northern Iowan 93:34, p.4	02/07/1997	More than 15% of UNI's federal work study funds are used for community service positions.
196	University of Northern Iowa offices extend hours during first week of spring semester classes Public Relations News Release 1996:222, p.1	01/13/1997	Many University offices are open until 6:00pm to aid students as a new semester begins.
197	Election '96 "The Issues" Northern Iowan 93:7, p.3	09/24/1996	President Clinton's and Bob Dole's views on student loans and crime are compared.
198	Financial Aid Office staff Campus News Network 6:21, p.4	07/29/1996	Received John E. Moore Award at spring financial aid conference.
199	Free scholarship information available to students Northern Iowan 92:48, p.4	04/09/1996	New software package available.
200	Government budget deliberations target financial aid programs Northern Iowa Today 79:2, p.10	01/01/1996	Explanation of Stafford Loan Program.