Morrow--Joyce M. (Financial Aid Staff)

Displaying 1 - 36 of 36 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Lack of federal funding limits work-study program
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.2
According to a recent study by the Iowa Board of Regents, funding was down for both work-study and supplemental education opportunities grants. Due to this, it has been difficult to find work-study jobs.
2 UNI looks at reducing student hours
Northern Iowan 110:27, p.2
UNI is looking into limiting the number of hours student employees can work to 10-15 hours. Average UNI students are working 9.3 hours. There have been studies that show working more than 20 hours can hurt students academically.
3 Fall turns focus toward savings
Northern Iowan 110:7, p.2
September is College Savings Month. The Office of Financial Aid, along with other organizations, are spreading the word about savings plans. The Office of Financial Aid offers a Live Like a Student program which many students find helpful.
4 BOR proposes replacing tuition set-aside program
Northern Iowan 109:10, p.1
Reduction in tuition possible with a new $40 million state funded financial aid program for students. Board of Regents to vote on full plan during their October meeting.
5 UNI hosts 'Power of the Purse IV: Choices' on Sept. 28; Registration deadline is Sept. 21
Public Relations News Release 2010:44, p.1
Joyce Morrow, director of student financial aid, will present the keynote address, "What Happened to the Public in Public University?" during the luncheon program. The seminar will open with welcome remarks from Pat Allen.
6 Joyce Morrow
Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.30
Joyce Morrow is the director of financial aid at UNI.
7 Up to $16,000 available for students who will teach a high-need field in a low-income school
Public Relations News Release 2009:15, p.1
Created by Congress through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the federal TEACH Grant provides grants to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
8 UNI staff honored with the Sue Follon Exemplary Service Award
Public Relations News Release 2008:329, p.1
Staff member honorees are: James (Jim) Geary, Tracey Godon, and Joyce Morrow. The award honors employees in the Division of Student Affairs who are committed to quality and excellence and whose efforts and achievements are worthy of emulation.
9 Morrow to head UNI financial Aid office
Public Relations News Release 2008:319, p.1
Joyce Morrow has been named director of financial aid at the College. She will replace Roland Carrillo, who has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 27.
10 After the storms
Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.14
A look at the ways that UNI assisted those who were affected by the Parkersburg tornado and the Flood of 2008; business advice, scholarships, and recreationsl activities; photo.
11 Scholarship fund created for UNI students affected by disasters
Public Relations News Release 2007:731, p.1
The UNI Foundation is establishing a scholarship fund for UNI students impacted by disasters. Joyce Morrow said, "Hundreds of UNI students may have suffered losses in the recent tornadoes and floods in Iowa."
12 Costs of rising tuition may soon be curbed if new bill becomes law
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.2
College Cost Reduction Act will boost financial aid by $20 billion over the next five years, if passed by Congress.
13 UNI names Student Employees of the Year
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Five students were honored as Student Employees of the Year.
14 Bruce Braley visits UNI
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.1
College Student Relief Act legislation reduces interest rates on Stafford loans. Bruce Braley explained the bill during his visit January 26; photo.
15 "Only a Dream" campaign spreads word about financial aid availability
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Federal Student Aid launched a public service campaign called "Only a Dream" to make more students aware that financial aid is available.
16 TOP program expanding
Northern Iowan 103:30, p.1
The Tuition Opportunities Program guarantees students full tuition scholarships for four years if the family income is less that $20,000.
17 UNI expands Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Eligibility for the Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans has expanded to help more students pay for college.
18 UNI student recognized for success at college under trying circumstances
Federal student aid programs open educational opportunities for many

Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
UNI junior, Jennifer Krieger, was able to go to college with the help of federal student aid. Krieger told about her path to college during the Student Aid Alliance breakfast in Washington, D.C., on July 19.
19 UNI unveils first-in-the-nation online tool to make transferring easier that ever; 'Transfer Plan-it' takes guesswork out of transferring
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Transfer Plan-It will aid prospective students, community college advisors, and high-school counselors.
20 New bill reducing national deficit puts college students in debt
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.4
Regents universities will lobby to prevent reductions in student aid.
21 UNI President Robert Koob and students to voice opposition to 'Budget Reconciliation Act'
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
News conference regarding Budget Reconciliation Act will take place.
22 Grant eligibility changes, students lose funding
Northern Iowan 101:29, p.1
Under new Pell Grant qualifications, as many as nine hundred Iowa low-income students could lose their eligibility for this program.
23 Applying for scholarships made easier with one form
Northern Iowan 101:21, p.3
By moving the common scholarship application online, the Financial Aid Office hopes to make scholarships more accessible to students.
24 UNI's common scholarship application benefits students, administrators
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Students can fill out the Common Online Undergraduate Scholarship Application to apply for multiple scholarships at the same time.
25 Bush calls for increase in Pell grant funding
Northern Iowan 101:10, p.4
President Bush outlines additional funding for the Pell grant during the summer months as a plank for his campaign.
26 Board of Regents to meet at the University of Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Several UNI pertinent issues will be on the docket.
27 The good news about student loans
Public Relations News Release 2001:478, p.1
The effect of lowered interest rates on student loans will be discussed.
28 Balancing it all: students juggle work, academics
Northern Iowan 98:4, p.18
Financial Aid employees stress the importance of putting school before work; photo.
29 Student loan interest rates drop to record low
Public Relations News Release 2000:473, p.1
The interest rate on federally backed loans will be 8.19 percent.
30 Iowa has one of the best tuition savings plans
Public Relations News Release 1999:8, p.1
Joyce Morrow, assistant director of financial aid at UNI, talks about the College Saving Iowa savings plan.
31 Students beware of scholarship scams, money guarantees
Northern Iowan 95:59, p.1
Students may be caught in scams offering scholarship searches for a fee.
32 Student loans becoming more important to college financing
Public Relations News Release 1998:403, p.1
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.
33 Tracking down scholarships during National Scholarship Month
Public Relations News Release 1998:358, p.1
Joyce Morrow discusses scholarships and ways to obtain them.
34 Iowa ranked best in nation for college savings plan
Northern Iowan 95:31, p.1
Iowa received one of two A+ scores for its college saving plan.
35 Recent KGRK scam one of many aimed at college students
Northern Iowan 95:25, p.1
In recent phone scam, students were told they won tickets to a concert from KGRK; photo.
36 University of Northern Iowa honors 1997 Carver Scholars
Public Relations News Release 1997:169, p.1
Eighteen juniors and seniors received Carver Scholarship at reception.