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Show Page ampus TP-I e ws December 2, 1998 Editor: Jennifer Peltz jpeltzinfowest.com Dixie Reaches out to Needy Children By for Christmas. The couple can then buy the gift and bring it wrapped f to the dance as their ticket to , get in. According to Kelli Cot- tarn, student service Laura Smith sunsun.ti.dixie.edu 'tis the season of gift giving is that one special time of year when everyone feeis like giving to those less z'" fortunate, and Dixie college students will have the opportunity to feel the spirit of service by par- - ) ; , ticipating in the "Gift of Dixie Christmas Dance." to In order attend the dance, Christmas s' t x 1L go to the stu- dent govern- ment room in the Gardner " ' 4 Center and take .. a star off the tree. On (f each star is a child's name, age, and gift wanted ' (? -- v'W.1 Jr' f v 1. ;; - f"'Aiif ' V ' A4 Tj ". i. . 4 ,S; - " t tree and only two have been taken by students so far. For those who just want to take a but star, '.v Vr J ;- about 200 stars on the are . y- couples should there vice-preside- . x - ;V - 2 ? - not attend the dance, they can the bring gift to the u. student n Photo by Carisa Huntington government Dec. 11. room by "The main purpose of this dance is to help out local children in need of a good Christmas," said Cottam. Once the wrapped gifts are gathered up, the Executive Council will then hand them over to Jean Keplinger, the children's tree coordinator. She will then distribute the gifts to local needy children with the help of the Elk's Club and the sheriff's department. The children will be selected on the basis of teacher recommendations and social services records. "What you are giving the children is probably all that they will get for Christmas this year," said Keplinger, who has been involved with the children's trees for the past seven years. The Christmas dance will be held on Dec. 11 in the Gardner Center Ballroom from 9 pm to midnight. Couples l. are asked to attend dressed Refreshments, pictures, and a visit from Santa Clause will be offered at the dance. semi-forma- Spring Semester Registration Begins Dec. 7 Sun News Services for Registration spring semester at Dixie College begins Dec. 7 and continues until classes start on Jan. 11. Schedules are available at the college bookstore for $2 and contain class listings for summer session as well. Registration may be completed via the internet (http:www.dixie.edu), in person, by touch-ton- e phone (following the instructions in the schedule), or by phoning the admissions and registration Admissoffice at ions forms for those not currently attending Dixie may be picked up at the admissions office or mailed. 652-770- 8. Advice Offered to Students about College Loans Sun News Services To help borrowers make the right loan decisions, many major lenders, including Nellie Mae, are providing students with more information to help them understand borrowing and credit issues in college. Located in Braintree, Mass., Nellie Mae is a national provider of federal and private education loans. It's mission is to ensure higher education by w'orking with colleges and universities to provide education loan capital to students and families. Since it's inception in 1982, Nellie Mae has provided more than $5.6 billion in education loans to 1.5 million students and families. Web such as sites, www.nelliemae com, offer students and parents expert advice on issues to consider before taking out a loan, and compre- hensive debt counseling during and after college. With student loans comprising 60 percent of all student aid, according to The College Board's recent "Trends in Student Aid," students cannot be too cautious when deciding how much to borrow for college and which lender to choose. "As with any major purchase, make sure you are getting the best offer to fit your needs," said Diane Saunders, vice president of public affairs for Nellie Mae. According to Nellie Mae, the average student loan debt is currently $18,000. With an average monthly student loan payment of $161 for undergraduates and $271 for graduate students, and an expected starting salary of $27,000, taking out a student loan should be given tire same consideration as buying a car or first home, said Saunders. Borrowers should learn all they can about borrowing and then look at their options, including any lender repayment programs which offers an interest rate reduction or payment of the last six installments on the borrower's behalf for e consistent payment. on-tim- |