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Show new/ A2 about Students i programs for veterans OFF Regular price on any cut and style, color service or perm 1-8000 Jason Adkins News Writer * 2230 N. University Pkwy., (Cottonlrec Sqqart) • Provo, UT84604 Aihwv;ed Studio excluded Coupon Expires Apnl 30, 2007 All is nktijirr},>nxed b\ wrfrTvy ia m Mint k -Not {netXnews.net} GEICO Your "Local" Insurance Office Student Discount • Motorcycle Insurance GEICO. A 15 minute call could save you 15% on car insurance FREE No obligation Rate Quotes • Money Saving Discounts • Monthly Payment Plan Contact our "Local" Office 801-226-2404 1513 North Hill Field Road, Suite #3 Forever is such a fun journey. LOSEE Jewelers Only In COITONTREE SQUARE Veterans studying at UVSC may not know what services are available to them and where to turn for help when they need it. UVSC held an informational meeting on Mar. 22 in the Sorensen Student Center where representatives from Student Health Services, the Veteran's Office at UVSC, the Provo Veterans Center, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Utah Veterans Offices discussed what services are available. "We want to reach out," said Jensen. "Especially those who have been over to Iraq and Afghanistan and are now coming back to school. We know it's going to be an adjustment for them." Chad Hunt News Writer. When discussing financial assistance, no two words are confusing when paired together as "work" and "study". Work Study is financial assistance offered by the government. This award is the opportunity to accept a part-time job through the school with the intent to help them obtain funding for school. Students also gain valuable work experience and community service. According to Audra Mortensen, the financial aid advisor who oversees Work Study at UVSC, "Students just need to remember that being a student will be a lot easier" •'< Jim Hunter, associate director of the Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security at UVSC and a Vietnam veteran, said the need is evident at UVSC for veterans to learn about options available; "One or my friends who was an Afghani veteran was. having problems, I became his advocate," said Hunter. "We saw the need and that's the genesis of it." Services available to veterans include help with tuition, including the G.I. Bill or a tuition waiver for veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Medical assistance and potentially disability stipends are available to veterans who have conditions associated with their service. Other assistance can be help with getting a mortgage or a small thing such as getting into state parks for free. Veterans also may need help with coping with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD], formerly called such things as soldier's heart, battle fatigue or shell shock. This condition can make someone easily irritable or difficult to be in a large classroom setting. "Symptoms of that [PTSD] make it difficult for students to be on campus," said Dennis Stevens, coordinator and counselor at the Provo Veterans Center and Vietnam veteran. Based on the meeting, Stevens, Hunter and Jensen hope to hold meetings in the future to continue to inform UVSC students about what services are available to veterans. Work Study is a program and not a grant. You will only receive funds for the hours you work and you must follow all policies and procedures." Program funding varies from year to year, and depends on student eligibility. To be considered for an award, students need to apply early for financial aid -• even if they are currently in a Work Study program. Due to the limited funds, the first eligible students who apply are given the available awards. "Make sure you accept your work study award. Once you have accepted your award, you will then need to visit Financial Aid to obtain your Referral Form and then return to Career Services and Student Employment and apply for a job on campus. • Once you have a job in place, make sure you work for the funding. You will only get paid for the hours you work," said Mortensen concerning taking advantage of a work study award. Work Study has a few limitations as regulated by federal guidelines. Students in the program may only work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must stay within the budget, which they are initially awarded. Mortensen said that students in the program are expected to be responsible and mature. Those students who take their responsibilities seriously gain valuable work experience while getting paid for it. She also said that students in Work Study are a valuable asset to the school and community. "I was work study many years ago and I have to confess that it has helped me get my foot in the door for the work field." Students interested in work-study can find more useful information through reading the Financial Aid Handbook online at uvsc. edu/finaid. The Federal Handbook for financial aid is also available online at ifap.ed.gov netXnews.net} • (801) 373-1000 w w w. losceje we Icrv net Ed itor : in-thief ,• The amount of veterans on campus can make it a challenge to inform them about programs and services tailored to them. "There are more than 600 student veterans on campus," said Dennis Stevens, coordinator and counselor at the Provo Veterans Center and Vietnam veteran. "We want to inform them of benefits and programs available to them, and give them a better understanding of the effects of military service on their civilian lives." Students who are veterans are eager to know what services and programs they can use. "There are a lot of challenges with being a student," said UVSC student and Iraq war veteran Dan Chase."If you realize the benefits, your ability to adapt to Work experience while you learn 22WH. OnttWiy P"*** O Piorti • Mon-Sat.l&»m • 6li0pm • Fndayi until 8pm. the college time/ MONDAY • MARCH 26 • 2007 UVSC BOOKSTORE Your College. Your needs. Your Store. Jessica Ellsworth Executive Editor John Ditzler News Editor Ashley Robertson Opinions Editor Justin Ritter Life Editor Luke Hickman Sports Editor Ben Webster Web Manager Adam Torkildson Photo Editor Ryan Meeks Designers Matthew Williams Kyle Benson Copy Editor Amy Wilson Managing Editor Eleanor Takahashi Ad Manager Whitney Woodward Office Manager Robbin Anthony Adviser Brent Sumner Printer CONTACT US: Student Media V:-/;-:V';- • 800 W. 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