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FAFSA:1st stop for college financing

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school. Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting postsecondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families. We partner with postsecondary schools, financial institutions and others to deliver services that help students and families who are paying for college. Today, Federal Student Aid performs a range of critical functions that include, among others: Educating students and families on the process of obtaining aid; Processingmillionsofstudent financial aid applications each year; Disbursingbillionsofdollarsin aid funds to students through schools; Enforcing financial aid rules andregulations; S e r v i c i n g millions of student loan accounts,andsecuring repayment from borrowers who have defaulted on their loans; Operatinginformationtechnologysystemsandtoolsthatmanagebillionsinstudentaiddollars. This is a complex, multifaceted mission that calls on a range of staff skills and demands coordination by all levels of management. Consequently, Federal Student Aid, a PerformanceBased Organization, emphasizes tangible results and efficient performance, as well as the continuous improvement of the processes and systems that support our mission.

IU East big opportunity close to home

Indiana University East offers you all the advantages of an Indiana University education. IU East provides its students the opportunity to earn a prestigious IU degree that is respected throughout Indiana, the nation, and the world. As part of the Indiana University system, IU East provides all the services and opportunities of a large university combined with the advantages and atmosphere of a small college. At a glance Averageclasssize of18students Financialaidtotaling$9.8millionper year Locatedadjacentto Interstate-70,lessthan10milesfrom theOhioborder Weofferover50programs,more than800courses,anddegreesranging fromcertificatesto mastersdegrees 80percent ofour150-plusfacultymembershave doctoratesorthe highestdegreeequivalentfortheirfield Over4,500 graduatesinour alumninetwork,in fieldsrangingfrom businessandlawto healthcareandeducation 2,392undergraduatestudents, 67graduatestudents 52percent fulltime,48percent parttime 87full-time faculty,117part-time faculty 13:1student-facultyratio

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IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. They include federal grants, loans and work-study programs. Find a brief description of each of these federal financial aid programs here.

Federal Student Aid Performance

Title IV Programs

The federal student aid programs are authorized under Title

As a federally designated PBO, Federal Student Aid operates under a congressional mandate to achieve concrete results while improving performance. Since Federal Student Aid became a PBO in 1998, we have introduced many substantial and measurable improvements in how we plan and report our operational and portfolio performance in administering the federal student financial assistance programs.

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WE SPECIALIZE IN TURNING DREAMS INTO CAREERS.

Cincinnati State offers over 100 high-quality degree and certificate programs in a caring environment at a fraction of the cost of other area universities. From trouble-free transfer of credits for those looking to get a bachelors degree, to a 91% job success rate for grads looking to join the workforce Cincinnati State students get the choicest careers around. Call 513-861-7700 or visit us at www.cincinnatistate.edu today.

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One stop shop

Miami University: Oxford,OH45056;1-513529-1809;Typeofinstitution:publicstateassisteduniversity;regionalbranchesin Hamilton,LuxembourgandMiddletown; Numbersandtypesofdegrees:14associates106bachelors,50mastersand13 doctorate. The University of Cincinnati:2624Clifton Ave.,Cincinnati,OH45221;1-513-5566000;Typeofinstitution:publicstate-assisteduniversity;regionalbranchesinBlue Ash,RaymondWaltersCollege;andBatavia,ClermontCollege;Numbersandtypes ofdegrees:49associates,103bachelors, 85masters,72doctorateandcertificate programs. Northern Kentucky University: LouieB.Nunn Drive,HighlandHeights,Ky.41099;1-859572-5220or1-800-637-9948;Typeofinstitution:publicstate-assisteduniversity; Numbersandtypesofdegrees:eightassociates,60bachelors,16masters,twoprofessional. Xavier University:3800VictoryParkway,Cincinnati,OH45207;1-513-745-3000or 1-800-344-4698;Typeofinstitution:private university;Numbersandtypesofdegrees: 19associates,63bachelors,18masters

tersinbusinessadministration,andmaster andtypesofdegrees:73certificate,enofartsinteaching. dorsementandlicensureprograms;23associates;18bachelorsdegree/completion Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Lawprograms;29masters;onedoctorate. renceburg Campus:50WalnutSt./500InPurdue University College of Technology CodustrialDrive,Lawrenceburg,IN47025; lumbus/Greensburg: Studentservices, 1-812-537-4010;Typeofinstitution:two4555CentralAve.,Columbus,IN47203, and1doctorate,with32concentrations. yearstate-assistedcommunitycollege; Cincinnati State Technical and Community 1-812-314-8526;422E.CentralAve.,Suite Twenty-fourcampusesthroughoutIndiana; College:3520CentralParkway,Cincinnati, 2,Greensburg,IN47240,1-812-662-8686; Numbersandtypesofdegrees:13associOH45223;1-513-569-1500or1-513-861Typeofinstitution:publicstate-assisted ates,11technicalcertificatesandapart7700;Typeofinstitution:two-yearstate-asuniversity.ClassesofferedinColumbusand nershipwithIndianaUniversityEastfor sistedcomprehensivecommunitycollege Greensburg.Numbersandtypesofdethreebachelorcompletionprogramsheld withfocusoncooperativeeducation/clinical grees:twoassociates,fourbachelorsand onLawrenceburgcampus.www.ivytech. practice.ThecollegehasacampusatCintwocertificates. edu/southeast. cinnatiWestAirportinHarrison,whichit Indiana College Network:714N.SenateAve., College Cooperative Southeast: 50Walnut owns,wheretheaviationmaintenance Indianapolis,IN46202;1-800-426-8899, St.,Room333,Lawrenceburg,IN47025; technologyprogramsandsomegeneral info@icn.orgorwww.icn.org;Typeofinsti1-812-537-4010,ext.254or1-800-715educationcourseworkarehoused.Its tution:collaborationofcollegesanduniver1058,ext.254;CCSserveshundredsof workforcedevelopmentcenterislocatedin sitiesthathelpsstudentslocateandaccess studentspersemester.TheCollegeCooperEvendale.Numbersandtypesofdegrees: collegecoursesofferedviadistanceeducaativeSoutheastprovidesaccesstodistance 75associates,66certificates. tion;providesdistancelearningviasatellite educationcoursesanddegreeprograms College of Mount St. Joseph:5701Delhi TV,Internet,two-wayinteractivevideoconRoad,Cincinnati,OH45233;1-513-244viaInternet,satellite,two-wayvideoconferferencing,videotape,CD-ROMandtradi4200or1-800-654-9314;Typeofinstituencing,videotapeandcorrespondence tionalprint-basedcorrespondence;handles tion:Four-yearliberalartscollege;Numbers fromBallStateUniversity,IndependentCol2,600courseseachyear,listedanasearchandtypesofdegrees:11associates,42 legesofIndiana,IndianaStateUniversity, ableonlinedatebase,forIndianaStateUnibachelors,5masters. IndianaUniversity,IvyTechCommunity versity,IndianaUniversity,PurdueUniversiThomas More College: 333ThomasMore College,PurdueUniversity,SaintMary-ofty,BallStateUniversity,TaylorUniversity, Parkway;CrestviewHills,Ky.41017;1-859theWoodsCollege,UniversityofSouthern UniversityofSouthernIndiana,Vincennes 344-3332or1-800-825-4557;TypeofinIndianaandVincennesUniversity.Typesof University,IvyTechCommunityCollege, stitution:privatefour-yearcollegewithlibdegrees:masters,bachelorsandassocieralartsemphasis;Numbersandtypesof UniversityofIndianapolis,IndianaWesleyates,PhD.Degreesandenrollmentcorredegrees:30associates,32bachelors, anUniversity,UniversityofSt.Francisand latewithassociatedcollegeoruniversity. eightpre-professionalprograms,andmasSaintMary-of-theWoodsCollege.Numbers

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Just the facts

Northern Kentucky University: Go Norse in the south

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1,988bachelor'sdegreesawarded (2009-10) Mostpopularbachelor'sdegreesconferred:Healthprofessionsandrelated programs,TeacherEducation,HumanResources ManagementandServices,Business,andCriminal Justice StudentLife 1,850residencehallspaces 14percentoftheundergraduatestudentpopulationresideinUniversity Housing 200-pluscampusclubsandorganizations NCAADivisionIIathletics,13varsity sports Member,GreatLakesValleyConference Men'ssoccerteamNCAADivisionII NationalChampions,2010 Women'sbasketballnationalchampions,2000and2008 OtherInformation Fiscalyear2010-2011budget: $198,000,000 Portionofbudgetfromregularstate appropriation:$47,555,100(24percent) Portionofbudgetfromtuitionand fees:$119,474,000(60percent) TotalemployeesasofNovember1, 2010:2,043 90percentof2009-10seniorsurvey respondentssaidtheywouldrecommend NKUtofamilyandfriends

Think Ivy Tech

Complete an application for admission-Please completeanapplication.Yourapplicationisvalid fortwoyearsatanyIvyTechcampusthroughout the state. You do not have to apply to multiple campusesoracademicprograms.IvyTechhas anopenadmissionpolicy. Fill out the FAFSA - Youmustcompleteyour FAFSA (Free Application for FederalStudentAid)toreceive a grant or student loan. And whilestudentsmayapplyforfederalfinancial aid throughout the year, Ivy Tech has established financial aid priority processing dates foreachenrollmentperiod. Schedule and attend a new student orientation session - Ifyouarepursuingadegreeyou arerequiredtoattendoneoftheCollegesNew StudentOrientationsessionspriortoregistering forclasses.The2-3hourorientationprogram is offered at various times and locations. You mustscheduleandattendasessionatthecampusyouwishtoenroll.Studentswhodonotintend to seek a degree are also encouraged to attend. Schedule and complete the compass assessment - TheCOMPASSisaskillsassessmenttoolusedbyIvyTechtoensureyouare taking classes that fit your academic needs. TheCOMPASSisnotatest,sothereisnopass

Campus:LocatedinHighlandHeights, Kentucky;WithinCincinnatimetropolitan area;Four-yearpublic university Foundedin1968;AccreditedbytheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools Students:Fall2010 Studentsenrolled:15,748 Undergraduates:13,517 Graduate:1,615 Law:616 Female:8,946,male:6,802 Full-time:10,712,part-time:5,036 Studentsfrom42statesand53countries FromKentucky:10,806 FromBoone,Campbell,orKenton County:8,400 Faculty:Fall2010 Full-timefaculty:530 Student-facultyratio:17to1 Allclassestaughtbyfull-timeorparttimefaculty;nograduateteachingassistants Degreeprogramsandlearning:2009-10 NKUoffers70bachelor'sdegrees,six associatedegrees,22graduateprograms,oneJurisDoctorandoneDoctor ofEducationinEducationalLeadership, aswellasmorethan30graduatecertificates. Morethan260studentsparticipatedin studyabroadprogramsinmorethan35 countriesworldwide.

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orfailgrade,butyouneedtocompleteaCOMPASSassessmentoncampusbeforeregistering for classes. The COMPASS includes sectionsonwriting,reading,andmath. You are required to complete a COMPASS assessment unless you have scores on the SAT, PSAT,orACTthatcanbesubstitutedforthewriting, reading, and math portionsoftheCOMPASS.Generally,scoresof460orhigheron each section of the SAT, 46 or higher on each sectionofthePSAT,or17inEnglish,18inreading,18inmathorhigheroneachsectionofof the ACT are eligible for substitution as long as theywerecompletedwithinthelastfouryears. Youarestronglyencouragedtobrushuponyour writing,reading,andmathpriortotakingtheassessmentbycompletingpracticetests.Onceyou have prepared yourself for the COMPASS, you must schedule an appointment or visit during walk-inhours(ifavailable)tocompletetheCOMPASSassessmentatyourlocalcampus. Meet with an academic advisor -Youmust scheduleanappointmentwithanacademic advisortoassistyouindevelopingyour classscheduleandacademicplans.Youwill learnmoreaboutadvisingatNewStudent Orientation.

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Cincinnati State degree offers high chance of job, continuing education

Cincinnati State is the regions best higher education value, offering associate degrees in business, health and public safety, engineering technologies, information technologies, humanities, sciences and university transfer programs. The college helps students establish lifelong career advantages through relevant learning in small classes and realworld, cooperative education experiences. Within six months of graduation, more than 90 percent of Cincinnati State graduates are employed or continuing their education at four-year universities. CliftonCampus,3520CentralParkway,Cincinnati,Ohio45223 WestCampus &Airport,10030 WestRoad,Harrison,Ohio45030 WorkforceDevelopmentCenter,10100 ReadingRoad,Cincinnati,Ohio45241 Cincinnati State supports an open admission policy based on a five-term rolling admission process.

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Antonelli: in person or online

Antonelli College Cincinnati is conveniently located in the heart of downtown across from the Aronoff Performing Arts Center. Antonelli College is one of Cincinnatis oldest colleges, and as a result, weve developed great relationships with downtown and area employers, providing you with the best career placement options. Not to mention, our urban environment resonates with the exciting soul of Cincinnatis nightlife and an entertainment district abounding with sporting events, clubs and performing arts centers. AntonelliCollegeCincinnatiCampus 124East7thStreet Cincinnati,OH45202 Phone:513-241-4338Fax:513-241-9396 Programs offered: BusinessAdministration GraphicDesign HospitalityArts InformationTechnology MassageTherapy MedicalAssisting MedicalCodingandBilling Photography If heading to campus isnt convenient online classes are an option at Antonelli College. With Antonelli Colleges online learning option, you can conveniently complete your course at a time and place that works for you. Antonellis online programs feature the same career-focused education we provide at our local campuses. You will train for one of todays in-demand careers while still forming the personal relationships were known for at Antonelli College. Online learning courses have a maximum of 15-20 students in any one section. Our small classes allow for timely and meaningful interaction between students and faculty through the use of online chats, forums, email, and telephone. Online courses arent for everyone. Completing a course online takes discipline, motivation and hard work. While we are proud to offer this convenient option, we want to make sure its the right choice for you.

Head for Miami: regional campuses affordable option

Miami Hamilton and Miami Middletown have an open admission policy for first-time college students. Students in Indiana will find lower tuition this year as well as a valuable education. You will be admitted if you have earned a diploma from a secondary program chartered by the state board of education, a General Educational Development diploma, or if you are alternatively-educated. ACT/SAT TEST SCORES are required ONLY from current high school seniors and recent high school graduates within the last year. Home schooled students may be required to submit additional documentation. Contact the Office of Admission at Hamilton 1-513-785-311 or Middletown 1-513-727-3216 for more information.

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Undergraduate studies

Students majoring in integrative studies, engineering technology, and nursing can pursue four-year degrees on the regional campuses. Students may also begin their baccalaureate studies at Miamis regional campuses and relocate to the Oxford campus to complete any one of dozens of majors from accounting to zoology. In order to relocate to the Oxford, students must complete at least 20 semester hours with a 2.0 cumulative GPA at a regional campus. Bachelor degrees that may be completed entirely at Miamis regional locations BachelorofIntegrativeStudies BachelorofScienceinAppliedScience BachelorofScienceinInformation Technology,withaMajorinHealthInformationTechnology* BachelorofScienceinNursing *PendingapprovalfromtheChancellorof theOhioBoardofRegents.

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