Rights:
The student has the right to:

• Be considered for financial aid assistance; be notified of the financial aid decision; and if not awarded financial assistance, to be informed as to the reason for denial.
• Appeal financial aid decisions to the Associate Provost for Enrollment Services.
• Be informed of the financial aid programs available and the required application materials.

Responsibilities:
The student is responsible for:

• Submitting the appropriate application forms within published deadline dates.
• Using all refunds of financial aid funds for expenses related to the student’s education.
• Following the requirements and repayment schedules of educational loan programs.
• Informing the Office of Financial Aid of all grants, scholarships, or other funds received for their educational costs from outside organizations.

Additional Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for financial aid, student applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Be registered with Selective Service (if required).
• Be working toward a degree or teacher certification at SRU.
• Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan.

General Comments

• All aid programs require that the student make satisfactory academic progress as detailed in the financial aid section of the catalog.
• The financial aid office should be contacted for instructions when a major change in the family’s financial condition occurs such as death, disability, retirement, loss of job, etc.
• Students and families are encouraged to contact the financial aid office at 724-738-2044 or via e-mail at financial.aid@sru.edu with any questions they have about the financial aid information provided in this catalog.
• The information provided in this section was accurate at the time of publication. Fees, regulations, eligibility requirements, etc. are subject to change.

University Scholarships
Slippery Rock University awards more than $600,000 in academic scholarships annually. Students are encouraged to visit the financial aid website at www.sru.edu/pages/4986.asp for a current listing of freshman and upper class scholarships awarded through SRU. Students and families are encouraged to contact the financial aid office (724-738-2044) if they have any questions about academic scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships That Are Available

• The Slippery Rock University Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculty Scholarship
• Craig Succop Scholarship (Art-Metalsmithing)
• Academic Affairs Scholarship
• Accounting Department Scholarship
• American Legion Post 393 Scholarship
• Art Department Scholarship
• Asian Studies Scholarship
• Band Scholarship (Music)
• Biology Honors Scholarship
• Blase S. Scarnati Scholarship
• Blase Scarnati Endowment Scholarship (Music: Marching Band)
• Board of Governors Scholarship
• Bob and Betty Smiley Scholarship (Physical Education)
• Bonnie Winder Scholarship (Music)
• Bruce Witek Scholarship (Parks & Recreation)
• Campus Side Apartments Scholarship
• Captain Jim Unterwagner Scholarship (Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work)
• Carl and Louise Woodling Scholarship (English or English Education)
• Carl and Norma Laughner Scholarship
• Catherine Schaeffer Scholarship (Special Education)
• Chad Williamson Memorial Scholarship
• Charles B. Hamilton Memorial Art Scholarship
• Charles Brooker Scholarship (Physical Education/Exercise Science)
• Class of ’43 Scholarship (Education)
• Class of ’57 Scholarship (Education)
• Dale Liken Scholarship
• Don and Terry Phillips Scholarship (Education)
• Dr. James E. Winner, Jr. Family Scholarship (Business Administration)
• Dr. Stephen C. and Susan V. Coulon Scholarship (Physical Education)
• Dwight Baker Memorial Scholarship (Music: Piano or Strings)
• Eben Bass Memorial Scholarship (English)
• Eberly Family Scholarship
• Edna C. Rohwedder Community Service Memorial Scholarship
• Emma Guffy Miller Scholarship (Political Science: Women)
• English or English Education
• General Music Scholarships (Music)
• Genevieve M. Tvrdik Scholarship (Biology)
• Geology Alumni Scholarship
• Governor’s School Scholarship
• Grace H. “Arky” Vaughan Scholarship (Physical Education)
• Health and Human Services Scholarship
• Helen Brua Gettig Memorial Scholarship (Education)
• History, Public Administration, Political Science
• Hockenberry Memorial Scholarship
• Honors Program Scholarships
• Howard L. and Margaret Rehm Headland Scholarship
• Irving P. Rosenthal Accounting Scholarship
• J. Kevin Woods Memorial Scholarship
• James E. and Gay K. Dull Scholarship (Music)
• James Steel Memorial Scholarship (Biology)
• John and Helen Williams Endowed Scholarship (Education)
• John and Kathryn Conway Symphony Scholarship (Music: Strings)
• John and Martha Gault Art Scholarship
• Joseph S. Puntureri Memorial Science Scholarship
• Katherine M. Moore Health Education Award
• Kay Wolford Endowment for Education Majors
• Kenneth M. O’Toole Memorial Scholarship (Marketing)
• Kris Chapin Memorial Flute Scholarship (Music: Flute)
• Leo I. Shapiro Memorial Scholarship (History, Public Administration, Political Science)
• Louis D. and Panagiota Pappan Scholarship
• Louis Razzano Scholarship (English or English Education)
• Lucy Isacco Sack Dance Scholarship for Summer Study
• Lucy Isacco Sack Scholarship (Dance)
• M. Clair and Marie Swope Scholarship
• M. Kate Brennan Music Education Scholarship (Music Education)
• Mabel Eichler Vincent Scholarship (Theatre)
• Madeline Farnen Stoops Scholarship (Education)
• Madrigal Dinner Scholarship (Music: Voice)
• Manocha Management Scholarship
• Maree McKay/Esther Smiley Academic Alumni Scholarship
• Marjorie Stephenson Scholarship
• Mary P. Wodiska Memorial Scholarship (Arts & Sciences)
• Meiping Cheng Memorial Scholarship
• Merle Jan Moses Crawford Scholarship (Special Education)
• Michael J. Estocin ’54 Memorial Scholarship
• Nate and Irene Maruca Education Scholarship
• Olive Wharton Scholarship (Education)
• Park Ranger Scholarship
• Philip J. Kennedy Scholarship (Accounting)
• Phillips Scholarship
• Physical Education
• Pre-Engineering, Physics & Physics Education Scholarship
• President’s Scholarship
• Quality Aggregates Inc. Internship-Scholarship (Safety Management)
• Richard Tillack Memorial Scholarship (Computer Science or Natural Sciences)
• Ritts Scholarship
• Robert Leffingwell Scholarship (Communication)
• Robert N. Aebersold Scholarship
• Ruth Vaughan Coon Scholarship (Physical Education)
• Sadie Lindey Carey Scholarship (Education)
• Samuel G. Sava Scholarship for Elementary Education
• Slippery Rock University Scholarship at Sharon High School
• Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work
• Sophomore Biology Honors Scholarship
• Special Education Alumni Scholarship
• SRU African American Caucus Scholarship Essay Contest
• SRU Career Services Scholarship
• Triangle Tech Scholarship at Slippery Rock University
• SRU Transfer Student Scholarship
• SRU Academic Passport Transfer Scholarship
• SRU/ROTC Incentive Scholarship
• Studio Art Scholarship
• Sue Shuttleworth Music Therapy Scholarship
• Sylvan H. Cohen Public Administrator Scholarship
• Terry Steele Jazz Scholarship (Music: Jazz)
• The Daniel Dmitar Wukich Memorial Art Scholarship
• The Donald Vanecek Memorial Art Scholarship
• The Frank Ross Memorial Art Scholarship
• The Julia Warhola Memorial Art Scholarship
• The Mihal Skarupa Memorial Art Scholarship
• The Printmaking Foundation Scholarship
• Thomas H. John Scholarship (Biology)
• Twyla Hord Memorial Scholarship (Special Education)
• University Academic Scholarships and Dean’s Scholarships
• Watson Family Scholarships
• Wolves Club of Coraopolis Scholarship
• Wolves Club of New Castle Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria. Visit the SRU scholarships web page at www.sru.edu/pages/4986.asp or contact the Office of Financial Aid for details.

Due to the generosity of many individuals and corporations, new scholarship opportunities are established on an ongoing basis. Therefore, additional scholarships may be available but not listed above. For updated information refer to the scholarship web page at www.sru.edu/pages/4986.asp. Scholarship information listed in this catalog is subject to change without notice.

Athletic Scholarships are administered by the Intercollegiate Athletic Department and awarded by the coaches of each particular sport. Contact the specific coach at the Intercollegiate Athletic Office, 102 Morrow Field House, 724-738-2021.

Army ROTC scholarships are available at Slippery Rock University that cover tuition, fees, books, and a monthly cash subsistence. Contact the SRU Military Science Department at 724-738-2019 for details.

Financial Aid Timetable

Veterans Affairs
The financial aid office coordinates all paperwork for veterans or dependents of veterans who are eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits. Qualified individuals should apply at least six weeks prior to the first day of classes. An original application for benefits and certified copy of DD214 (discharge paper), or VA form 2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility), or copy of Kicker contract may be required. The Office of Financial Aid should be contacted for additional information regarding DVA educational benefits, financial aid, tutorial assistance, and credits for military service and specific forms. General information is available in the SRU Veterans Benefits pamphlet, or at www.sru.edu/pages/633.asp.