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Liaison Jon Parsons
Submission Date Feb. 9, 2013
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Fayetteville State University
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Jon Young
Provost
Academic Affairs
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:

Student Support Services- the Program is funded by a Federal Grant from the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to provide academic support assistance to students who are enrolled at the University.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/ce/entrepreneurial-leadership-institute


A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:

Fayetteville State University seeks to assure that qualified students will not be denied the opportunity to attend this university because of a lack of financial resources. The Office of Financial Aid provides information and assistance to students applying for financial aid.

http://finaid.uncfsu.edu/

http://www.uncfsu.edu/federal-perkins-loans


A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:

The Office of Faculty Development provides services for faculty at Fayetteville State University. The Office is created to provide faculty professional development opportunities, pedagogical and technology support for faculty in various ways. Our goal is to provide faculty the support necessary to carry out their teaching, research, and service objectives.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/facultydevelopment/index.htm


A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:

GEAR UP prepares...
middle and high school students for college through academic preparation programs and scholarships for students, professional development activities for educators, and college access information for students and parents.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/gearup

The mission of Upward Bound is to provide participants with academic support services and cultural and social activities, thereby ensuring they will complete high school and enroll in college. The program at Fayetteville State University has been in existence since 1995.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/upwardbound


A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:

The Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC)
is funded by the U.S. Department of Education for the purpose of providing assistance to adults who want to pursue a college degree. The services are offered to adults residing in Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson and Sampson Counties in North Carolina.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/eoc/index.htm

http://finaid.uncfsu.edu/scholarshipindex.htm


A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:

GEAR UP prepares...
middle and high school students for college through academic preparation programs and scholarships for students, professional development activities for educators, and college access information for students and parents.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/gearup


A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:

The CHEER Scholars Program is a summer bridge program that includes courses in English and mathematics, comprehensive academic support activities, and programs that promote personal development.

http://www.uncfsu.edu/cheer-scholars


A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

http://www.uncfsu.edu/legal-affairs/title-ix

http://www.uncfsu.edu/admissions


A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
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A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
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The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
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