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Frequently Asked Questions
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Types of Aid Programs
WPU participates in Federal, State, local, private, and institutional student financial assistance programs. This information can be found on pages 16-32 of
WPU's Student Aid Handbook
and
scholarship page
.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Title IV Loan Terms and Conditions
Before borrowing Title IV loans, students and parents should review the
terms and conditions
of these loans.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply for Student Aid
Students should be aware of the
procedures and forms
used in applying for financial aid. Students need to meet certain
eligibility criteria
in order to receive federal student aid. WPU has
established criteria
used in selecting recipients from a group of eligible students and in determining award amounts.
Scholarship criteria
can vary based on the individual scholarship.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Student Aid Rights and Responsibilities
Students have various
rights and responsibilities
with regard to reviving financial assistance.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
How to Obtain Additional Information
If students need additional information on financial assistance or institutional issues, they should contact the
Financial Aid
or
Student Enrollment Services
Office.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Disclosure of Title IV Loan Information
WPU students and parents should be aware that if they enter into an agreement regarding a Title IV, HEA loan that
information will be disclosed
to NSLDS and will be accessible by authorized agencies, lenders, and other post-secondary educational institutions.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
How and Where to Obtain a GED
Since WPU admits students who have obtained a GED, the school is required to have a procedure for informing students, who do not have the equivalency of a high school diploma, where they can get information on how and where to obtain a GED.
Undergraduate Admissions Office 973-720-2125 admissions@wpunj.edu
Cost of Attendance
Students can obtain information on the cost of attendance (estimated tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and miscellaneous/personal) by viewing the cost of attendance budgets online.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Institutional Refund Policy
In the event a student needs to withdraw, the student should be aware of WPU's
institutional refund policy
.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-2202 finaid@wpunj.edu
Office of Scholarships 973-720-3720
Procedures for Officially Withdrawing
Before withdrawing from WPU, students should review and understand the requirements and
procedures for officially withdrawing.
Office of Regiatration Services 973-720-2305 registrar@wpunj.edu
Federal Student Aid Refund Policy
WPU's
federal student aid refund policy
provides students with a summary of requirements related to the return of Title IV (federal grants and loans) funds.
Office of Student Accounts 973-720-2234
Academic Program Information
Students can locate academic program information (current degree programs; instructional, lab, or other physical facilities which relate to the program(s)) on WPU's
undergraduate
and
graduate
degree programs online. A
directory of faculty and instructional personnel
along with
WPU's academic improvement plans
can also be located online.
Undergraduate Admissions Office 973-720-2125 admissions@wpunj.edu
Accreditation
WPU is accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
. WPU also has various
program specific accreditations
.
Institutional Research and Assessment 973-720-2379 oira@wpunj.edu
Disability Services
WPU has a
disability services office
aimed at providing services and facilities for students with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.
Office of Disability Services 973-720-2853 disability@wpunj.edu
Study Abroad
Page 16 of the WPU financial aid handbook states that a student’s enrollment in a
program of study abroad
approved for credit by the home institution may be considered enrollment at the home institution for the purpose of applying for assistance under Title IV
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Net Price Calculator
Undergraduate students can obtain estimated cost and grant information by taking a few minutes and answering some general questions using the
Net Price Calculator
.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Transfer of Credit(s)
WPU students can obtain transfer of credit information regarding
Mercer County Community
College and
other post-secondary educational institutions
online. Information on
articulation agreements
can also be found online.
Undergraduate Admissions Office 973-720-2125 admissions@wpunj.edu
Copyright Policy
Faculty, staff, students, and volunteers can review WPU's policies and sanctions with regard to
copyright infringement
.
Library 973-720-2541 redesk@wpunj.edu
Textbook Information
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and retail price information for all required and recommended
textbooks
and supplemental materials can be located online.
Bookstore 973-720-3232 wilpaterson@bkstr.com
Voter Registration
WPU provides online information for students on how to obtain a
voter registration form
.
Library 973-720-2541 redesk@wpunj.edu
Constitution Day
Post-secondary educational institutions participating in Title IV aid programs must celebrate Constitution Day annually. Information on WPU's
Constitution Day
festivities can be located online.
Library 973-720-2541 redesk@wpunj.edu
Written Arrangements with Non-Degree Granting Organizations
WPU is required to disclose information to prospective and enrolled students on any blanket written arrangements the school has entered into with non-degree/certificate granting institutions. Currently, WPU has not entered into any such agreements.
Undergraduate Admissions 973-720-2125 admissions@wpunj.edu
Graduate Admissions 973-720-3641 graduate@wpunj.edu
Student Body Demographics
Certain information regarding
WPU's student body
is required to be disclosed. The percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are male, female, self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group can be located online. Information on Federal Pell Grant recipients is also disclosed.
Institutional Research and Assessment 973-720-2379 oira@wpunj.edu
Students Who are Selected for Verification
The financial aid office has information online regarding students who are
selected for verification
. The information includes required documents, student's responsibilities, and the school's notification process with regard to award changes as a result of verification being completed.
Financial Aid Office 973-720-3945 finaid@wpunj.edu
Vaccination Policy
Students can obtain online information regarding WPU's vaccination policy.
Counseling Health and Wellness Center
973-720-2257
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information
WPU is required to disclose information on
drug and alcohol abuse
prevention programs. Information to be disclosed includes penalties associated with drug related offenses and links to recent
program disclosures
.
Counseling Health and Wellness Center 973-720-2257
Campus Crime Statistics
WPU is required to meet
campus crime reporting
standards as set forth by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The report, which can be viewed online, includes information on crime statistics, timely warning and emergency notification, daily crime log, emergency response/evacuation and missing person notifications.
University Police Department 973-720-2300
Fire Safety
Since WPU has on-campus student housing, the school is required to disclose
fire safety reports.
This information can be located online.
University Police Department 973-720-2300
Graduation Rates for Student Body
In compliance with the Student Right-To-Know Act, page 4 of WPU's 2012-2013 Common Data Set provides information on
WPU's graduation rates
.
Institutional Research and Assessment 973-720-2379 oira@wpunj.edu
Graduation Rates for Student Athletes
Since WPU participates in NCAA Division III (with football) athletics and does not provide any athletic-based financial assistance to prospective and current students, WPU is not required to disclose graduation rates for student athletes.
William Paterson Athletics 973-720-2356 wpu-pioneers@wpunj.edu
Equity in Athletics
Under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), WPU is required to report on athletic program participation rates and financial support.
William Paterson Athletics 973-720-2356 wpu-pioneers@wpunj.edu
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
On an annual basis, WPU is required to provide current students with a notice of the availability of information with regard to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. WPU students can also obtain the
FERPA
information online.
Office of the Registrar 973-720-2305
Misrepresentation of Information
WPU, its representatives, and related parties will not provide prospective and current students with false, erroneous, or misleading information regarding the nature of WPU's educational programs, financial charges, employability of graduates, and relationship with the U.S. Department of Education.
Office of the President 973-720-2223
College Navigator
Students, parents, and policymakers can obtain information on WPU's tuition, fees, and net prices by accessing the College Navigator website at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/. From the College Navigator website, an individual can select www.wpunj.edu in navigating to WPU's homepage. From WPU's homepage, an individual can navigate to the following:
student activities
offered by WPU, services offered by WPU for
students with disabilities
,
career and placement services
offered to students during and after enrollment and WPU's policies related to
transfer of credits
from other institutions.
Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2518
Office of Disability Services 973-720-2853 disability@wpunj.edu
Career Development and Advisement Center 973-720-2282
Undergraduate Admissions Office 973-720-2125 admissions@wpunj.edu
Gainful Employment
WPU is required to disclose various information for its programs leading to gainful employment. At the present time, WPU only offers two gainful employment programs. They are Assessment and Evaluation Skills and Learning Technologies. Both of them lead to certificates. The Assessment and Evaluation Skills program has no enrollment. The Learning Technologies program has one current student, but no historical data since there are no graduates to date.
Undergraduate Admissions Office 973-720-2125 admissions@wpunj.edu
Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs
Students can go online and obtain a listing of all
undergraduate and graduate degree
programs currently offered at WPU.
Office of Registration Services 973-720-2305 registrar@wpunj.edu
Information Security
In order to safeguard student and parent information, WPU is required to establish and maintain an
information security program
.
Information Technology 973-720-4357
www.wpunj.edu/helpdesk
State Complaints
For information on state complaints
State Complaints
.