Eastern Michigan University

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

School Says - Student Body
Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors Program; the Holman Learning Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; the World College Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master's degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master's degree; online technologies for education and training through the Centers for Corporate Training; and EMU Worldwide. With 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students' on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

School Says - Academics
Fine and Performing Arts Natural Sciences and Mathematics Social Sciences Humanities Accounting and Finance Computer Information Systems Management and Marketing Leadership and Counseling Special Education Teacher Education School of Health Sciences School of Nursing School of Social Work School of Health Promotion and Human Performance School of Engineering Technology School of Technology Studies Military Science and LeadershipSchool of Engineering Technology

School Says - Admissions
A student must submit an undergraduate application and application fee as well as official transcripts in sealed envelopes for every institution attended. The fee is $20 to apply online and $30 for a paper application. The student will also need to submit official test ACT or SAT test scores. These will be sent by the testing agency if EMU is listed on the test when taken. Once EMU has received all required documents it will process the application, review the admissions file and make a decision in two to three weeks. The student will receive a letter informing him of the admissions decision.

School Says - Campus Life
Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU's 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest Eastern Michigan's conference center, golf course and resort is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Recently named "A Cool City," by Michigan's Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 155 years.

School Says - Cost Aid
An Eastern education is a great value. 2005-2006 Tuition and Fees* for Michigan and Ohio residents $5,463.00 Tuition (30 credit hours, $182.10 per credit hour) $6,356.00 Room and board (double room/20 meals per week) $1,077.50 General student fee (30 credit hours/$33.25 per credit hours + $40 registration fee per semester) $900.00 Books and supplies (estimated) $13,796.50 Total (per academic year, September through April) $16,818.00 Non-resident tuition (30 credit hours, $560.60 per credit hour) $6,356.00 Room and board (double room/20 meals per week) $1,077.50 General student fee (30 credit hours/$33.25 per credit hours + $40 registration fee per semester) $900.00 Books and supplies (estimated) $25,151.50 Total (per academic year, September through April) * All rates subject to change. Bonus for Ohio Residents Ohio residents can attend Eastern Michigan University at in-state tuition rates. Ohio residents pay the same tuition and fees as do students who graduate from Michigan high schools. And, you'll find our tuition very competitive when compared to other Michigan and Ohio universities. It's a great way to go "out-of-state" to school at in-state rates.EMU School Code: 002259 If you would like to be considered for financial aid at Eastern Michigan University, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are a new freshman or transfer student enrolled at EMU and would like to be considered for Financial Aid, you will need to fill out aFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Paper applications are available at high school guidance office, public libraries and university financial aid offces. EMU does not have a separate financial aid application. All admitted students who have submitted a FAFSA will be considered for financial aid. FAFSAs processed by the federal government by March 15th, are considered first for all available aid programs. Because processing time usually takes from 2 to 4 weeks, please submit your FAFSA to the Federal Student Aid Programs no later than February 15th. Some types of aid are available regardless of when you apply. If you submitted a paper FAFSA, the Department of Education will not have renewal FAFSA information for you. You will complete the FAFSA online this year. You can do this electronically at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Spring Summer Aid To receive financial aid for Spring and/or summer semesters, you will also need to fill out a Spring/Summer Financial Aid Application which will become available mid February as an online form you can download and print from our Web site, or you may pick up this form in the Office of Financial Aid located in 403 Pierce Hall. Please remember to file early to be considered for priority aid. Applying for a Personal Indentification Number (PIN) to Submit a FAFSA over the Internet If you would like to submit a FAFSA electronically, you (and your parent[s], if you are a dependent student) must first be issued a Personal Identification Number (PIN). After you have received your PIN, you can submit your FAFSA online, view the status of any existing loan through the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), change your current PIN and update any other information on file with the Department of Education. To apply for a PIN, please visit www.pin.ed.gov, click on the PIN REQUEST AND INFORMATION button, then select APPLY FOR PIN.Freshman and transfer students admitted for fall 06 are automatically considered for all scholarships with their admission application.

Students Say - Academics
"With one in four students pursuing an education degree, Eastern Michigan University ""is very much a teaching university known for teaching future teachers."" Students report that ""many classes, even if they are not in the School of Education, have a slant [toward] teaching in some way, which is interesting, if not always relevant to non-education majors."" This emphasis sometimes overshadows Eastern's other strengths, which students tell us include ""all the different science disciplines from biology to zoology,"" the nursing program, a social work program that ""advocates for social and economic justice and is a great place to learn,"" and a popular business program (claiming one in five undergrads) whose ""administration is very tech savvy and knows that the business world is a changing place; to help us, they have required classes which cover almost every business aspect from accounting to communication, management, and computer-oriented classes."" The curriculum is designed to serve ""real people learning through discussion and interaction"" and taking advantage of ""opportunities for education beyond the classroom, whether it's through involvement in a student organization, attending diversity programming or volunteering. There is always an opportunity to make a difference, and it is truly an empowering experience."""

Students Say - Campus Life
"""There really isn't much of a huge campus life"" at Eastern Michigan, because ""most students are commuters"" who visit campus only to take classes and study. Those who do stick around tell us that there are opportunities to get involved. EMU is home to ""lots of student-run organizations""; has ""a Student Center that is a great place to hang out with friends, eat, study, play video games, curl up with a good book, meet new people, and get homework done""; and houses ""three art galleries on campus and lots of opportunities to get involved in the art department."" The school sponsors free second-run movies every Friday night ""that are repeated on Monday afternoons,"" ""so if you didn't get a chance to see the movies in the theatre or if you want to see them again, here's your chance."" Hometown Ypsilanti ""has a lot to do, including shopping, bowling, bars, coffee shops, sports complexes, etc.,"" but many students complain that it's ""a high-crime city."""

Students Say - Student Body
"Eastern Michigan students tend to be ""from smaller towns, achieving average grades, and local."" Local is by necessity, as ""most students are commuters who are here to attend class and then go home."" EMU has ""a large African American population from the Detroit area, which probably makes up the second-largest demographic group at Eastern"" after whites, and ""There are a lot of non-traditional students. These are older adults who are coming back to college for a variety of reasons. They are friendly, but they don't seem to worry about fitting in in the sense that an 18-year-old would, because they often have family and job responsibilities."""

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