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How can my student find a job? There are work-study jobs on campus if a student qualifies. Students must complete the FAFSA to determine if they are eligible for work-study. There are also jobs available for students who don't qualify for work-study. There are jobs on and off campus where students can apply for employment. The quickest way to find out about these different jobs is through the Student Employment Office (Eder Hall 202). http://www.missouriwestern.edu/studentemployment/
What if my student gets sick? Is Missouri Western a safe campus and
what services are offered in the area of
public safety?
My student is struggling in a
couple of classes; is there any academic
assistance available? Can we still apply for scholarships? Student Financial Aid can seem to be a complicated process but there are many opportunities for students to get some financial assistance. All financial aid inquires should go directly to the Financial Aid office. http://www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid/ I'm not sure but my student may have some learning challenges; is there a place that might help address those questions? The Office of Disability Services (ODS) has a confidential online "Access" survey for students to test their learning challenges. No matter what the outcome the Office of Disability Services can help all students. Some may just need assistance with taking notes in class and the ODS is there to help. http://www.missouriwestern.edu/ds/ Is there space available in the Residence Halls? Can my student find out who his/her roommate is? Are the beds a special size? And MANY more questions: All can be answered by the Office of Housing and Residential Life. http://www.missouriwestern.edu/reslife/ Why can't I call my student's teachers and ask them about my student's progress? Many parents find that access to university student records is not the same as they were used to in K-12. In brief this is the gist of the law: In the absence of an official request, information contained in a student's records remains confidential between the student and Missouri Western and will not be released to third parties (this includes parents) without the consent of the student. Students can complete a Federal Buckley Amendment Release Form to allow a designated person(s) to contact Missouri Western concerning information pertaining to the student's financial and/or academic records. More information about student records can be found in the Student Handbook. http://www.missouriwestern.edu/handbook/index.pdf What is the interaction of the community especially with regards to banking and shopping? The city of St. Joseph is very supportive of Missouri Western and its students! Local banks have numerous ATM machines on campus and many provide free checking and debit card services. And, if you want to know about the best places to eat in St. Joe, ask a current student! The students know where the best food and prices are at all the restaurants. But, if you'd like to learn more about St. Joseph go to http://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/. What can students do when they aren't studying - you know that one hour a day they are not buried in a book or writing a paper? Well for the few moments when students aren't pursuing the world of scholarly enlightenment, there are many things to do on campus. Campus activities, intramurals, the Baker Fitness Center and many other options await students. The best place to find out about all the student services available is the area of Student Affairs. http://www.missouriwestern.edu/studentaffairs/ |
