Greetings,

We in the Financial Aid Program are here because of you. We are partners in your education. Our mission is to provide needed funds for access to education for economically disadvantaged students in a caring supportive environment.

We are committed to improving our efficiency and effectiveness through training, as we serve students. We are constantly looking for better ways to streamline our processes and get financial aid to students quicker and with less paperwork. I am delighted to be working with the fiscal operations staff and HigherOne to introduce direct deposit of your financial aid funds. This will get your financial aid in your hands much more quickly. Read more about it in this newsletter.

As we approach the holiday season, I hope you will take the time to celebrate with your family and friends. Look back on Fall 2007 with a feeling of satisfaction in a job well done and look ahead to Spring 2008 where you will continue to invest time and energy in your educational goal.

Respectfully,

Toni M. DuBois, Dean
Student Financial Aid Programs