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Sept. 9, 2005

ULM Hurricane Katrina FAQ

FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA:

1. Q: Is ULM accepting/enrolling students?

A: The university is currently enrolling any eligible students for the Spring 2006 semester, but no longer for the Fall 2005 semester.

Any student currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning is eligible to enroll at ULM.

Call Recruitment and Admissions at 318-342-5430 or email Lisa Miller at lmiller@ulm.edu.


2. Q: When I enroll at ULM, is there any financial assistance available?

A: Various organizations will be providing financial aid. We are currently working with Sallie Mae, USA Funds, and the Department of Education concerning financial assistance. More information will be posted here when it becomes available.



3. Q: How do I know if I'm eligible for financial assistances?

A
. Students need to go by the Financial Aid Office on the first floor of the Administration Building and start the process of qualifying for additional assistance.


4. Q: Is there any room for graduate or undergraduate students or faculty to live on campus?

A:
Our on-campus housing is currently filled to capacity.


5. Q: I am a college professor looking for work. Are you hiring?

A:
Please contact the Provost's Office at 318-342-1025.


6. Q: I need a place to stay. Do you have any contacts on off-campus housing?

A:
Please call ULM's Residential Life at 318-342-5240. We have limited information, but may be able to help.


7. Q: Can my family live with me in student housing?

A:
Our residential facilities are not equipped for families. If you need assistance finding a place to live, please contact the United Way by dialing 211 or Residential Life at 318-342-5240.

8. Q: I am a Pharmacy student at Xavier, can I enroll at ULM College of Pharmacy?

A: The Pharmacy Accrediting Board has informed us that we must get the permission of the administration at Xavier before enrolling any of the Xavier students. We are waiting on some contact from Xavier. We recommend that Xavier students try to contact their institution.

 


FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED BEFORE HURRICANE KATRINA


1. Q: I am currently a student at ULM. How will all these changes affect me?

A:
Please understand that this is a national crisis, especially for the state of Louisiana. At ULM we will continue to maintain our "students first" policy. Please help us by understanding that we'll have to work together and that you are our top priority. If you would like additional information, please contact our volunteer crisis coordinator, Deborah Cofer at 342-7777 or e-mail her at studentsfirst@ulm.edu.


2. Q: I am a ULM student and I want to help. What can I do?

A:
If you're a member of a student organization and that organization wishes to volunteer in the community, please contact Amy Weems at 318-342-5286.

If you are interested in helping ULM students affected by Katrina, contact Deborah Cofer at 318-342-7777 or e-mail her at studentsfirst@ulm.edu.


3. Q: Where do I go to get counseling?
A:
ULM students, faculty, and staff are welcomed to call the ULM Counseling Center. For emergency, after-hours counseling, call the ULM police at 318-342-5350 and they'll contact a counselor for you.


4. Q: I am a ULM student and I've run out of resources (cash, food, etc.) Is there help for me and my family?

A:
Yes, first contact the United Way emergency number at 211.

If you need help with paying for tuition, room, and board please contact Cori Scroggins in Student Billing at 318-342-5123, or our Controller, Diane Singletary at 318-342-5108. If you need a job or funds for school related expenses please contact your financial aid counselor, http://finaid.ulm.edu/contactus.html

In addition, various organizations will be providing financial assistance. We are currently working with Sallie Mae, USA Funds, and the Department of Education concerning financial assistance to students from the affected areas. More information will be posted here when it becomes available.

Students from the affected areas need to go by the Financial Aid office on the first floor of the Administration Building and start the process of qualifying for additional assistance.


5. Q: Can my family live with me in student housing?

A:
Our residential facilities are not equipped for families. If you need assistance finding a place to live, please contact the United Way at 211 or Residential Life at 318-342-5240.

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