Grants and
scholarships from other than college and government sources.
Federal regulations
require that any funds from sources such as civic organizations,
foundations or other groups be reported to the Financial Aid
Office. These awards must be considered when determining students'
financial need.
It is the policy
of the College of Saint Elizabeth that combined scholarship
awards shall not be in excess of the total charges for tuition,
room and board, exclusive of fees, in the case of a resident
student and shall not be in excess of tuition, exclusive of
fees, in the case of a commuting student.
Students must meet the following require-ments to be considered for any Federal Financial Aid programs:
Have a high school diploma or a General
Educational Development (GED) certificate
Be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
Have a valid Social Security Card without
restrictions
Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as
described in this handbook
Must be enrolled as a matriculated student
(degree seeking) in an eligible degree or certificate program
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell grants are available to under-graduate students who have not earned a
bachelor's or professional degree. Pell grants are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need according to the Federal guidelines. The amount of the grant is determined by the student's estimated family contribution (EFC), which is indicated on the Student Aid Report (SAR).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal SEOG is a grant awarded to undergrad-uates with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to students who qualify for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Perkins Loans
The Federal Perkins loan is a low interest (currently 5 percent) loan administered by the College of Saint Elizabeth for both undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate need. Repayment begins nine months after graduation, withdrawal, or a change to less than half-time status. The maximum time to repay the loan is ten years. Due to limited funding, the Financial Aid Office cannot guarantee a Federal Perkins loan for all eligible students.
Federal Stafford Loans or Federal Family
Educational Loans (FFEL) Federal Stafford loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) are available to undergraduate students, post baccalaureate certificate students, and graduate students enrolled at least half time.
Eligibility for the Subsidized Federal Stafford loan is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA application. Students who do not qualify for a subsidized Federal Stafford loan will still be able to borrow under the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program where the interest is either added to the loan principal or repaid during in-school periods. The amount of the approved loan will not exceed the cost of attendance less any other aid.
Loan limits are determined by the student's grade level. First year students may borrow up to $2,625, sophomores $3,500, junior, senior and certificate students $5,500 and graduate students $8,500 on an annual basis. The interest rate is variable, not to exceed 8.25%. The interest rate for the 2003-2004 academic year is 2.82% for the in-school/ grace period, and 3.42% during the repayment period.
Loan proceeds are sent in two disbursements. A 3% origination fee and an insurance fee not to exceed 1% will be deducted from the original loan amount.
Repayment of the principal begins six months after graduation, withdrawal, or change to less
than half-time status. Interest repayment begins the same time as the principal for the Subsidized
Federal Stafford Loan Program. Interest on the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan is paid during
enrollment unless capitalized by the lender at the student's request.
The Higher Education Amendments of 1999 require that colleges must conduct entrance and exit interviews for all students borrowing from the Federal Stafford loan and Federal Perkins loan programs. Entrance interviews are conducted with representatives of CSE's Financial Aid Office prior to the crediting of the first student loan.
Prior to graduation or withdrawal from the College, all Federal Stafford and Federal Perkins borrowers must attend an exit interview.
Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
PLUS loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students to meet educational cost. The amount of the PLUS loan cannot exceed the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid.
Eligibility for the PLUS loan program is based on the credit-worthiness of the parent borrower. Interest rates are variable and will not exceed 9%. The interest rate for the 2003-2004 academic year is 4.22%. PLUS loans proceeds are sent in two disbursements directly to the school. Repayment begins 60 days after disbursement and may extend up to ten years.
Additional Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
This Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan provides assistance beyond the regular Federal Stafford loan limits. These funds are available to independent undergraduate students, dependent undergraduate students whose parents have been denied a PLUS loan, and graduate students.
STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
New Jersey Tuition Aid Grants (TAG)
Tuition Aid Grants are available to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The student must be a legal New Jersey resident and have not previously earned a bachelor's degree.
Educational Opportunity Grant (EOF)
EOF grants are available to New Jersey residents who come from educationally disad-vantaged backgrounds with demonstrated financial need. EOF grants are available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Students must be admitted to the program at the College to receive this grant. Once accepted into the program the College will determine the amount of the award.
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program (DS)
The Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholarship is awarded to New Jersey students who have demonstrated the highest level of academic achievement based upon secondary school records and junior year Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores. The students are selected by their secondary schools for consideration by the State of New Jersey. Students accepting the award will receive $1,000 per year
throughout their undergraduate degree program.
New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS)
The NJCLASS loan program is available for the families of undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at least halftime and are legal New Jersey residents. Under the NJCLASS program, a student, parent, legal guardian, spouse, or relative may borrow for each student per academic year up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid. New Jersey residents attending an
approved school outside of New Jersey and out-of-state students attending an approved New
Jersey school are also eligible. NJCLASS Loan funds can be used to pay for school-related expenses (tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, etc) The loan is available to those who are
credit worthy. A credit worthy co-signer may be required if the student or other borrower is
unable to pass the credit test.
There are three repayment options under the NJCLASS program. You may actively pay the principal and the interest, defer the principal but pay the interest, or defer both interest and principal until after the student graduates. Maximum repayment time is 15 years.
Outstanding Scholar Recruitment Program (OSRP)
CSE participates in the New Jersey Outstanding Scholar Recruitment Program. College of Saint Elizabeth merit scholarships represent the university's award commitment for the program. Outstanding New Jersey high school seniors are eligible based on a sliding scale of rank in class and combined SAT scores. This scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years, with satisfactory academic progress while maintaining full time status and a grade point average of 3.0.
FEDERAL AND STATE VETERANS PROGRAMS
Chapter 30
Eligible veterans may receive a monthly award of $325 for 36 months for full-time training for two-years of enlistment. Veterans, who entered active duty after July 1, 1985 and who:
a) completed their initial enlistment period, b) received a high school diploma (or its equiv-alent)
before completion of the qualifying service and, c) were honorably discharged, are eligible
unless they specifically elected not to participate in this program. Veterans, who were eligible
under Chapter 34, also may qualify for Chapter 30 benefits under certain circumstance.
Chapter 31
Veterans, with a ratable disability, which either began or worsened during active duty, may be
eligible for vocational rehabilitation to overcome employment difficulties. Eligible veterans may
receive monthly benefits during their course of study. Additional allowances may be paid for qualified dependents. The Veterans Administration also pays for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Chapter 32
Veterans who entered active duty after December 31, 1976 but before June 30, 1985 may be eligible for the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Veterans must have contributed to this program while on active duty and have been released under conditions other than dishonorable discharge to be eligible. For every dollar the veteran contributed to the program, up to a maximum of $2,700, the
government will match with two dollars for an $8,100 maximum available for training. Eligible veterans may receive monthly benefits for the number of months they contributed, up to 36 months. The amount of benefits is determined by dividing the number of months benefits will be paid into the participant's training fund total.
Chapter 35
Dependents of deceased veterans, who died while on active duty, or veterans who are 100% disabled due to service connected with disability, may be eligible for assistance. Eligibility for children ends on their 26th birthday, spouses have 10 years from the date the veteran was found to have a disability, or from the date of death of the veteran.
Chapter 106
Members of Selected Reserves and National Guard may be eligible if they have enlisted, re-enlisted or extended their enlistment period for a six-year period after June 30, 1985. Eligible Reservists and Guardsmen may receive awards of $190 for full-time enrollment, up to 36 months.
Veterans Tuition Credit Program
U. S. Veterans, who were, or are, eligible for federal veteran's assistance, and served in the Armed Forces of the U. S. between December 31, 1960 and August 1, 1974, may apply. Applicants must have been a New Jersey resident at the time of induction or discharge, or for at least two years prior to the time of application, excluding the time of active duty. Eligible veterans may receive a maximum award of $400 a year for full-time attendance or $200 a year for half-time attendance. For application information, contact the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
POW/ MIA Program
Child dependents of military personnel, who were officially declared Prisoners of War Missing in Action after January 1, 1960, and who are residents of New Jersey and are enrolled at least half-time, may be eligible. Grants pay the actual cost of tuition. For application information,
contact the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
INSTITUTIONAL CSE AID
College of Saint Elizabeth scholarships and
grants are awarded to students who have financial need and/ or above average academic
records. The majority of scholarship funds are restricted to full-time undergraduate students.
Students who apply for financial aid will be considered for all scholarships for which they
are eligible.
Scholarships are awarded based on the
student's GPA upon entering the College and will not change if the student's GPA increases.
Scholarships and financial awards are only for four years of study. If extenuating circumstances
occur preventing the student from completing the program within the time permitted, she/ he
should contact the Director of Financial Aid regarding the appropriate appeal process.
Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships are the most prestigious
scholarships offered by the College. A limited number of full tuition undergraduate
scholarships are awarded to entering residential students who are designated as N. J. Bloustein
Distinguished Scholars. Renewable for 3 additional years with continued academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.25).
Elizabethan Scholarships
Scholarships of $11,000 to $13,000 are awarded
to students who have outstanding academic performance in a challenging high school program and who have outstanding SAT scores.
Renewable for 3 additional years with continued academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0).
Seton Scholarships
Scholarships of $7,000 to $10,000 are awarded
to students who have done well in a strong academic high school program and who have
competitive SAT scores.
The awards are granted in recognition of Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton, Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, for her genuine and compassionate dedication
to helping others. Renewable for 3 additional years with continued academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.5).
Xavier Awards
Awards of $3,000 to $6,000 are granted to
students who have demonstrated the values of leadership in a spirit of service and social
responsibility as exemplified by Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan. Renewable for 3 additional years with continued
satisfactory academic progress and good academic standing as defined in this Catalog.
Morris Township Day Scholarship
The award is generated from a carnival held
every May in Morris Township and is awarded in December for the Spring semester. The scholarship
is only for Continuing Studies students who are residents of Morris Township. This scholarship
is not renewable.
Criteria:
Full-time (12+) Continuing Studies students without tuition reimbursement: $1,000
3/ 4-time (11-9) Continuing Studies students
without tuition reimbursement: $750
Part-time (8-6) Continuing Studies students
without tuition reimbursement: $500
Full-time, 3/ 4-time and part-time Continuing
Studies students with partial tuition reimbursement will be considered by the committee about what amount will be awarded.
The Mary McKeon Memorial Scholarship
Eligible Recipients:
Continuing Studies Students (female or male)
Matriculated
Earned a minimum of 15 credits at the College
of Saint Elizabeth
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Scholarship Guidelines:
The tuition for one course will be given to twostudents each semester.
Students must submit a personal statement
explaining their need for this scholarship.
The scholarship is renewable once. The student
must write a letter requesting renewal.
Generally, the scholarship will be renewed
the following semester (i. e. two students are given the scholarship one semester and are
renewed for the following semester. Two new students will be granted the scholarship the
following year).
The scholarships are given in the Fall and Spring
semesters.
Students must apply by October 15th for the
Spring semester and by April 15th for the Fall.
Students will apply through their advisor.
Alumnae/ i Daughter and Granddaughter Scholarship
Half tuition award for resident students
or commuter students. Daughters and Granddaughters of CSE Alumnae/ i who are
applying as full-time freshman are eligible for these scholarships. Awarded to the top 10
candidates among the applicants.
Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
Scholarship
$2,500 not based on financial need. Renewable
with satisfactory academic achievement. May be awarded in combinations with other scholarships
or need-based financial aid. Nieces or grand nieces of Sisters of Charity (living or deceased)
who meet the ordinary admission criteria of the College are eligible for these scholarships.
Sisters of Charity High School Scholarship
Up to five half-tuition scholarships may be
awarded to students in each of the Sisters of Charity High Schools. Selection for the scholarship
will be based upon the Principal's recommendation addressing how the student
lives out the mission of the Sisters of Charity and the student's academic records. Renewal criteria:
minimum 3.0 GPA and standard academic progress.
International Student Scholarship
Each fall semester, the College awards two full
scholarships covering tuition, room and board. Those selected for these highly competitive
scholarships must prove that they can cover all remaining costs including transportation, books,
insurance, personal expenses, etc. Only interna-tional students who are applying as full-time, first
year students in the Women's College are eligible for the full scholarships. All scholarships are
renewable for a maximum of four years provided that the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Continuing Studies Programs
These scholarships are available to matricu-lated
first bachelor's degree students. Awards are made three times a year: in the Fall semester,
Spring semester, and the Summer sessions. Students will submit their proposed schedule of
courses for the entire academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the
year and preference will be given to those who submit an application by June 1 for Fall awards
(no later than July 31), by October 1 for Spring awards (no later than November 30), and by
February 1 for Summer awards (no later than March 31).
Students must maintain the minimum cumu-lative GPA of their award category (e. g. 3.0 for full
tuition award) for renewal. Failure to maintain a sufficient GPA will result in a decreased award
level (e. g. full tuition award recipient who earns a 3.0 GPA will be renewed with a half tuition
award.) However, renewals will not result in increased awards for those who earn GPA's
required for higher-level awards.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants must have a solid academic
record. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for initial application and renewal.
Applicant must not be eligible to receive
financial assistance in the form of tuition reimbursement by an employer or a College
of Saint Elizabeth tuition discount.
Vincentian Scholarship
Vincentian Scholarships are available to matric-ulated
bachelor's and master's degree, ACT, and Dietetic Internship students. Students applying
must have a solid academic record; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for under-graduate,
transfer, and graduate students for both initial application and renewal. Applicants must
also complete an application stating the reasons they are deserving of the scholarship, personal
and professional goals, the direct relationship between their goals and those of the College,
Continuing Studies, or Graduate Program Missions; financial constraints on their ability to
achieve their academic goals. Applicants cannot be eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of tuition reim-bursement
by an employer or a College of Saint Elizbeth tuition discount.
Transfer Scholarships
The College offers two scholarship programs
for eligible transfer students.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Minimum of five renewable scholarships
ranging from $4,000 to half tuition/ year, 3. 0 minimum G. P. A., a minimum of 32 credits, and a
letter of recommendation from a Phi Theta Kappa advisor are required. Open to full-time students
who are United States citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must enroll immediately
following their full-time enrollment at another college. Preference will be given to applications
received by April 1 for fall semester and by December 1 for spring semester.
Transfer Scholarship
Varying number of renewable scholarships
ranging from $4,000 to half tuition/ year, 3. 0 minimum G. P. A., and a minimum of 32 credits.
Open to full-time students who are United States citizens. Students with a previous bachelors degree are not eligible. students must enroll
immediately following their full-time enrollment at another college. Preference will be given to
applications received by April 1 for fall semester and by December 1 for spring semester.
Renewing Institutional Aid
All students receiving College of Saint
Elizabeth Academic Scholarships will have their GPA reviewed at the conclusion of each semester
in order to determine renewal eligibility of their scholarships. A letter from the Financial Aid
Office will be sent to any student whose GPA falls below the required minimum for his/ her relevant scholarship. Students who receive such a letter
must make an appointment with the Director of Financial Aid and the Associate Dean for the
Women's College to discuss the matter. If the student's GPA does not improve, financial aid will
be withheld.
Prior to the Class of 2007, for the Presidential,
Elizabethan, International, Alumnae/ i Daughter and Granddaughter, and Sisters of
Charity High School scholarships, the G. P. A. needed to maintain these scholarships is 3.0.
Resultant G. P. A. is between 2.99 and 2.75:
your present scholarship award will be reduced by 25%.
Resultant G. P. A. is between 2.74 and 2.50:
your present scholarship award will be reduced by 50%
Resultant G. P. A. is between 2.49 and below:
your present scholarship award will be reduced by 100% and will be totally withdrawn.
Scholarships
Scholarships play an important role in providing deserving students with the opportunity
to attend the College of Saint Elizabeth.
Endowed Scholarships,established by large
gifts from generous benefactors who may wish to honor loved ones or admired faculty, require that
the principle be invested. The interest from that investment is used as the scholarship award.
Annual Scholarships,funded by substantial
annual contributions from individual alumnae/ i and friends as well as from Alumnae/ i Association
Chapters, are not endowed, but are awarded as they are received.
Annual Alumnae/ i Chapter Scholarships
(Morris County, Monmouth-Ocean County, North Jersey),established by each of the above
Alumnae/ i Association Chapters and awarded at the discretion of the College President.
The following are endowed scholarships:
The Mother Xavier Scholarship
Established in 1958 by Mrs. Erasmus Lindley in memory of her aunt, Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan, for the maintenance of two scholar-ships
to be known as the Mother Xavier Scholarships.
The Shannon-Sheridan Memorial
Scholarship
Established in 1905 by Mrs. Theresa A. Shannon-Sheridan
in memory of her parents and husband.
The Curtin Scholarship
Established in 1906 by Rev. James Andrew Curtin in memory of Sister Agnes Adena Byrne, S. S. J. for a student appointed by the Mother Superior of
Saint Joseph Convent, Troy, New York.
The Alumnae/ i Scholarship
Established in 1912 by the Alumnae/ i Association of the College in honor of Sister Mary Agnes.
The Theresa A. Sheridan Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1913 by a bequest from Theresa A. Sheridan for a qualified graduate of the Academy
of Saint Elizabeth.
The Sister Regina Clare Memorial
Scholarship
Established in 1935 by the Alumnae/ i Association of the College for a Catholic student.
The Sister Mercedita Thomas Memorial
Scholarship
Established in 1937 by the Alumnae/ i Association of the College.
The Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1943 by Mrs. Charlotte R. Campbell in memory of her daughter Mollie for a resident of the Archdiocese of Newark.
The Sister Marie Jose Byrne Scholarship
Established in 1945 by the Alumnae/ i Association of the College.
The John Hyland Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1948 by the estate of John Hyland.
The William T. And Marie J. Henderson
Scholarship
Established in 1949 by William T. and Marie J. '20 Henderson.
The Hugh and Carmelita Hurley
Scholarship
Established in 1952 by Hugh and Carmelita '33 Hurley.
The Marie McDonnell Scholarship Fund
Established in 1960 by Cyril F. O'Neil in memory of his wife, Marie McDonnell O'Neil '20.
The Margaret M. McPadden Scholarship
Fund
Established in 1961 by Anabel McPadden Davey in memory of her sister, Margaret M. McPadden '26.
The Ann T. and Elizabeth L. McGovern
Scholarships
Established in 1965 by Joseph T. McGovern in memory of his sister, Sister Marie Angele McGovern.
The Walter A. and Margherita E.
Grebenstein Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1973 by Barbara Grebenstein in memory of her parents, Walter A. and Margherita E. Grebenstein, for a junior or senior art major at
the College of Saint Elizabeth.
The Virginia Margaret Milling Scholarship Fund
Established in 1976 by Frank A. Sprenger in memory of his wife, Virginia Margaret Milling '26, for
a student planning to become an English teacher.
The Delia C. and James J. Egan, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1976 by Sister Lucille Anne Egan and Monsignor Robert P. Egan in memory of their
parents, Delia C. Egan and James J. Egan, Sr.
The Genevieve Walsh Scholarship Fund
Established in 1978 by Genevieve Walsh for physically handicapped students.
The Sister Dorothea Henderson
Scholarship Fund
Established in 1978 by the Henderson Family in memory of Sister Dorothea Henderson.
The Commander Vincent DePaul and Dorothy Grey Farrell Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1978 by Dorothy Grey Farrell '35.
The Adelaide Brown Hill Scholarship Fund
Established in 1979 by John Hill and Anita Brown Bay '47 in memory of Adelaide Brown Hill '39.
The Frank and Esther Hevey Walsh Scholarship Fund
Established in 1979 by Esther Hevey Walsh '20 in memory of her parents.
The Elroy Scholarship Fund
Established in 1980 by Edwina Elroy Cavanagh in memory of her parents, Edwin and Mary Elroy.
The Richard D. and Anna M. Purcell Scholarship Fund
Established in 1981.
The Cathleen M. Harney Scholarship
Established in 1982 by James H. Harney in memory of his wife, Cathleen M. Harney.
The Rose F. Pollio Calascione Scholarship Fund
Established in 1982 by G. William Calascione, Esq. in memory of his wife, Rose Pollio Calascione '39.
The Ann Strattner Vandenburgh Scholarship Fund
Established in 1983 by Mary Jane Strattner Gregory and Donald Vandenburgh in memory of Ann Strattner Vandenburgh '46.
The Julia Sterns Carleton Memorial Fund
Established in 1983 by Dorothy F. Carleton '33 in memory of her mother, Julia Sterns Carleton.
The Kathryn Wilhelmina Hayes Scholarship Fund
Established in 1983 by Kathryn Wilhelmina Hayes.
The Colonel Edward W. Markey and Marguerite I. Markey Scholarship Fund
Established in 1985 by Kathleen M. Markey '69 in memory of her grandmother, Marguerite I.
Markey, and her father, Col. Edward W. Markey.
The Sister Anna Catherine Lawlor Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 1985 by alumnae/ i of the biology
department of the College of Saint Elizabeth in memory of Sister Anna Catherine Lawlor, for biology majors.
The Monsignor Robert P. Egan Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Sister Lucille Anne Egan in honor of her brother, Monsignor Robert P. Egan,
to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of his priestly ordination.
The Swenson Art Scholarship Fund
Established in 1986 by Gertrude F. Swenson for
students majoring in art. (Priority is to be given to graduates of the Academy of Saint Elizabeth).
The Schering-Plough Scholarship In The Sciences Fund
Established in 1986 by Schering-Plough Foundation, Inc. for sophomore science majors.
The Claire Waldron Booth Scholarship
Established in 1987 by Murray J. Booth in memory
of his wife, Claire Waldron Booth '35, for students majoring in foods and nutrition or science.
The Sisters of Charity Scholarship
Established in 1987 by the Sisters of Charity.
The William E. Simon Scholarship
Established in 1988 by William E. Simon for the education of minority students.
The William and Caroline Holmes Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Carolyn Holmes Neumann '45 in memory of her parents, William and
Caroline Holmes.
The Sister Anne D'Auray Leher Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Kathryn M. Healey '22 and Helen R. Healey '24 in memory of Sister Anne
d'Auray LeHer.
The Marie Baiocchi Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1989 by John and Carol-Marie Kiernan '69 in memory of Carol-Marie's mother,
Marie Baiocchi Byrne.
The Jane and Michael Demshock Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Michael and Jane Karpinski Demshock '38 for students of Polish ancestry.
The Elizabeth and Joseph Ward Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Elizabeth Murphy Ward '27.
The Rudolph Pinter Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Rudolph Pinter, husband of the late Anne Vorholz Pinter '48.
The Rita Lenihan Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by the College of Saint Elizabeth from the estate of Capt. Rita Lenihan '35.
The Ursula M. Uttley Scholarship
Established in 1991 by Ursula M. Uttley '33 in memory of her parents, Thomas Harker and
Mayme Hackett Uttley and her beloved uncle, William Hackett for students majoring in English.
The Eleanor and Mary McElroy Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1991 by the estates of Eleanor and Mary McElroy.
The Mary Teresa Rocco Fitzsimons Award
Established in 1992 by Robert and Christine Gero Rocco '53, in memory of their daughter, Mary
Teresa Rocco Fitzsimons '84, for a full-time, non-traditional student who is the mother of a
small child.
The Sister Blanche Marie McEniry Scholarship
Established in 1992 by Sister Mary Louis Moran and supported by alumnae/ i gifts to honor
History Professor Emerita Sister Blanche Marie McEniry. Preference given to history majors.
The Mary Alice Bennett Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Margaret Bennett Rucki '38 in memory of her mother.
The Sister Mary Carita Pendergast Scholarship
Established in 1993 by a group of present and
former Sisters of Charity to honor Sister Mary Carita Pendergast.
The Marilyn Miller Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Anthony H. and Jane O'Donnell in memory of Marilyn Miller '66 for a student considering a career in non-public education/ administration.
The Sister Rose Anita Cerna and Elizabeth O'Neill Bennett Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Robert W. Bennett in honor of Sister Rose Anita Cerna and in memory
of his wife, Elizabeth O'Neill Bennett '63, to be awarded to a qualified Spanish language major.
The Michael and Mary Jackson Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Anna M. Jackson '36 and augmented by Anna Jackson and her sister, Mary J. Fitzsimmons, in memory of their parents,
Michael and Mary Jackson.
The Burns Family Nursing Scholarship
Established in 1995 in honor of the Burns Family, to be given to a qualified nursing student.
The Sister Marian José Smith Scholarship
Established by alumnae/ i in 1992 to honor Sister Marian José Smith, this award grew to an
endowed scholarship in 1996. It is awarded to anincoming senior chemistry major who has
demonstrated academic excellence and the spirit of the College of Saint Elizabeth through
involvement in the campus community.
The Ruth Collins Devlin Scholarship
Established in 1996 by the Devlin Family in
memory of Ruth Collins Devlin '32 for students majoring in science.
The Margaret Mary McBride Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Margaret Mary McBride '33 to be awarded at the discretion of the College President.
The John J. Riordan Scholarship
Established in 1997 in memory of his sister, Julia Riordan Harmon. Priority given to students of Irish descent who demonstrate potential lead-ership and academic excellence.
The Rosse Family Scholarship
Established in 1997 by Thomas and Florence Meehan Rosse '70 for minority students demon-strating financial need, academic stability and soundness of character.
The Sophie Zavada Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Mary Zavada '57 in memory of her mother Sophie Majowicz Zavada, with
priority to be given to students of Polish ancestry.
Marie Serventi Garibaldi Scholarship
Established March 16, 1999 by the Honorable Marie L. Garibaldi to honor her mother on her
90th birthday. Restricted to a student with a business major.
William L. DeSenti Memorial Scholarship
Established March 18, 1999 by Joyce DeSenti Polio '73 and Dennis Polio to honor Joyce's father,
William L. DeSenti. Priority is given to students with an Education major but is not restricted to a
student seeking a B. A. in Elementary Education.
Evangeline F. and Zita M. Deckert Memorial Scholarship
Established October 7, 1999 by Joan Fissell Hall,
Class of '65, as a memorial to her aunts, Evangeline F. and Zita M. Deckert. Preference will
be provided to students majoring in chemistry or foods and nutrition and is provided on the basis
of financial need.
Sister Kathleen Ann Marinan Memorial Scholarship
Established March 28, 2000 by J. Barry Marinan and Barbara Marinan as a memorial to Mr. Marinan's sister, Sister Kathleen Ann Marinan.
Preference will be given to students from Hudson County and Essex County, New Jersey.
The Frances Mary Yang Conti Nursing Scholarship
Established in 2000 by the bequest of Frances
Mary Yang Conti, '35, for a nursing student, preferably in the mental health field.
The Cecelia Claire Lucey Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Mary Lucey Rowan, '54 in
memory of her mother, for a female student over age 23 with financial need who completed her
freshman or sophomore year and who inter-rupted her studies to raise a family.
The Alice Lopes Memorial ScholarshipFund
Established in 2001 by the bequest of John Jentz,
in memory of Alice Lopes, Class of '53.
The Hilda and Henry Hartenstein Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by the family of Hilda M.
Hartenstein and Henry G. Hartenstein, in their parents' memory, for elementary education
students with an emphasis on science.
The Marie Dolores Henderson Griffin Scholarship
Established in 2001 by the bequest of Marie Dolores Henderson Griffin, '34.
The Josephine M. and Sidney P. Squire Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2002 by the bequest of Grace Squire, '38, in honor of her parents.
The Mary Feder Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2002 by the bequest of Mary Feder, '27.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
There are certain requirements that students
must meet and maintain to be considered for on-campus employment. A comprehensive
explanation of the terms and conditions of employment is available in the Office of
Career Services.
Generally, a student must be enrolled and matriculated at the College of Saint Elizabeth on
a full-time basis and be making progress toward a degree as defined by the academic progress
policy. College students must also file appro-priate paperwork for employment with the Office
of Career Services before any work is performed.
Federal and Non-Federal Work-Study Programs
The Student Employment Program is intended to provide students with an opportunity to work. Student wages are paid through the Federal
Work-Study Program (FWSP) or by the College through NON-Federal Work-Study Program
(Campus Employment). Student wages represent one way students may pay for educational
expenses. There are some fundamental differences between the Federal Work-Study Program
(FWSP) and the NON-Federal Work-Study Program, which will be described below.
Federal Work-Study funds are paid, in part, by
the federal government. As a result, students receiving these funds must demonstrate financial
need according to government standards. Students who apply for financial aid using the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are automatically evaluated to determine eligibility
for the Federal Work-Study Program. If the student is eligible, FWSP funds are included in the
student's financial aid award letter. The Award Letter identifies a student's eligibility for FWSP
funds. It will state the total dollar amount a student may earn under the FWSP for the
academic year. It is the student's responsibility to either earn the amount of the award indicated
and apply it to their account at the College or to arrange an alternative way to ensure that their
student account is paid in full. The FWSP award in the award letter exists simply to identify one additional
way to help pay for educational expenses. No student may receive Federal Work-Study funds
without a valid Federal Work-Study award from the Financial Aid Office. Eligibility is determined
each year. The College of Saint Elizabeth reserves the right to monitor the number of hours a
student works. It is recommended that students not exceed 10 hours of work per week while
school is in session and 30 hours of work per week during vacations and break periods.
While most work-study positions are on campus, the College has a number of positions
off campus in non-profit agencies, which are part of the Federal Community Services Work-Study
Program (FWSCSP). These Community Service positions provide students with the opportunity
to earn money to help pay for their education while performing a vital service in the community.
Students who are employed in a Community Service position must meet the same criteria as
on-campus federal work-study employees and are paid through the College on the same pay
schedule. Students employed in a work-study Community Service position MUST HAVE THEIR
OWN MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. Since trans-portation is not provided by the College.
Non-FWSP Jobs
The College of Saint Elizabeth also employs
students outside of the Federal Work-Study Program through Campus Employment.
Work and Career Development
Your campus job can be a valuable opportunity to enhance your career development. Many of
the general skills students develop in campus jobs will enhance future employment opportunities.
Communication skills, organizational abilities, research and investigation experience,
and one's ability to work with others, are important factors for any professional employer.
There also exists the possibility, given the diversity of student jobs on campus, that students
may be able to work in a situation related to their educational and career goals. Securing a campus
job that compliments these goals while not hindering your academic success is very
important and valuable.
The job search process for student positions
is similar in some ways to the typical search for full-time employment. The student employment
process can provide students a chance to learn and apply effective job search techniques. Work
experience on campus can also be an important addition to your resume. Any promotions and
significant increases in responsibility can be substantial evidence of the high and valued
quality of your work to future employers. The fact that you were able to earn a percentage of your
expenses while in college, and that you were able to work part-time, can also suggest a high level of
energy, management skills, personal organization, and time management abilities.
How to Locate Campus Employment Opportunities
Finding a job on campus may require you to be patient. To find a job, contact the Coordinator
of Student Employment in Saint Joseph's Hall. Most offices and facilities on campus hire
student workers, so there are many possibilities for students seeking employment.
Work During School Breaks
Only the following students are permitted to reside in the College residence halls during
school breaks:
International Students
Residence Life Office Assistants
Student Athletes (preseason training and
Christmas recess only)
Student Teachers (spring recess only)
Students with Departmental Approved
Internships for Credit (spring break and summer recess only)
Students Enrolled in Classes at CSE (summer
recess only).
These students, or students who live locally
and wish to commute to campus, may seek work during school breaks. Although employment is
limited, administrative and support service areas remain open and may provide some special work
opportunities.
NOTE: If you do not plan to remain enrolled at the College of Saint Elizabeth after any break, you
are not permitted to be paid Federal Work-Study funds for work during the break.
Your Paycheck
Getting Paid and Income Taxes
Students working on campus receive a paycheck monthly. A schedule of pay dates will be available at the start of each semester from
the Career Services Office.
I-9 Form
This employment eligibility verification form is required to demonstrate to the federal government that you are eligible for employment.
You must complete this form and provide original copies of supporting identification information.
The Career Services Office must review these to certify your eligibility status.
Income Taxes
As a student employee of the College you will
have taxes withheld from your paycheck:
Federal Income Tax
A percentage of your
gross pay will be withheld depending on how you complete the W-4 form. If you meet
certain conditions, you may be eligible to claim full exemption from federal with-holding
tax. NOTE: If you are enrolled less than full-time (12 credit hours) OR if you are
working 20 hours per week or more, you are subject to additional federal taxes that will
be deducted from your paycheck.
New Jersey State Income Tax
As a New Jersey employer, we are required to withhold New Jersey income tax from wages paid to
all New Jersey residents. No student may begin work and no student will be paid until all documents are complete.
The student's name must appear on all payroll documents (I-9,W-4, state and time sheets) and
be consistent with the name as it appears on the student's social security card.
Your Employment Responsibilities
As an employee of the College of Saint
Elizabeth, you are expected to fulfill some of the
responsibilities of employment:
Complete employment requirements BEFORE you begin work. (W-4, I-9 Forms, etc.)
Report to work regularly and punctually.
Fill out time sheets accurately, completely and on time.
Perform duties efficiently and effectively.
Respect the rights and property of the employer and fellow employees and treat all co-workers with courtesy and consideration.
Time Sheets
Blank time sheets may be picked up at the Career Services Office. On the last working day of
each pay period, the hours worked during that
period are totaled by the student and the total is
entered on the time sheet. The time sheet is then
signed by the student and the supervisor verifies
the hours and also signs the time sheet. Each
time sheet must have the student's name, and
signature, the department name and account
number, the pay dates and supervisor's signature
in order to be processed. Please check with your
supervisor, and/ or the Career Services Office if
you have concerns regarding time sheets, pay
rates or account numbers.
Completed time sheets are to be turned in
to the Career Services Office by 12: 00 p. m. on
the date noted on the time sheet. Pay period
schedules and times sheet deadlines will be
given to the students upon completion of the
required forms.
Your Employee Rights
As an employee of the College, you also have
certain employment rights:
Equal opportunity in employment without regard to sex, race, creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap. The College of Saint Elizabeth does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap in the admission of students, or their participation in College educational programs, activities, financial aid, or employment. The College of Saint Elizabeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Right to work in an atmosphere consistent with the College of Saint Elizabeth's values.
Fair and advance written notice of inadequate performance before termination of employment.
Recourse in employment discipline procedures.
Reasonable and adequate instruction and the necessary working conditions for performance of duties.
Fraud/Falsifying Information
It is illegal to falsify any information on a student's Federal Work-Study time sheet. This
includes falsifying a time document, estimating
hours worked, forging a signature or claiming
hours that were not worked. Time sheet infor-mation
is monitored and audited by the College,
independent auditors and the US Department
of Education. The College of Saint Elizabeth
Financial Aid Office will report any suspected
fraud or falsified information (on the part of
the student, the parent, preparer of financial
aid applications, or related parties) to the
US Department of Education and all other
related parties for immediate action. This
information may be forwarded to federal
authorities other than the US Department of
Education for investigation.
