University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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MANY CAMPUS X)BS are open to students every semester Karen La wry and Kim Weems make some extra irvxiey by woridng in the Office of Student Affairs (Photo by Regina Craft) WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? En ncer ing major Rodney Clemmons finds that buying books and supplies are a typical and costly way to empty his wallet. (Photo by Anissa Palmer) 19

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y ' w MONEY MATTERS Where does it come from? (And more importantly, where does it go?) BY LEIGH ANN WUSC c . For most students, money is usually their biggest concern. While some students are lucky enough to receive money from their parents, others take jobs on or off campus to have extra money. Some students even take out loans in order to pay tuition expenses. According to Jo McGuire of the financial aid office, there are two types of loans that are readily avail- able to students in need. The most common, the Pell Grant, is based on financial need, and is granted to the student through the govern- ment. This type of loan does not have to be repaid. The Stafford Loan or Guaran- teed Student Loan, is administered through commercial banks to the student. All students are eligible for this loan, but it must be repaid, along with interest, to the bank. McGuire also adds that the Work 1 THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE is a popular place for students who need to apply for vari- ous forms of financial help. Angie Evans pays a visit to the office and gives her forms to Carol Bucklns, secretary. (Photo by Anissa Palmer) WHILE STUDENT WORKERS are trying to make money for college expenses, they are an Important asset to the university. Allison Harri- son, a worker from Student Activities, helps out by running errands and photocopying materials. (Photo by Regina Craft) Study program is a very large source of money for students. This program, which employs between 400-500 students on campus, gives students a job that will work around classes. In order to be considered for work-study, students must first apply for financial aid by the April 1 priority deadline. After this dead- line, students can still apply and be accepted for on-campus work, but jobs are given on a first come, first served basis. Student workers are paid an hourly wage and are expected to work a minimum of twelve hours a week. While most students have various sources for money, where and how they spend it is just as widely varied. Sophomore Susan Stanley said, My parents give me an ' allowance ' for my expenses. I find that I spend most of my money on entertain ment— things 1 want to do on the weekends, like cookouts, camping and boating. Second, 1 guess the rest of my money would go for clothes. Junior Patricia Thompson said, Most of my money comes from my part-time job on campus. 1 spend most of my money on entertain- ment, clothes, and occasionally manage to save some for school tuition. Entertainment expenses range from sorority fraternity fees to dates, with everything in between. The most common expenses labeled as necessities are items such as apartment rent, utilities, car pay- ments, gas, and food. It seems that no matter how we get our money or where we spend it, there will always be the stereo- type of the student without a cent. 18

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PHYSICAL EXERCISE can relieve the stress of everyday life. Brian Mayatte cools off with a jog around the track by FTowers Hall. (Photo by Rebecca West) AN INTEREST IN THE ARTS is a pastime many people enjoy. Kay Rudisell relaxes while making a sketch of the Music Building. (Photo by Anissa Palmer) 20