University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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HARD TO GET IN Without Financial Aid A Costly Decision W orking the slop line in North Dining Hall, monitoring O ' Shag computers, sporting that U.S. Army uniform, or spinning records in the Audio-Listening Center are all ways of paying tui- tion. But, no matter how often that uniform gets worn or those records get spun, the job of avoiding that pink slip from Father Cafarelli in Student Accounts is getting tougher and tougher. Joseph A. Russo, Director of Financial Aid, relayed that his job is also getting tougher. Budget slashings by the Reagan administration reduced the Uni- versity ' s lending power by 25%. Even though Notre Dame admin- isters $30 million in financial aid, this cannot begin to meet the needs for 75% of the students who apply. In fact, less than 5% can cover their college costs through grants, loans and wages from the work-study programs. Though most students seek sum- mer jobs, the rise in youth unem- ployment and in college costs puts many students into debt by as much as $14,000 at the time they graduate. Rather than limiting students to a borrow now, pay later program, the Federal Government subsidizes a work-study program which en- ables approximately 700 Domers to help themselves by working Some people make unbe- lievable sacrifices so their kids can come here. It ' s all part of that Notre Dame mystique and in the end that will save us. We ' re gon- na come out on top. Joseph A. Russo Director of Financial Aid an average 10-12 hours each week earning the minimum wage. Student Employment Director Joe Donovan gives first priority to those students who demon- strate financial need. In his view, the University offers some phe- nomenal jobs in terms of being useful research assistants, programmers. For these jobs, skill becomes the primary crite- rion. Some student employees dis- cover silver linings in their posi- tions. Freshman Elvia Egoavil enjoys staffing the library cir- culation desk, It ' s the greatest way to meet people, and it helps me learn to deal with the public. Students filling skilled positions, such as computer monitors or grading assistants, have an opportunity to apply what they ' ve learned in the classroom. JUST FOR THE RECORD. Senior Rose May is the work-study D.J. in the li- brary ' s Audio-Listening Center, spinning selections ranging from Pavarotti to Springsteen. The benefits of dining hall work are not so apparent; yet, Senior Liz Hellenhausen values the ex- perience. You talk to kids you normally would never meet. The scarcity of funds limits the ability of the Financial Aid Office to help even the truly needy. Officials must choose to give enough aid to some students and none to others, or to give a little to all and enough to none. Russo, however, insists, In the final analysis, I ' m an optimist. There are people out there who love Notre Dame applicants, alumni, donors and that ' s our hope. We ' ve never relied on the federal government as much as some schools, and we ' ve got a great tradition going for us. Some people make unbelievable sacrifices so their kids can come here. It ' s all part of that Notre Dame mystique and in the end that will save us. We ' re gonna come out on top. Mary Powel Jabaley Stacy Watson COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. As com- puter monitor in O ' Shag, Senior Barb Jaccodine utilizes her academic skills and earns tuition money while helping students to solve computer puzzles. 20 Work Study

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WITH OPEN ARMS. Director of Admis- sions John Goldrick welcomes a prospec- tive applicant in an interview which is part of her campus visit . The question and answer period does not count in the evaluation of the applicant but mainly serves to inform the student. THE PAPER CHASE. Approximately 20,000 applications are sent out in re- sponse to requests from prospective ap- plicants. Admissions counselor Don Bishop evaluates some of the many ap- plications from his region. COMBING THE FILES. Reviewing the applicants ' files, Admissions counselor Josie Jeffries knows that only one in four has a chance of being admitted. STEPPIN ' OUT. Student tour guide Jeff Hanson leads a visiting applicant and her family around campus. Student tour guides offer insight and information con- cerning campus life and education. Application Process 19

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NOSES TO THE GROUND. Army ROTC- ites endure strenuous physical training as well as specialized academic curricula. The Army, Navy, and Air Force offer full academic scholarships to men and women willing to serve as officers in the armed forces upon graduation. ON THE JOB TRAINING. Junior Jane Trusela was one of two women trainers to enter the ND lockerrooms. Serving 20-25 hours a week, Trusela ' s job was more de- manding than most, but, anticipating a career in sports medicine, she considered it time well-spent. Work Study 21