University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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Education costs climb; financial aid fills gaps Students use loans, scholarships most TWO UNIVERSITY GROUND CREW WORK- MEN enjoy the summer weather with an on- campus job. Photo by Jim Wilson A college education was one of the most expensive things a person could buy. Costs varied with particular institu- tions and the number of terms the edu- cation was carried out. but the price had been steadily increasing at all institu- tions. Not only was a higher education getting more expensive, it was becom- ing more and more of an essential asset. So how was the person of average financial status supposed to pay for this vital expense? Fortunately, there was an answer. The one major factor that ena- bled more people to further their educa- tion was financial aid. One of the most common and widely used forms of financial aid was the scholarship. Colleges and universities all over the country offered many students a full-ride. paying for everything from tuition to books. A full scholarship at Wyoming was most often given to students possessing some athletic abili- ty, and some were given to the college student who had earned academic honors or was a member of some or- ganization. Scholarships that paid a part of the increasing costs of education were also given for various reasons, including athletics, academics and activities. One of the major complaints about scholarships was that students had to maintain grades or remain a participant in the activity to keep them. A major ad- vantage was the money did not have to be repayed. unlike a loan. The student loan was another form of financial assistance and it was used by many students at UW. There were many different kinds of student loans to choose from, and almost all of them offered interest rates lower than that of any other kind of loan offered by banks or lending institutions. Any student loan, however, operated on one impor- continued 28 Financial Aid

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THE GOLDEN ARCHES SEND students dipping into their wallets for a traditional American meal— hamburger, fries, and a soft drink. Photo by Sundell Larsen OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING allows the accessibility and convenience of homemade food. Photo by Les- lie Capps Eating Habits 27

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A NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM installed in frater- nity mall req uired resodding of the area. Student Mike Hill and UW Greenhouse Supervisor Dennis Green help lay the new grass. Photo by Dave Mid- den GOOD ADVICE goes a long way when students receive adequate financial support. Beverly Rose, office assistant, helps Gerald Corr file papers with the Financial Aids office. Photo bv Dan Le- Financial Aid 29