January 16, 2003

BOISE STATE CULTURAL CENTER OFFERS STUDENT ORIENTATION

The Boise State University Cultural Center offers an ongoing orientation program to help minority students successfully complete their education. Orientation sessions are free and cover a variety of topics.

The next session will look at financial aid. It will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, in the Cultural Center, across University Drive from the Student Union in the Student Union Annex. Students can learn about:

? Types of financial aid available

? The difference between scholarships, grants and loans

? Rights and responsibilities of recipients

? Satisfactory academic progress

? How to fill out or renew a financial aid application

? Important deadlines

? How to check financial aid status

For more information, call the Cultural Center at 426-1449.

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Contact:

Emina Bektic

Cultural Center program assistant

426-1449

Media Contact:

Kathleen Craven

Boise State communications and marketing

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