1981-1982 Academic Catalog

Other education loan programs may be available through local banks or specific organizations. High school guidance counselors can provide information concerning these programs. Farm child– ren can arrange educational loans through their local Production Credit Association Office. The director of financial aid can supply additional information concerning the above loans. Student Employment Although not able to guarantee employment, Cedarville Col– lege assists needy students by recommending them for part-time employment, both on the campus and in surrounding communi– ties. Students are employed in various part-time jobs on campus such as maintenance, cafeteria, housekeeping, and laboratory, li– brary, and office assistants. Part-time work is important not only fot financial assistance but also for providing practical job training for the student. The expe– rience gained from these jobs is useful when the student leaves the college to apply for full-time employment. Although part-time student employment is not restricted to upperclassmen, freshmen should work only in the case of necessi– ty. At least the first quarter of the freshman year should be devot– ed to study and adjustment to college life. National Direct Student Loans The National Direct Student Loan Progran (NDSL) was estab– lished to help students pursue their courses of study at their chosen institutions of higher education. A student is eligible if he is: (1) a national of the United States, in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and intends to become a permanent resident thereof, a permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands; (2) in need of the amount of the loan to pursue a course of study at an eligible insti– tution; (3) capable, in the opinion of the institution, of maintain– ing good standing in such course of study; and (4) accepted for en– rollment as at least a half-time undergraduate student. Continuing students must be in good standing and enrolled as at least a half– time undergraduate. 33