The interest rate is variable, not to exceed 9 percent. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus other aid. These loans may be used to offset expected contributions by the parent. Employment Federal Work-Study . Job hours are coordinated with the student's class schedule.
Positions are available with campus departments and nonprofit agencies off campus.
The program encourages community service work. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information about scholarships. Many scholarships are awarded to students already attending the University. However, approximately eighty freshman scholarships are available, including the SOU Diversity, Presidential, Laurels, Smullin, Robert W. and Betty F. Root, and Ruth Kneass Memorial scholarships. Many scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.