Hurricane Katrina Displaced Student Information

HURRICANE KATRINA:
Information for Students

Campus Contacts:

If you need additional information due to educational displacement resulting from Hurricane Katrina, please call the Board of Regents' information hotline at 866-415-2269.
Public and private campuses may call the Regents' desk at EOC to request aerial photos of campuses. Current images may be viewed at www.whocc.lsu.edu.

SYSTEM	CAMPUS	WEBSITE	TELEPHONE
LSU		www.lsusystem.lsu.edu
	LSU and A&M	www.lsu.edu Registration through 09/09/2005	225-578-8654
	University of New Orleans	www.uno.edu	225-578-7816
	Health Sciences Center -NO	www.lsusystem.lsu.edu will resume classes at Pennington on 09/26/2005	Nursing: 225-578-7522 Allied Health: 225-578-5473 Medical School (Yr 1/2): 225-578-7269 Medical School (Yr 3/4): 225-358-1073 Dental School: 225-578-4033 225-578-7928 225-578-5817 225-578-7522
University of Louisiana		www.ulsystem.net	225-342-6950
	Louisiana Tech University	www.latech.edu will close registration on 09/16/2005, has limited housing	318-257-3036
	Nicholls State University	www.nicholls.edu Classes resume 09/07/2005 as of 09/09/2005 has 65 spaces available for housing	1-877-NICHOLLS 1-985-448-4507
	Southeastern Louisiana University	www.selu.edu Classes resume 09/08/2005, accepting displaced students through 09/15/2005, will offer a mini-mester beginning 10/20/2005	985-549-2000 985-549-2222 985-549-3835
	University of Louisiana at Monroe	www.ulm.edu will close registration on 09/12/2005	318-342-5430
Southern System		www.sus.edu	225-771-4500
	Southern University in Baton Rouge	www.subr.edu Registration beginning 09/06/2005 (Stewart Hall)	225-771-4361 225-771-4362
	Southern University in New Orleans	www.suno.edu	225-771-4555 225-771-4526 225-771-5884 225-771-4932 225-771-2981 225-771-3551
LCTCS		www.lctcs.net	225-922-0958 225-922-0959 225-922-0804 1-866-310-1586
	Baton Rouge Community College	www.mybr.cc Registration begins 09/04/2005, will offer a mini-mester	225-216-8172 225-216-8175 225-216-8265
	Delgado Community College (Nursing students please speak to Dr. Johnson or Dr. Pinsel)		225-216-8336 225-216-8333 225-216-8337
	Nunez Community College	www.lctcs.net	225-216-8344 225-216-8342
	Louisiana Technical Colleges	www.theltc.net	225-922-1633 1-800-351-7611 (students) 225-219-0292 225-921-2922 225-202-6348 (employees)
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES		www.laicu.org	225-389-9885
	Tulane University	www.tulane.edu e-mail: asktu@tulane.edu
	Loyola University	www.loyno.edu www.jaceebergeron.com/loyola/
	Xavier University	www.xulaemergency.com e-mail: xulaemergency@gmail.com Dr. Elizabeth Barron Vice President of Academic Affairs eabarron@earthlink.net	866-520-9852 800-624-7189
	Dillard University	www.dillard.edu
	New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary	www.nobts.edu
	Our Lady of Holy Cross College	www.olhcc.edu
LOSFA	Questions Regarding Financial Aid (Loans, Pell, etc. and TOPS)		800-259-5626 x1012 225-922-1012
Proprietary Schools	Owners, faculty, staff and students, please contact the Board of Regents' proprietary staff for information regarding displacement resulting from Hurricane Katrina		225-342-4253 e-mail: cmarabel@regents.state.la.us

Key Contacts:

FEMA	www.fema.gov	1-800-621-3362 1-800-462-7285 (Hearing Impaired)
Red Cross	www.RedCross.org	1-800-438-4636 1-800-HELPNOW 225-293-1889 225-295-0104 1-800-975-7585 (for financial assistance with food, clothing and other necessities)
ResCross (sources of support for researchers affected by Hurricane Katrina seeking or offering support)	www.ResCross.net katrina.blackboard.com

Locate other Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities offering assistance to displaced students

Program selection form to list all active degree and certificate programs/options offered by public postsecondary education institutions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which Louisiana public campuses are closed until further notice due to Hurricane Katrina?

Ø SUNO, UNO, Delgado CC, Nunez CC, LSU Health Sciences Center, and the following campuses of the LTC: Sidney Collier, Slidell, West Jefferson and Jefferson.

My home campus is not listed above but is closed. How will I know when it will open?

Ø The best source is that institution’s website. Links to all Louisiana public institutions are available at www.regents.state.la.us/school.htm.

Will my TOPS award transfer to another Louisiana public college or university for this semester?

Ø Yes, if you are an eligible student enrolled in an eligible institution, you will receive your TOPS award. Contact information for TOPS is www.osfa.state.la.us, or 1-800-259-5626, ext. 1012.

If I decide to enroll in another institution, how do I know if a school can accommodate me?

Ø Your first step is to call the admissions office of the institution in which you are interested as soon as possible. Contact information is available on the Board of Regents website, www.regents.state.la.us/school.htm.

If I decide to enroll in another public institution, what fees will I have to pay?

Ø Students may enroll in another Louisiana public college or university for which that student is eligible without paying additional tuition or mandatory fees.

What will happen if I choose to sit out this semester at an affected institution?

Ø If you are receiving TOPS, your award will not be adversely affected. You will ultimately be reimbursed for tuition and fees already paid to that public institution.

I paid for additional services such as a meal plan and room and board at a hurricane affected university. Will I get a refund?

Ø Yes, a refund will ultimately be issued if you choose to sit out the semester.

	How can I find out if my credits will transfer back to my home institution?
	I am a graduating senior - will I get my degree?
	How do I find out if my home institution is going to offer alternate programs at other locations?

Ø These questions can best be answered by contacting the system offices (see table above).

When will a list of electronic courses be made available?

Ø Please check this website periodically for updates regarding online courses.

I am an education major at an affected institution. How will my program of study be affected?

Ø Contact Jeanne Burns, Associate Commissioner for Teacher Initiatives, at 225-342-0162.

What will happen to my Financial Aid/Loans/Pell Grant?

Ø If you enroll at another institution, contact the Financial Aid office on that campus as soon as possible. If you choose to sit out this semester, any loans that have been disbursed will be placed in an “in school” status until you either withdraw or re-enroll. Call 1-800-259-5626 x1012 for more information.

I am an international student, what will happen to my visa status?

Ø The Designated School Official (DSO) at the school in which you may enroll this fall can provide you with that information. The DSO may be found in the International Student Services Office.

Agencies and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities offering assistance:

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

STATE	STATE, SCHOOL, AGENCY, FUND	CONTACT W/PHONE and/or WEBSITE	WHAT THEY WILL DO
All states	National Association of College Admissions Counselors	David Ward, President	assist students who have been displaced and support campus admissions directors and their staff who are dealing with influx of students
All states	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools	www.sacscoc.org www.sacscoc.org/hurricane%20Katrina1.asp	website contains information about SACS institutions offering assistance to students
All states	Argosy University	Dallas, TX; 866-954-9900 National Admissions Information: 800-377-0617	accepting displaced students through September 15; tuition is waived if students have already paid their home tuition; mandatory fees will be assessed
All states	TX Higher Ed Coordinating Board	David Gardner, Assoc Comm for Academic Excellence; 512-427-6146 www.katrinacollegestudents.org	website has been established to provide information regarding the various efforts among the nation's colleges and universities to assist postsecondary students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
AL	AL Dept of Postsecondary Education	Roy Johnson, Chancellor 334-242-2900	will award full tuition and fee assistance on a space available basis; provisional enrollments will be processed with financial aid eligibilities assessed on a case by case basis.
AL	Alabama College System	www.acs.cc.al.us	has offered to award full tuition and fee assistance to students enrolled in Louisiana public community, junior or technical college that are unable to reopen due to Hurricane Katrina damage.
AL	University of West Alabama	Richard Holland, President 205-652-3526 Clarence Egbert, Registrar 1-800-621-8044 or cwe@uwa.edu	registration through September 12, dormitory scholarships for first 30 students.
AR	University of Arkansas System	B. Alan Sugg, President www.katv.com/new/stories/0805/256398.html	free or lowered tuition
CA	California Postsecondary Education Commission	Murray Haberman, Executive Director 916-445-1000	offers assistance
CA	California State University System	Gerald Hanley, Office of Chancellor at California State University 562-951-4727	exempt from non-resident fees
FL	Florida Community College System	Hotline 1-877-352-2731 David Armstrong (David.Armstrong@Fldoe.Org)	waive out-of-state fees and tuition and other admission requirements; provide help for students who are homeless and living in shelters, college is raising funds to assist.
FL	Valencia Community College	Sanford Shugart (Sshugart@valenciacc.edu)	contributing a $10,000 check to use funds to assist students devastated by storm. They will work to increase the amount later in the semester.
GA	Georgia Tech University	Kathy Fuller, Director of Development work 404-894-8803; cell 404-895-0591	Assistance and support will be offered at various levels with regard to financial aid, tuition and accommodations. Have a fundraising drive to raise $50,000 for hurricane victims.
GA	University of GA System	Tom Meredith, Chancellor 404-656-2318 www.usg.edu/katrina.phtml	some insts waiving admission requirements and deadlines; some insts deferring tuition and students fees
GA	Wesleyan College	Ruth Sykes 478-757-5137 Transfer application at www.wesleyancollege.edu or Office of Admission at 800-447-6610 before Sept. 9	welcome as many as 100 female transfer students whose accreditation falls within same parameters as its own. A major information dissemination campaign is underway through the United Methodist Church, FEMA, southern Governor's office and media. Transfer students for remainder of fall semester at significantly reduced fees. Financial aid officers are available to assist each student.
IL	City Colleges of Chicago	George Boggs, AACC 202-728-0200	offering to enroll displaced students without cost
IL	John Wood Community College	Don Hess, Director 217-224-5362	they are collecting needed supplies, food and water to assist community colleges in the state
KS	Fort Hays State University	Ed Hammond, President, AASCU 202-478-4676	If an academic unit wishes to be relocated, the university can offer to house it for up to one year. This offer includes 4 bedroom apts, residence hall, could take 300-400 students and faculty of about 20 with families; classrooms available morning and night; financial arrangements to be worked out.
LA	Pennington Biomedical Research	Claude Bouchard, 763-2513	housing 100 Entergy employees; Organizing space to welcome LSUHSCNO medical students with courses starting on Sept. 19. Trying to help colleagues at LSUHSC who have NIH grants and need to remain competitive for the research enterprise to be maintained in NO for the long term. Made plans to welcome 15 more scientists and their staff.
MN	Minnesota State Colleges and Universities	James H. McCormick, Chancellor laura.king@so.mnscu.edu	System offering assistance
MO	Westminster College	Admissions Office, 800-475-3361 www.westminster-mo.edu	offers free tuition and place to stay for the fall semester for up to 20 students
NC	University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Collie Coleman, Assoc VC for Outreach collie.coleman@uncp.edu	this school offers distance education and economic development. They are offering online capability with perhaps instructional delivery to students who might have need of this option.
NH	Franklin Pierce College	Lucy Shonk, Dean of Admissions 800-437-0048 admission@fpc.edu www.fpc.edu	will accept 20 students in good standing to attend the fall semester free of charge
OH	University of Findley	DeBow Freed 419-434-4510 www.findlay.edu	No charge for fall semester for course work either resident or on-line, in several areas for students. Instruction would be for courses in the College of Business, Education, Health Professions, Liberal Arts or Sciences. Registration by September 9th. Have a few spaces in residence hall to live.
OK	East Oklahoma State College	Chris Beller, 918-465-1774	will waive tuition and fees for freshman and sophomore students.
OK	Eastern Oklahoma State College and University of Central OK	Debra Stuart, VC for Administration 405-225-9121 www.okhighered.org	working on efforts to "adopt" institutions that were affected by the hurricane.
OK	Oklahoma City University	Tom McDanieel, President Ryan McLaughlin 405-208-5051 (after hours) Rick Hall 405-306-3931 Bernie Patterson 405-255-3474	registration through September 9; One semester of free tuition valued at $8,500; alumni opening homes to needy students
OK	Oklahoma State System	Debra Stuart, VC for Administration	extending fall enrollment deadlines; waiving late fees; waive non-resident tuition and waive tuition for Oklahomans returning home. Housing available at some institutions; temporary housing available
PA	PA State System	Judy G. Hample, Chancellor 717-720-4010 www.passhe.edu	will accept PA students who were enrolled in universities in New Orleans, tuition and fees will be waived at all universities.
RI	Community College of Rhode Island	George Boggs, AACC 202-728-0200	offering to enroll displaced students without cost
TN	Roane State Community College	www.rscc.cc.tn.us	organizing a fund drive and wants to adopt a community college in Louisiana to receive the funds.
TN	Tennessee Higher Education System	Admissions Office at University of Memphis 1-800-669-2678 or 1-901-678-2111	coordinating processes to accommodate LA students who want to come to school in Tennessee
TN	University of TN at Knoxville	Karen Windham, College of Engineering Academics 865-974-6092	offering assistance to displaced students
TX	Austin Community College	Patti Scogin, Publications Director 512-223-7215 www.austincc.edu	12 week semester beginning September 26 and allowing storm victims in-state residency.
TX	Houston Community College	Bruce Leslie (bruce.leslie@hccs.edu) Patti Carlton patti.carlton@hccs.edu patti.carlton@hccs.edu 713-718-5127	waiving out of district/state fees; will work with students to assist in housing, temp jobs, food and clothing. Develop and provide short term training and job placement opportunities for those stranded in Houston.
TX	Texas A&M	Bob Gates, President or David Prior, Provost at 979-845-4016	accept for ONE semester up to 1,000 students; provide a temporary home for faculty to continue their research to the extent we can
TX	Del Mar College	Claudia Jackson, 361-698-1247	register for one-third the cost of normal out-of-state tuition for fall and spring semester. Fall tuition - $564; spring tuition - $748