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SJSU Wireless Laptop Project

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will participate in assisting eligible students with the funding for the Wireless Laptop Project. The eligibility requirements are listed below:

• The 2008 — 2009 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) application and process must be completed and the award notice generated prior to submitting the Wireless Laptop Memorandum request.
• The academic program advisor or representative confirming the student’s program requirements for the computer must certify the Wireless Laptop Memorandum. Fill out the Wireless Laptop Certification PDF form found in link below.
• All students will be required to talk with a financial aid representative to discuss financial aid eligibility requirements and funding options. (SLIS students can call or e-mail Carol Garcia: Carol.Garcia@sjsu.edu, or (408) 924-6081.) Please note, this increase in your educational costs typically does not increase grant eligibility but may require the consideration of other avenues of financial aid (i.e. Federal loans).
• The cost of attendance for the Fall 2008 — Spring 2009 Academic Year will be increased to include a maximum of $2,000 towards the purchase of the laptop computer as required by the eligible academic program. If you choose to take out additional loan(s), you will be provided with the loan application at that time. Annual loan limits vary dependent upon the academic grade level and aggregate borrowing.
• Visit the program website at www.sjsu.edu/wireless for further information. Click on “the frequently asked questions about the new requirements” which restate the above process in the section entitled Purchasing Equipment.
• Financial aid disbursements will be mailed no earlier that the first week of school. This first disbursement will consist of the Fall 2008 financial aid award less registration fees and other university costs.
• This budget allowance for the purchase of a laptop computer is a one–time adjustment at San José State University.
• Additional financing options are available through the rental program and other low interest loans. Visit the Associated Students website at as.sjsu.edu/ascsc for more information on the rental program. Apple Computer is offering low interest loans as low as 9.99% for qualifying students. Visit their education website at www.apple.com/financing/leases/education for additional details and to apply for the loan.

Questions About The Program

Students who qualify for the Wireless Laptop Program may qualify for additional funds. All questions go to Carol Garcia at Carol.Garcia@sjsu.edu, or (408) 924-6081. Note: Before contacting Carol Garcia, you must have a financial aid application on file.

Wireless Laptop Certification Form

Download, print, and complete the Wireless Laptop Certification form [PDF: 1 page]. Then mail (postal mail only as original signatures are required) to:

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