College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

31 Distance education student have access to books, journal articles, microfiche, dissertations, index searches, catalog searches, and reference librarians. Librarians travel to class sites to teach students at a distance from the campus. Distance students can request library material using fax, mail, or computer. NSU has recently completed construction on a 300,000-square-foot, high-tech Library, Research, and Information technology Center. The new library houses 800,000 volumes, electronic classrooms, a 500-seat auditorium, museum-style collections and exhibits, and has access to educational resources throughout the country. Career Development The mission of the Career Development office is to provide a supportive environment for NSU students and alumni to engage in individualized career exploration and planning that complements their academic experience and supports their professional goals. All students are encouraged to participate in career advisement, opportunities to meet employers, and assistance with preparation for the job or graduate school search. Come and let us;  Develop a career life plan, from choosing a major to conducting a job search  Explore career and/or graduate/professional school opportunities  Secure employment Center for Media and Technology The Center for Media and technology (CMT) exists to provide the faculty, staff, and students at all Nova Southeastern University locations with the basic tools of instruction, to develop and produce learning materials, to assist faculty in the development of learning materials, and to provide information consultation on using technology effectively. CMT staff is dedicated to helping its clients overcome personal, psychological, social, and geographical obstacles to learning through the effective use of technology, particularly teleconferencing and videoconferencing. Financial Aid Nova Southeastern University's Office of Student Financial Assistance, administers comprehensive federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs. The purpose of these programs is to provide monetary assistance to students who can benefit from further education but who cannot do so without such assistance. Students interested in applying for financial aid should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at (954) 262-3380 or toll free at 800-806-3680 or via e-mail at finaid@nova.edu When to apply for Financial Aid It is recommended that students apply for financial aid well in advance of the date the funds will be needed because normal application processing can take up to twelve weeks. It is extremely important that students complete all forms correctly and respond promptly to all inquires in order to prevent delays in processing. Awards are made only for the academic year. Applications are generally available each January for the following academic year. General Eligibility Requirements In order to participate in the financial aid programs, participants generally must: