68 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook life, and campus facilities while meeting fellow students and faculty and staff members. The program is aimed at ensuring you feel supported and confident as you begin your academic journey at NSU, providing essential information about everything from student organizations to wellness services. CLSE plays a key role in assisting students to develop an affinity to NSU through engagement in organizations and activities related to their interests. Office of Financial Aid The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to assisting students in making well-informed decisions regarding the funding of their education at NSU. The office administers grants, scholarships, student employment, and loans and prepares student financial aid offers based on federal and state regulations and institutional guidelines. It provides information on the application processes for financial aid, student employment, and veterans educational benefits and counsels students on proactive debt management strategies and financial literacy. The office also monitors student Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid eligibility and awards scholarships from internal and external sources. Students may receive financial aid guidance in person, by email, or by telephone. For more details, including contact information, visit nova.edu/financialaid or call (954) 262-3380 or 800-541-6682, ext. 23380. Office of Innovation and Information Technology The Office of Innovation and Information Technology’s unit maintains several computer labs and classrooms at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and at every regional campus, i.e., Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, and Puerto Rico. In addition to courses, open labs are scheduled and maintained for student use on NSU campuses and at other university locations. NSU’s labs house a variety of computer equipment for student use. Students and faculty and staff members have access to printers, projectors, speaker and microphone systems, and other technology tools. Wireless laptops are available for use in the library, study rooms, and several regional campuses. Color printers and printing stations located in high traffic areas for on-the-go printing are also available. Office of International Affairs The Office of International Affairs (OIA) serves as a base for the university’s international initiatives, including international student services and undergraduate international recruitment and admissions. The OIA includes the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and the Office of International Undergraduate Admissions (OIUGA). The OIA provides ongoing assistance and support for all members of the university community engaged in campus internationalization, global partnerships and exchanges, and other globalization efforts. • The OISS provides immigration, orientation, counseling, and overall assistance to all new and continuing international students, visiting scholars, and faculty members on and off campus. • The OIUGA provides comprehensive international student recruitment and admission support for prospective international students.
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