Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 October 2001 — Page 7

FRIQAY, OCTOBER 5, 2001

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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O’Bannon says Hoosier soldiers won’t Ipse eligibility for college financial aid

Special to The Recorder

fcov. Frank O'Bannon said thu| higher education students whj> get financial aid from the sta e will not lose any semesters of figibility if they are called int > active military duty. TBannon has directed the St£ :e Student Assistance Commi sion — known as SSACI — to ;uarantee that students’ eli libility for financial aid is exi :nded for the time they are on act ve duty. 'lormally, students are eligible fonSSACI grants or scholarships

for a maximum of eight semesters. If a student drops out for any-reason after the school’s deadline for a full refund has passed. SSACI counts it as a full semester against the eightsemester limit. “We want to support Hoosier men and women who serve in our military in any way we can,” O’Bannon said. “If extending their eligibility for financial aid relieves them of just one small worry associated with their military service, we’re pleased to do it.” Also under normal proce-

dures, students have 10 years in which to use their eight semesters of eligibility for state financial aid. O'Bannon directed SSACI to extend, by the length of time served, the 10-year limitation for students called into the military. In addition. O'Bannon encouraged the state's institutions of higher education to provide a full refund of tuition, fees and other charges if students are called to active duty during a semester. “I’m confident our state's colleges and universities will join me in recognizing how important

it is to support those who serve in our military," the governor said. The U S. Department of Education likewise is urging schools to give lull refunds or provide a credit against future charges to students called to serve. “I’m truly pleased to enact Gov. O'Bannon's directive." said David Perlini. SSACI's executive director. "Extending eligibility for scholarships and grants is a meaningful gesture that we can make in support of Hoosier men and women in the service.”

United Way looking for youths with leadership skills

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Applications from high school sophomores am juniors with leadership skills or potential are being sought for United Way of Central Indiana’s Youth Leadership Initiative. tow in its seventh year, the program places gn duates on not-for-profit boards of directors am other leadership positions. There is no cost to larticipants. ‘As a nation, we’ve made great progress wli ;n it comes to providing youth with ‘handsopportunities for community service,” said Aiionio Rios, a U WCI volunteer who oversees the Youth Leadership Initiative. “At the same tinie, we also have an obligation to help equip

teens with the knowledge and opportunities to perform well as leaders,” he added. Ellen Annala, president of UWCI. agrees. “Having youth voices in the governance of nonprofits is one of those investments that makes sense no matter how you look at it. Their idealism and energy alone can be such an asset. This training gives them the confidence to get engaged at new and different levels. “ Participants leam about leadership, board responsibility, consensus building, diversity, community issues, and fund raising during monthly Saturday morning sessions. Participants also take part in the Youth Day of Caring in which they join hundreds of other youth to do clean up, fix up, repair of other projects for

those in need or not-for-profit agencies. Only high school sophomores and juniors are eligible. Criteria for selection includes actual leadership skills or leadership potential. Community involvement also is evaluated. Grades are not a factor for selection. A written essay on a community leader the student admires and an interview are part of the selection process. Students in Marion, Boone. Hendricks, Hamilton, Hancock and Morgan counties all are eligible to participate. Applications must be returned by Thursday. Nov. 1. They are available by calling ore-mailing Edward Wills at 317/921-1360 or [email protected].

ity gets funds to build denter for STD research

Special to The Recorder WASHINGTON — Congresswc man Julia Carson, D-Ind„ has announced nearly $1 million in ne / funding for the Health and He spital Corp. of Marion County foi the construction of a center for

"Unhappily, Indianapolis has suffered unfortunate rates of sexually transmitted diseases. Happily, we are a world-renowned center for medical research. I worked hard to get this done — this funding for our city is especially fitting,” Carson said. “This is good busi-

re< :arch into sexually toijttod; ,ness for Indiana afidfbrour Jhdiadis :ases (STD) and HIV preven- napolis community.” tio . v The funds, totaling $997,800, lie funds, included in the VA- reflect a small reduction of the $ 1 D Independent Agencies Ap- million originally slated because

pre priations Act of 2001 at the coi gresswoman’s request, are the sul ject of a funding approval letter fropi Mel Martinez, secretary of Department of Housing and

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of the application of the FY 2001 Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act which mandated government-wide rescission as a budget-balancing mea-

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