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• Donors, Fall 2008
  An article about the contributions made by Woo Sung Lee towards the Alumni Welcome Center and the contribution made by Dr. Jack and Susie Dugan for the Wellness Center, with a $1 million private gift.
• The American Bank Scholarship Endowment, Fall 2006
  An article about the contribution made towards the American Bank Scholarship Endowment that was established in 2000 with a $100,000 contribution for College of Business students. It includes an image and quote from a recipient of the scholarship who is grateful to have received it.
• Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation donation to the University September 2023
  An image of Barbara Canales, Jim Akers, President Dr. Miller, and Cecilia Garcia-Akers with a donation presentation to the University, held on September 20th 2023, with the $25,000 gift from the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation to support the new Arts building, where an exhibit honoring Dr. Hector P. Garcia will be located to show his collection and share his legacy with those who visit.
• Tarpon Tips Financial Aid (Date TBD)
  Taken from UCC's Tarpon Tips catalog, a financial aid overview is provided to students which emphasizes aid being awarded based on merit and financial need.
• Financial Information 1967-1968
  Taken from the 1967-1968 course catalog, these pages represent the cost to the student at UCC during this academic year. Interestingly, all tuition and fees were due at the time of registration, and limited payment plans were available through the school. However, students were able to utilize a "commercial company" which would pay their tuition in full, and the students would then pay this company monthly. Additionally, only cash was accepted at the bookstore unless student's made prior arrangements with this commercial finance company. Refunds were also issued only to academically successful students. Scholarships were only offered to the "highest ranking girl" and "highest ranking boy."
• State Exemptions/Adjustments 1980-1981
  State exemptions/waivers/adjustments that were available to eligible students. Now, these resources have increased and expanded to include a multitude of various other resources in addition to the ones listed.
• Financial Aid Program Overview 1980-1981
  This image highlights the financial aid program at CCSU during the 1980-1981 academic year. The financial aid department oversaw a multitude of resources including scholarships and VA assistance which today has branched out into their own respective departments.
• Texas Resident and Non-Resident Tuition Tables 1997-1998
  Resident and non-resident tuition costs are shown in this image which highlights the drastic difference in total overall cost we still see today.
• Tuition and Fees Explained 1997-1998
  Tuition and fees are explained as well as minimum requirements necessary (minimum of $120 for each long semester).
• Special Tuition Rates for Concurrently Enrolled Students Overview 1997-1998
  Students enrolled at 2 or more institutions may receive special tuition rates. Now, TAMUCC has since gone away with this, and can now award additional financial aid to students through a consortium agreement - if eligible.
• Tuition and Fees Overview 1997-1998
  Residency requirements and financial obligations are explained. Interestingly, residency accuracy was controlled by the student, not the school, and this image highlights residency status will then be established according to the THECB.
• Veterans Assistance 1986-1988
  This image highlights veterans assistance through the GI Bill. Enacted in 1944 and signed by President Franklin Roosevelt, the GI Bill provided WWII veterans with funds for college education. Now, we still see the GI Bill being used today including Hazelwood benefits and Chapter 34.
• Loan Programs and Scholarships Offered 1986-1988
  This image highlight's the many different loan programs offered through the financial aid office from a variety of sources. Now, student's are only offered federal loans through the financial aid office with the option to pursue private loans at their own accord. Additionally, "scholastic excellency" is used and required to determine a student's worth of scholarship aid.
• Financial Assistance Program Overview 1986-1988
  Financial aid program explained which includes the need for selectivity and "academic promise." Furthermore, financial assistance can be increased and/or decreased based on the students' financial situation. Awards can also be revoked if students do not live up to their merit as represented in their application or financial statement.
• Texas Resident and Non-Resident Tuition Tables 1986-1988
  Texas resident and non-resident tuition costs in 1986. Today, these totals have increased well over 500% with total financial aid not keeping up to par with the economy's inflation.
• Tuition and Fees 1986-1988
  Residency requirements explained and a students' financial obligations to CCSU. Similarly, the verbiage and requirements mirror today's requirements with minor, if any, differences.
• Financial Aid Program 1977-1978
  Taken from the 1977-1978 course catalog, the financial aid program is explained which highlights the necessity of financial need and scholastic achievement. Furthermore, this image highlights that due to funds being limited, "financial aid must be awarded selectively" based on "academic promise."
• Other Fees and Refund of Tuition and Fees 1977-1978
  This image highlights additional fees associated with a students' total cost in academic year 1977-1978. Interestingly, student's pursuing liberal arts degrees have additional fees included on their bill each semester.
• Special Tuition Schedule for Students Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree 1977-1978
  This graph shows "special tuition" costs for students pursing nursing degrees. This highlights tuition inequities that existed in favor of certain programs and places emphasis on one program over the other.
• Foreign Students Tuition Table Who Initially Enrolled Prior to June 19, 1975 (1977-1978)
  This graph highlights tuition costs for foreign students in the academic year 1977-1978 which shows a reduced cost when compared to non-resident cost.
• Non-Resident Tuition Table 1977-1978
  This graph highlights non-resident tuition costs in the 1977-1978 academic year. Non-resident tuition is substantially higher than resident tuition due to not having paid tax dollars to the state. Additionally, non-resident tuition rates brings in more revenue.
• Texas Resident Tuition Table 1977-1978
  This graph highlights Texas resident tuition costs in the 1977-1978 academic year. In comparison to 2023-2024 data (on the bottom of the page), the increase in total cost is staggering, leaving students to rely on financial aid and other resources to pay tuition.
• Tuition and Fees 1977-1978
  Texas residency and non-residency requirements explained as well as students' financial obligations. The most interesting fact from this entry is how student loans were distributed by the school instead of 3rd party loan companies.
• University News: August 3, 1994
  A photocopy of the physical university newspaper
• University News: July 12, 1994
  A photocopy of the physical university newspaper