2008-2009 National Student Exchange Applicant Mandatory Advisement Meeting (audio file)

NSE Fall 2009 and/or Spring 2010 Informational Meeting Schedule for Interested Students

National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program that students attend other NSE schools for a semester or entire school year at either the home or host school in-state tuition rate.

Features of the National Student Exchange include:

Tuition reciprocity across the United States and partner Canadian sites
Access to study abroad programs, internships and research options of NSE members
Access to honors programs at host institutions
Resident assistant exchange option
Countless multicultural opportunities
Multilateral rather than bilateral student placements
On-campus orientation and training
Web-based placement process
Strong support structure
Extensive web resources for coordinators, students, advisors, faculty, family &nd prospective members
Guaranteed access to federal financial aid for eligible applicants
Possibilities for curriculum sharing and joint program development
Enhancement of recruitment and retention initiatives
Value-added options for the campus

Westfield State College Student Applicants Must:

Be a full-time Westfield undergraduate student at the time of application;
Commit to stated terms and conditions (e.g., length of exchange, cost of exchange, academic advising
agreement, and acceptance of home and host school policies);
Complete full-time study at Westfield, the semester immediately prior to exchange;
Have Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status (May apply in Freshmen year for Sophomore exchange);
Possess a 2.50 GPA at the time of application and at the end of the semester prior to exchange.

Cost to NSE Applicants From Westfield:

Student Financial Aid for NSE Applicants From Westfield:

Students who pay Westfield tuition/fees apply for financial aid through Westfield State College.
Students who pay host school tuition/fees apply for financial aid through the host school.

Westfield State College Student Grades and Credits:

Full credit is given for pre-approved courses satisfactorily completed while on exchange.
Student must complete an NSE Advising Agreement prior to exchange.
Student remains enrolled at Westfield while on exchange.

Westfield State College Student Timeline for National Student Exchange:

Attend an NSE Interest Meeting (held weekly in the Campus Center throughout the fall semester).

Form fill and print NSE Application Packet (see below for all forms) to be filled out on computer.

Complete and return NSE Application Packet, Ely-131 (December - January).

Attend Mandatory Advisement Meeting (when notified).

Accept NSE Host School Placement Offer (Late-March, Early-April).

NSE Application Packet:
Application Form
Parent Guardian Acknowledgement
Reference - Academic Advisor
Reference - Other
Program of Study Statement
Interview Report
Advising Agreement
Budget Resource Worksheet
Language Proficiency Report
Resident Assistant Application

last updated: 10/14/08

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