Student Handbook 2020-21

5. The Student Accident Plan does not provide coverage for accidents that occur while students are using skateboards, long boards, razor scooters and variations thereof.

XV. GENERAL GUIDELINES A. Bookstore

1. The Campus Store & Café is where you will find all your daily needs from school supplies, toiletries, gifts, Word of Life apparel, books, postage stamps, and dry cleaning upon request. A copier and printer is available for a small fee per page. The Café has many items to offer including coffee, smoothies, Frappuccino, baked goods, snacks, etc. 2. Charges: The bookstore accepts personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and debit cards. 3. Returns: Defective merchandise may be returned for a full refund or exchange. Exceptions include sale merchandise and textbooks which are not returnable once class has started. 4. Check cashing: Checks up to $30 may be cashed at the bookstore only as funds are available. If larger sums are needed, checks will need to be cosigned by Word of Life prior to cashing them at Glens Falls National Bank in Schroon Lake. The approved cosigner is Mr. Chris Tompkins, whose office is located in the Welcome Center. Once endorsed, checks can only be cashed at the bank. All checks must be payable to the student or to CASH and NOT to Word of Life. Checks must be written in US funds. Checks returned for insufficient funds may result in a $15 fee. An ATM machine is available on campus. B. Xavante Sports Lounge The Xavante Sports Lounge is your on-campus snack shack. We offer a variety of hot and cold items, including pizza, wings, fries, ice cream, assorted beverages and more! The lounge is a comfortable place to hang out with friends, play ping-pong or pool, and watch your favorite teams on one of our four TVs. During mealtimes this is a quiet space for discipleship meetings as well. C. Campfires Campfires are permitted on campus only at approved fire rings and must be signed out at the Student Life Center prior to use.

D. Camping Camping in mixed company is not permitted without permission from the Student Life Deans.

E. Equipment All Bible Institute equipment is to be treated with respect as belonging to the Lord. Students are responsible for damage due to neglect or abuse. All equipment is to be returned to its proper storage location. F. Financial Services 1. The Financial Aid Office is located in the Enrollment Center. Check with them regarding all applications for financial aid and specific deadlines. All students are expected to respond promptly to requests from the Financial Aid Office regarding their accounts or needed Financial Aid documentation. “Professional judgment” decisions for students enrolled in September must be completed by May 30th of their enrollment year. Spring students must contact the Financial Aid Office for specific deadlines. 2. The Business Office is located in the Enrollment Center. Check with them regarding billing statements, account balances, or to make a payment. Students must have their financial obligations met in full in order to receive transcripts, certificates, diplomas, and admittance into their sophomore year. Students failing to meet their financial obligations will have a financial hold placed on their account. G. Fitness Center 1. Please observe posted hours. A supervisor will be on duty during the afternoon hours Monday through Friday. There will be no supervisor on duty on the weekends.

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