Counseling The University’s Counseling, Health, and Wellness Center can provide free counseling services for students who experience emotional and mental distress related to immigration issues. The Counseling Center is staffed with psychologists, social workers, a psychiatrist consultant and supervised graduate students. Phone:973-720-2257 Location:Overlook South, 1st Floor (Between Matelson Hall and White Hall) Fall and Spring Semesters:Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Tuesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer:Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Financial Aid New Jersey Dream ActUndocumented students who meet certain criteria qualify for the in-state tuition rates at all of New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education (Statute P.L. 2013, c.170). For more information about qualifying for in-state tuition under the Tuition Equality Act, also known as the New Jersey Dream Act, contact the Financial Aid Office. Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)On May 9, 2018, Governor Murphy signed legislation that makes New Jersey state financial aid available to eligible undocumented students in New Jersey. The New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application allows undocumented students in eligible New Jersey colleges and universities to apply for state financial aid. https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/NJAlternativeApplication.aspx For individual inquiry, contact Financial Aid Office, Morrison Hall, 973-720-3945. Email: finaid@wpunj.edu. Safe Space Faculty The following faculty are members of the Committee to Support Undocumented Students and Workers at William Paterson University. They have agreed to provide a safe space and support for undocumented students confidentially. They will listen to your concerns and assist in finding resources. Professors cannot provide legal advice or psychological counseling; however, they will be able to provide information about available services. Alejandro Anreus, ArtBen Shahn 128973-720-3287anreusa@wpunj.edu Wendy Christensen, SociologyRaubinger 456973-720-3937christensenw@wpunj.edu Gennifer Furst, SociologyRaubinger 451973-720-2417furstg@wpunj.edu Emma Heaney, EnglishPreakness 354973-720-3063heaneye@wpunj.edu Maria Kromidas, AnthropologyScience Hall East 5010973-720-3420kromidasm@wpunj.edu Fanny Lauby, Political ScienceRaubinger 405973-720-3422laubyf@wpunj.edu Keumjae Park, SociologyRaubinger 449973-720-3562parkk4@wpunj.edu Bob Rosen, English331 Preakness Hall973-720-3062rosenr@wpunj.edu Elena Sabogal, Women’s & Gender StudiesAtrium 107973-720-3404sabogale@wpunj.edu Stephen Shalom, Political ScienceRaubinger 443973-720-3433shaloms@wpunj.edu Rosa Soto, EnglishPreakness Hall 329973-720-3069sotor@wpunj.edu María P. Tajes, Languages and CulturesAtrium 220973-720-325tajestm@wpunj.edu Ronald P. Verdicchio, EducationValley Road 4098973-720-2141verdicchior@wpunj.edu Maria Villar, AnthropologyScience Hall 5013973-720-2102villarm@wpunj.edu Anton Vishio, MusicShea 114973-720-3595vishioa@wpunj.edu SGA Attorney The William Paterson University Student Government Association’s attorney, Gerald Brennan, offers free legal advice to all students. Mr. Brennan takes walk-in appointments. He can only provide legal advice and does not represent students in a court of law. Office:Student Center 315 Phone:973-479-6593 Email:gbmb30@aol.com Office Hours:Wednesday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Position:SGA Attorney Food Pantry The Pioneer Pantry, located in University Commons Room 335, is a resource for non-perishable food items and basic toiletries for currently enrolled William Paterson students in need. Website: https://www.wpunj.edu/enrolled/student-development/Pioneer-pantry
