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3.16.5. The publication obtains its finances from the student population through the newsletter fee, the
amount of which is fixed and determined by the Board of Regents.
3.16.6. Republic Act 7079 also known as the Campus Journalism Act and the Rules and Regulations
Governing Organized Student Activities serve as the basic guidelines of the student newspaper.
3.16.7. The student publication shall have a constitution and by-laws drafted and ratified by the editorial
board and staff members which shall be approved by the University President.
3.16.8. The student publication shall publish at least one (1) issue per semester but may increase the
number of issues depending on the availability of funds.
3.16.9. Request of utilization of funds shall be covered through a resolution signed by the officers of the
organization, its adviser and endorsed by the DSSD to the Office of the President.

3.17. Student Housing
The Student Housing Services shall be managed by the Section Head, under the direct
supervision of the DSSD Director.

3.17.1. Goals and Objectives
3.17.1.1. To assist the students adjust themselves to University life by providing them with maximum
opportunities to interact with their fellow students and by putting them close to the school
facilities; and
3.17.1.2. To provide and manage activities and services to inculcate good habits, attitudes, healthy
atmosphere conducive for study, social interaction and group living.

3.17.2. Services

3.17.2.1. Accommodation. IFSU has dormitories to provide lodgings to students who wish to be housed
within the campus in the duration of their stay in the University.
3.17.2.2. Applicants to the dormitory shall be automatically charged on a contract basis per semester,
which means that the student occupant shall pay 5 months rental per semester.
3.17.2.3. Provision on Refund. Refunds shall only be given to students who will drop.
3.17.2.4. Priority is given to freshmen and students from distant places and is on a “first come, first
served” basis.
3.17.2.5. Dormitory Fees are to be determined by the University Administration as per approval of the
Board of Regents.
3.17.2.6. Existing student cottages within the premises of the University shall be charged with
corresponding fee per person per semester to be determined by the Administration as per
recommendation and approval to the Board of Regents. Previously constructed cottages is non-
transferrable and when occupants graduated, the cottages are recommended for dismantling.
New construction of cottages is strictly prohibited.
3.17.2.7. At least 50% of the total dormitory fees shall be allocated under the fiduciary feeds for
emergency maintenance purposes of the dormitories and housing and services unit.

3.18. Student Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The Student Scholarships and Financial Assistance Services shall be managed by the Section
Head, under the direct supervision of the DSSD director.

3.18.1. Goals and Objectives
3.18.1.1. To assist students who generally belong to the “poor but deserving” group to find ways and
means of financial support (through scholarships and grants) in their studies; and
3.18.1.2. To scout for possible scholarship grantors (private grantors).

3.18.2. Services
3.18.2.1. It shall take charge of the different scholarship and educational grants offered to students
either by the University, the national government or by any interested individual, group of
persons or private company.
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