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Students ServicesThe Deanship of student Affairs offers students the following services:
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsThe University offers monthly grants/allowances to all students without reference to financial circumstances, in addition to achievement rewards granted to students who demonstrate academic excellence by achieving an A average or minimum Grade Point Average of 90% or equivalent for two consecutive terms. Loans and other types of financial aids are available to students with limited financial resources who fit the criteria set forth by social counselors at the Deanship of Student Affairs. A specialized office has also been established to meet the needs of disadvantaged students. Further information on all forms of financial aid is available through the Deanship of Student Affairs.
Student FundThe Student Fund is asocial and educational program established to offer financial assistance based upon demonstrated financial need for full-time degree students enrolled at King Abdulaziz University. It is an independent body both financially and administratively and is supervised by an administrative board whose responsibilities include To grant financial aid and to solve students financial and social problems by providing the following
-Need-based Aid which consists of two basic types (1) onetime emergency grants awarded to students who encounter emergency situations (2) continuous grants or monthly payments to students who do not receive any University assistance in the form of awards or scholarships but whose financial/social circumstances requires assistance. Student Loans a deferred payment plan available to students with limited financial resources who wish to pay for college on a monthly basis. Student Employment more than 600 students are currently employed on-campus in positions for which they are qualified and receive a monthly salary that is meant to assist them financially as well as to help them appreciate
the concept of hard work, respect for regulations, and ways of addressing financial difficulties To contribute to the establishment of cooperative projects that offer students reasonably priced essential services such as cafeterias,
bookstores, grocery stores, banking services (ATM, sta- tioneries, photocopying and hairdressers.
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To promote religious, cultural, social, and athletic activities and to offer prizes, medals, cups for achievements
in student activities, in addition to the organizing of scientific field trips and other student activities. Health Aids are also offered in cases of emergency medical care.
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