The Admissions Office is responsible for recruiting, processing inquiries of prospective students, reviewing applications, and selecting students with input from Faculty Advisory Committees, the Alumni Office, and the President's Office. Included in Admissions activities are visits to high schools; sponsoring receptions; hosting campus tours for students, families, and guidance counselors; awarding non-need based scholarships; and production of brochures and information sheets. Financial Aid operates under the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. the office is responsible for assigning all need-based awards and serves as a clearinghouse for any other funds assigned to students receiving need-based financial aid. the office also assists with the disbursement and verifying elibility requirements for student financial awards, such as athletic and merit scholarships and oversees international students in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of International Students/Bonner program.