• Tuition Structure • Billing Information • Meal plans • Bookstore and Textbooks • Wildcat Express Card • Health Center • Parking Permits • Athletic Events • Recreation Membership • Financial Aid

• Bills are available to students on MyNMU • Students may elect to give their parents access to their financial information via E Bill’s Authorized Users function

Credit Hours

1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11

12 TO 18

19 20

Michigan Resident Undergraduate

$361.00

$722.00

$1,083.00

$1,444.00

$1,805.00

$2,166.00

$2,527.00

$2,888.00

$3,249.00

$3,610.00

$3,971.00

$4,332.00

$4,693.00

$5,054.00

Nonresident Undergraduate

$579.00

$1,158.00

$1,737.00

$2,316.00

$2,895.00

$3,474.00

$4,053.00

$4,632.00

$5,211.00

$5,790.00

$6,369.00

$6,948.00

$7,527.00

$8,106.00

Flat Rate

University Fee

 University fee: $298 per semester fee for the fall and winter semesters for all undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credits and all graduate students enrolled in eight or more credits.

2014-2015 rate

Activity Fee

Student Discretionary Activity Fee $31.88

 This fee is collected during fall and winter semesters from all graduate, undergraduate, and vocational students carrying six or more on-campus credit hours  Northwind, WUPX, ASNMU, SFC  Campus Cinema, Gonzo, First Aid Productions, Student Art Gallery, Northern Arts & Entertainment, and Platform Personalities 2014-2015 rate

• All Students

living on campus

are required to participate in a Residence Hall Meal Plan.

• Freshman

living on campus

are required to be on the

Constant Meal Pass

.

Web site for Dining Services: www.nmu.edu/dining

Constant Meal Plan

• Required for Freshman and optional for other on-campus residents • Student can eat an unlimited amount of meals per week in either The Marketplace or the Wildcat Den.

• The plan includes:  $153 per semester of

Dining Dollars

. These dollars can be used for purchases in any facility operated by Dining Services.

 8 guest passes per semester $2,194 per semester (2014-2015) Web site for Dining Services: www.nmu.edu/dining

• Marketplace • The Wildcat Den • Cat Trax Convenience Store • Fieras • Starbucks • Temaki & Tea/Smoothie King • Café Libri • Melted

Double room $2,177/semester Single room $2,804/semester Plus Comprehensive Fee $106 per semester (laundry, wireless internet and cable)

 $235 non-refundable one-time fee  Charged to all full-time (12 credit hours or more) freshman, new undergraduate and transfer students. (Transfers with 56 or more credits are charged $117.50)  This allows free attendance to football, volleyball, basketball, and hockey games.

For six years 2014/2015 rate

$70 for one semester*



$130 for two semesters

Includes use of all recreational facilities and intramural activities  Access to Superior Dome (track for running and walking, tennis and field use).

 Includes aerobic classes, racquetball courts, weight room, pool, climbing wall, basket ball courts, etc.

* Rate when enrolled for six or more credits   Drop-in hockey and figure skating Reduced rates on Outdoor Recreational Center Equipment rentals.

2014/2015 rate

 Scholarships  Loans  Grants These can change from semester to semester depending on eligibility and awards

• Payments are calculated after Financial Aid is applied.

• Payments are based on outstanding account balances (charges may be added through the semester such as single room, parking, Health Center, PEIF pass, etc.) • There is a $25 dollar late fee if payments are not made on time.

Problems?

Contact the Student Service Center 906-227-1221

• Pay in full  Tuition and fees paid in full by Wednesday, August 13, 2014  Bills will be sent via e-mail only, paper bills will not be sent • Easy Pay Plan 4 payments of tuition and fees (plus room and board, if applicable) due Aug. 13, Sept 13, Oct 13, and Nov 13 ($50 non-refundable service fee charge applied to bill) • Deferred Payment  If you use this plan you do not make an August payment. You must sign up on-line by the tuition due date. ($75 set-up fee applied to bill)  Payment due by September 13 .

Students have the ability to share any or all aspects of their academic record:         Student Information (Major, advisor, Residency, etc.) Academic Holds Student Schedule by day/time Final Grades Academic Transcripts Degree Evaluation Address and Phone Numbers Emergency Contacts

• • • Add Proxy: Enter the name and e-mail address of the person to grant access Select the “relationship” (Parent/Guardian or Other) Select the items you would like to grant access Revoking Access: Students may revoke proxy access at any time

 Books and supplies required for all majors and minors.

 New, used and rental books Web site for Bookstore: www.nmu.edu/bookstore

 Average cost per semester is $400 (depending upon major).

 Payment options  Personal checks (student or parent) and cash  VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and

CatCa$h

 Charge books to NMU student account ($500 limit; only if tuition and fees have been paid or enrolled in a payment plan & no outstanding bookstore charges) Web site for Bookstore: www.nmu.edu/bookstore

 Orders accepted through August 15  Can designate preference of new or used books  We select and pack your books for you  Pick up your books from August 21-25  $10 restocking charge for orders not picked up or cancelled by August 26  Bookstore Textbook Reservations accessed through mynmu

****CHARGED TO STUDENT ACCOUNT**** Questions? Contact the Bookstore

Telephone number: 906-227-2480 or 1-888-458-8668 Web site: www.nmu.edu/bookstore

One card….does it all

 Meal Plans and Dining Dollars  Cat Ca$h (optional campus debit account):  Printing/Copying  Bookstore  Dining  Record time and attendance for employment  PEIF  Library  Wells Fargo Banking Function for on and off campus (optional)

Office located in University Center adjacent to Bank

Adding Money is Easy!

In-person at Wildcat Express Center University Center – first floor Online (students, parents, grandparents and guardians) nmu.managemyid.com

Value Port III machine (LRC – main floor) Circulation Desk at Library (LRC – main floor)

Cash

X

Check Credit Card Debit Card

X X X Questions: Wildcat Express Center 906-227-1686 or website: meet.nmu.edu/dining/wec X X X X X

906-227-2355

 One Board Certified MD  One Physician’s Assistant  One Nurse Practitioner  Nurse consultations – free  Office visits start at $49  Pharmacy on site  Prescription transfers/refills: 906-227-1165 www.nmu.edu/healthcenter

 Charges may be billed directly to the student’s account  Health Center will bill insurance.

 Consent for Treatment form must be signed if the student is under 18.

 www.nmu.edu/healthcenter

Permits should be purchased within the first week of the semester

 Motor vehicles  1 st vehicle $140 Valid Sept. 1 through Aug. 31  2 nd vehicle $70  Motorcycles/Mopeds $22.50

 Bicycles – No fee (must register with Public Safety) 2014/2015 rates www.nmu.edu/publicsafety

Presque Isle - Break Wall

Little Presque Isle Picnic Rocks Park

L A K E S A F E T Y

Presque Isle – Black Rocks

 1974 Buckley Amendment  Relationship between students and parents  Set your own standards and expectations  Contact us  Emergencies

NMU Financial Aid

Role of NMU’s Financial Aid Office

• Help identify financial aid resources to cover the costs of education • Use FAFSA to determine financial need • Award federal, state, and NMU funds • Send out aid notifications ▫ Paper to new students ▫ Email to returning students • Help identify additional financing options ▫ Outside scholarship searches ▫ Parent (PLUS) Loans and Alternative Student Loans • Financial Aid Counselors

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• File online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Education PIN with Department of • Request paper copy from federal processor • Free application – DON’T PAY A FEE TO HAVE THIS COMPLETED!

• Recommended filing date – March 1 of each year • Can file after priority date

Quick Facts

• $84 million dollars last year • About 86% of our students receive some kind of financial aid – federal, state, private, NMU funds • 95% of new freshmen

Types of Financial Aid

• Gift Aid (Free Money!) ▫ Grants – typically need-based ▫ Scholarships – typically merit based • Self Help Aid ▫ Work-Study – student earns funds through part-time employment ▫ Loans – student must repay funds

Work Study

• Reasons to work: ▫ Money ▫ Connection to University ▫ Grades, graduation, retention ▫ References ▫ FAFSA reporting • Work study does not apply directly to the bill – student will receive a paycheck • Career Services Office

Student Loans

• Federal ▫ Direct Loans – Subsidized/Unsubsidized • Subsidized – no interest while in school (4.66%) • 150% rule – interest starts accruing • Unsubsidized – interest while in school (4.66%) • Typically at $5,500/yr  • Accept/decline/reduce on MyNMU.edu

▫ Perkins Loans (5% interest rate) Typically at $1,000/yr – Pell eligible students • Alternative Student Loans ▫ Private Lenders ▫ PLUS Loan – Federal Loan for Parents (7.21%)  (payments can now be deferred)

Things to keep in mind • Awards are based upon full time enrollment • “Passive Acceptance”

▫ Except student loans

• Outside Scholarships • Aid Adjustments

▫ EFC (FAFSA changes) ▫ Housing

• Overages

Change in Circumstances

Contact us if you experience any change in circumstances from 2013: • Loss of job or income • Divorce or separation • Excessive out of pocket medical bills Request for Re-Evaluation Form

Rights and Responsibilities

• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ▫ Completion percentage (67%) ▫ GPA ▫ Attempted credits (150%)

Helpful Hints

• Financial aid does not always cover the entire bill ▫ FREE scholarship searches ▫ Alternative loan options ▫ Payment plans • FERPA – Release of Information • Financial Aid Toolbox – Pathfinder www.nmu.edu/finaid

For the Future

• File the FAFSA each year by March 1 • Keep Department of Education PIN • NMU Foundation Scholarships – application available January/February • Be sure students check email and MyNMU site regularly • Contact us if you have questions!

Questions?

• If you have questions specific to your situation, stop by the Financial Aid Office – 2107 Hedgcock • The Financial Aid Office is open until 4:00 pm today.

• Please have your student with you!