Transcript Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About:
• 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!