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Welcome To Balancing Act$

Welcome To Balancing Act$. Student Financial Aid 0210 Beardshear Hall (515)294-2223 E-mail: financialaid@iastate.edu http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu Become a fan on . Balancing Acts. Estimated Cost of Attendance Types of Financial Aid

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Welcome To Balancing Act$

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  1. Welcome To Balancing Act$

  2. Student Financial Aid 0210 Beardshear Hall (515)294-2223 E-mail: financialaid@iastate.edu http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu Become a fan on Balancing Acts

  3. Estimated Cost of Attendance • Types of Financial Aid • Developing a Personal Budget • AccessPlus & Financial Aid Overview

  4. Estimated Cost of Attendance 2012-2013 This information is listed on the back of the checklist you received today

  5. File FAFSA every year Free Application for Federal Student Aid Apply online at www.fafsa.gov • Iowa State University’s annual priority deadline is March 1 • Monitor the status of your FAFSA at ISU FAFSA Status Page in AccessPlus Types of Aid Available

  6. Money that does not need to be repaid • Based on FAFSA information Must show financial need Must file before March 1 for most grants • Examples: ISU Grant, FSEOG, Pell Grant Types of Aid Available: GRANTS

  7. Money that does not need to be repaid • Search & apply for scholarships every year Deadlines can be early in the spring semester • Bring scholarship checks to 0640 Beardshear • Report other Non-ISU scholarships in Access Plus under “Report Additional Aid” Types of Aid Available: SCHOLARSHIPS

  8. Money does not need to be repaid • Must file FAFSA before March 1 Must demonstrate financial need • Student must work to earn money Money paid directly to student • Student Job Board on AccessPlus Work-Study & non Work-Study positions listed Types of Aid Available: WORK-STUDY

  9. Borrowed money You must repay after graduation • In student’s name No co-signer for federal loans • Must file FAFSA for all federal loans Types of Aid Available: STUDENT LOANS

  10. Types of Aid Available: STUDENT LOANS

  11. Type of Aid Available: STUDENT LOANS

  12. Refer to your “Financial Aid Checklist” for details • Complete Entrance Counseling • Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN) • Stafford Loans: www.studentloans.gov • Perkins Loans: AccessPlus Securing Federal Student Loans

  13. Types of Aid Available: PARENT LOANS

  14. Agency responsible for management of federal loan repayment • Borrower will be notified via U.S. Postal Mail • Parents and students may not have same servicer Federal Direct Loan Servicers

  15. Discuss as a family what will work best for you • Use AccessPlus to adjust or decline aid you don’t need before accepting • Check our website for help planning www.financialaid.iastate.edu “PLANNING” on the menu bar • Expenses Estimator • Informational Videos • Financial Aid Checklist & Timeline Financial Planning Resources

  16. AccessPlus & Financial Aid

  17. Accounts Receivable 0880 Beardshear Hall (515) 294-7388 E-mail: ubill@iastate.edu http://www.iastate.edu/~u-bill/

  18. Today’s Topics How Do I Get My UBill What Are My Payment Options Third Party Access / Account Info Release Authorize the Application of Aid / Direct Deposit

  19. How Do I Get My UBill? • Your UBill is located in AccessPlus • When there is account activity you are notified via your ISU e-mail account on the first working day of each month • Account activity may include: Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Room & Meals (in Residence Halls & University Student Apartments), University Bookstore (books and education related materials only), Phone Services, Printing, Student Health Insurance, Student Health Center (SHC) Services, Parking Permits and Citations, Library Fines, CyCash, and other department charges

  20. Payment in Full • Deferred Billing Plan - $20/semester • August, September and October for Fall • January, February and March for Spring • May, June and July for Summer • Monthly Payment Plan – Annual Enrollment Fee $50 • Enrollment deadline is July 18th What Are My Payment Options?Payments are due the 20th of each monthYour UBill payment options are:

  21. What Forms Of Payments Are Accepted? • Electronic payment through “Pay Bill Online” in AccessPlus • Check Accompanied by Payment Slip: • Make check payable to Iowa State University • Write University ID (customer number) on check • Take check to drop box located behind Student Answer Center on the ground floor of Beardshear Hall OR • Mail check to: Treasurer’s Office 1220 Beardshear Hall Ames, IA 50011-2044 We DO NOT accept CREDIT CARDS for UBill payments

  22. Only the student has access until the following steps have been completed by the student in Accessplus: • Third Party Access • Allows third parties to view the Account/U-Bill and have an online payment option • Account Info Release • Allows authorized individuals to call and speak to Accounts Receivable staff regarding the UBill • Information release only • E-mail notification and information release • Mail a copy of the bill - $7.50 per semester Who Else Has Access To My UBill?

  23. Third Party Access Steps 2 3 1 4

  24. Third Party Access Steps Continued 5 6 7

  25. Account Info Release Ll L l

  26. CyCash • Maximum Charge in CyCash is $50.00 at any one time • Uses on campus • Laundry facilities • Vending machines • Participating dining locations

  27. Students must complete online authorization in AccessPlus for the application of federal financial aid for All Terms of Enrollment while at ISU • Available financial aid will be applied to the UBill first and any excess funds will be refunded directly to your bank account – Sign up in AccessPlus How Does My Financial Aid Apply To The UBill?

  28. Accounts Receivable Office Walk-in Advising Available Monday - Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM 0880 Beardshear Hall (515) 294-7388 E-mail: ubill@iastate.edu www.iastate.edu/~u-bill/ Questions?

  29. ITS WELCOMESYOU to ISU

  30. Getting the computer support you need • Services supporting you • How ITS can help you Today’s Topics

  31. Information Technology Services Computers and Networks

  32. Network Highlights • Indoors: 80+ buildings, and in the Res Halls • Outdoors: All of central campus (50+ acres) Connections are everywhere! • From 10/100MPS Up to Gigabit speeds

  33. SNAP (Student Network Access Project) Funded by student computer fees Getting Connected Is a SNAP!

  34. Do it yourself instructions

  35. Appointments for small issues

  36. Hardware warrantee repair for Apple, HP, Dell Free, virus removal for students! Drop off for longer issues

  37. 515.294.4000 Solution Center

  38. Computer labs

  39. Group project rooms

  40. Checkout equipment

  41. TechCyte, located in the University Book Store, has very attractive pricing on Apple, HP, and Dell computers, as well as printers, software and peripherals and supplies. TechCyte

  42. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/isuits Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/isuits

  43. Your NetID is used to access your e-mail, computer labs, networked resources, printing, BlackBoard classes, and more. • To register for your NetID, Stop by 195 Durham Center (Solution Center) Your NetID is the

  44. Examines your computer for • virus protection* • weak passwords • security problems • writes you a prescription • You will have several days to remedy the situation before your computer is removed from the campus network * Free Microsoft Security Essentials is available to students Computer Inspector

  45. You need to be a responsible user • Don’t download pirated music, software, games or movies • DMCA “take down” notices are down from the previous year, but ISU students still received 800 such complaints last year. Networks are great, but…

  46. Get to Know these Applications BlackBoard

  47. Call (515) 294-4000 • Stop by 195 Durham Center • Appointments http://solution.its.iastate.edu/ • Email solution@iastate.edu Solution Center

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