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1. 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

2. How to Access the E-Bill

3. Gaining Parental Access to E-bill

   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

4. Breaking Down the E-Bill

5. Tuition Rates 2012/2013

   Flat Rate
6. University Fee University fee: $291 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. 2012-2013 rate
7. Activity Fee Student Discretionary Activity Fee $31.72 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 2013-2014 rate

8. Residence Hall Meal Plans

   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

9. Residence Hall Meal Plans – Cont.

   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. 8guest passes per semester $2,161 per semester (2013-2014) Web site for Dining Services: www.nmu.edu/dining

10. Dining Options

    Marketplace The Wildcat Den Cat Trax Convenience Store Fieras Starbucks Temaki & Tea/Smoothie King Café Libri Stone Creek Coffee Lounge Melted

11. Room Rates 2013-2014

    Double room $2,083/semester Single room $2,689/semester Plus Comprehensive Fee $104 per semester (laundry, wireless internet and cable)

12. Student Athletic Event Fee

    $225 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 $112.50) This allows free attendance to football, volleyball, basketball, and hockey games. For six years 2012/2013 rate

13. PEIF Recreation Membership

    Access to Superior Dome (track for running and walking, tennis and field use). Drop-in hockey and figure skating Reduced rates on Outdoor Recreational Center Equipment rentals. Includes use of all recreational facilities and intramural activities Includes aerobic classes, racquetball courts, weight room, pool, climbing wall, basket ball courts, etc. $70 for one semester* $130 for two semesters * Rate when enrolled for six or more credits 2013/2014 rate

14. Credits/Anticipated Credits

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

15. Billing Information

    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

16. Payment Options

    Pay in full Tuition and fees paid in full by Wednesday, August 7, 2013 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. 7, Sept 7, Oct 7, and Nov 7 ($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 7.

17. Questions about the E-Bill?

18. Proxy Access: Granting Parents and Others Access to Records

    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

19. Proxy Access

    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

20. Questions about Proxy Access?

21. NMU Bookstore

    Books and supplies required for all majors and minors. New, used and rental books Web site for Bookstore: www.nmu.edu/bookstore

22. NMU Bookstore - Cont.

    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

23. Reserve Textbooks for Fall 2013

    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 22-25 $10 restocking charge for orders not picked up or cancelled by August 27 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

24. Wildcat Express Card

    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

25. CatCa$h

    Adding Money is Easy! Questions: Wildcat Express Center 906-227-1686 or website: meet.nmu.edu/dining/wec

26. NMU Health Center

    906-227-2355 Two Board Certified MDs One Physician’s Assistant Nurse consultations – free Office visits start at $47 Pharmacy on site Prescription transfers/refills: 906-227-1165 www.nmu.edu/healthcenter

27. NMU Health Center – cont.

    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. NMU student insurance policy available. $1,459 student only $150 deductible for each injury or sickness www.nmu.edu/healthcenter 2012/2013 rates

28. Parking Permit

    Valid Sept. 1 through Aug. 31 Permits should be purchased within the first week of the semester Motor vehicles 1st vehicle $140 2nd vehicle $70 Motorcycles/Mopeds $22.50 Bicycles – No fee (must register with Public Safety) www.nmu.edu/publicsafety 2013/2014 rates
29. LAKESAFETY Presque Isle - Break Wall Presque Isle – Black Rocks Picnic Rocks Park

30. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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

31. Questions?

32. NMU Financial Aid

33. 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
34. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) File online at www.fafsa.ed.gov with Department of Education PIN 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
35. Quick Facts $86 million dollars last year About 85% of our students receive some kind of financial aid – federal, state, private, NMU funds 90% of new freshmen
36. 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
37. 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
38. Student Loans Federal Direct Loans – Subsidized/Unsubsidized Subsidized – no interest while in school (3.4-6.8%) Unsubsidized – interest builds while in school (6.8%) Typically at $5,500/yr Perkins Loans (5% interest rate) Typically at $1,000/yr – Pell eligible students Alternative Student Loans Private Lenders PLUS Loan – Federal Loan for Parents (payments can now be deferred)
39. 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
40. Change in Circumstances Contact us if you experience any change in circumstances from 2012: Loss of job or income Divorce or separation Excessive out of pocket medical bills Request for Re-Evaluation Form
41. Rights and Responsibilities Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Completion percentage (67%) GPA Attempted credits (150%)
42. 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
43. 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!
44. 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!