Financial Aid & ScholarshipsNew Student Orientation

A copy of this presentation is locatedin the parent information packet

How to contact us:

Phone: 702-895-3424Fax: 702-895-1353

OR….

Visit today with a financial aid counselor at the Student Union information booths from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

http://finaid.unlv.edu/

2010-2011

ESTIMATE

MyUNLV Web Portal

Your online information link to Financial Aid, Cashiering, Registration, holds, etc.

https://my.unlv.nevada.edu

2010-2011

Elvis the King

2010-2011

Elvis the King

2011 Spring

2010 Fall

2010-2011

Elvis the King

2010 Fall

08/13/2010

08/13/2010

Elvis’

How will your financial aid apply to your bill?

If you have completed the necessary steps as described in your “To Do” lists, your financial aid will show up as “Anticipated Aid” to be credited towards your Cashiering billing statement.

Ten days prior to the beginning of the semester, your “Anticipated Aid” will turn into “Actual Aid” and reduce your Cashiering billing statement.

(1) Direct Deposit (fastest)Can sign up via MyUNLV under “Self Service”

OR

(2) Paper Check

How to receive a financial aid refund?

* Example:Tuition & Fees = $2,800Less Student Loan $2,500Less Scholarship $1,000$700 financial aid refund to student

2.0 cumulative GPA

Must successfully complete 70% of your classes attempted

Graduate within 186 credit hours

How to maintain your overall financial aid eligibility?

If you add or drop classes, your financial aid…..

Could be adjusted on or before the “Census Date”. Could be in jeopardy if you drop classes after the Census Date. Make sure you understand the financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.

Most delays were preventable: Student did not complete the Master Promissory Note Student did not complete Entrance Loan Counseling Student or parent did not respond to outstanding paperwork requests Student did not maintain an accurate home address or e-mail address Student did not check online account information “To Do” lists in a timely manner Student submitted paperwork to UNLV without sufficient time for processing before the deadline Parent did not complete the PLUS loan worksheet

When are your tuition and fees due?

August 20, 2010 is the last day to pay without incurring a late fee with the Cashiering Office

Installment Payment Plan is available called “Tuition Management Systems”

$45 enrollment fee allows you to break your fall semester account charges into 5 payments Go to: www.afford.com

Questions?

“Your mother and I had no idea you felt this way. Of course you may stay and get your doctorate.”