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Financing a Fair)ield Education Orientation 2017
Financing a Fair)ield Education Orientation 2017
Today’s Agenda
§ Welcome Class of 2021! § Introductions § Of>ice of the Bursar § Financial Aid § Textbooks, Supplies & University Gear § Information Technology Help Desk (ITS4U)
§ Q & A
Of>ice of the Bursar
Gina Costa University Assistant Bursar
Email: [email protected] fair.ield.edu/bursar
Billing Statements • ALL billing statements are electronic • Bills are generated on a semester basis • VERY IMPORTANT! STUDENT SHOULD create parent and/or guardian as an Authorized User in the Online Billing and Payment system
• Student and Authorized Users receive noti.ication via email that a billing statement has been generated
• Student accesses bill via my.Fair.ield to Online Billing and Payment site
• Authorized Users access bill via URL in email
Fall Semester Bill Detailed Breakdown
Tuition (per semester) $23,245 General University Fee $ 675 Orientation Fee $ 300 Tuition Deposit $ <200> Health Insurance $ 1,948** * Fee removed once waiver is completed
If living ON campus Room (per semester) $ 4,375
Note: Room deposit credited at end of residency Meal Plan (per semester) $ 2,765
Meal Plans
Plan Options Rate per Semester -‐Base Plan: 14 Meals per week plus 100 Dining Dollars per semester $2,765 -‐Unlimited meals per week plus 200 Dining Dollars per semester $3,350 -‐Commuter meal plans available Varies
Online Billing and Payment Site
Allows Student and Authorized User to access the site 24x7 to:
• Review the billing statements • View account activity • Make payments online via e-‐check
Important Dates
Ac$on Deadline
Fall semester billing generated 1st week of JULY
Fall semester payment due Last day for receipt of enrollment in Fall semester monthly payment plan
AUGUST 1
Final date for Fall semester extension of receipt of Direct/PLUS Loan proceeds *Late fee assessed a)er this date
SEPTEMBER 30
Monthly Tuition Payment Plan Tuition Management Systems (TMS)
• Flexible alternative to traditional lump-‐sum payment at the start of semester
• Allows you pay the total cost of tuition, room and board and fees in 5 equal monthly installments
• Families .ind smaller payments easier to manage • Real-‐time integration of payments with Fair.ield University student account
Monthly Tuition Payment Plan
• This plan is NOT a loan!
• NO interest charges!
• $40 per semester enrollment fee
• Reduces or eliminates borrowing; families pay out of current income or savings
• May be used on a stand-‐alone basis or as a supplement to .inancial aid
Monthly Tuition Payment Plan Tuition Management Systems (TMS)
• Determine the amount you will pay through the Monthly Plan
• Complete the enrollment form online Fair>ield.afford.com
• TMS will notify Fair.ield University of your participation in the Monthly Plan
Determining Your Plan Amount
Fall Semester Direct Expenses Tuition $23,245 Room & Board (if applicable) $ 7,140 General University Fee $ 675 Total Expenses $31,060 Note: Do not include books or personal expenses in Monthly Plan. Fall Semester Deductions Scholarships/Grants $10,000 Loans $ 2,250 Direct Payments to School/Other $ 3,810 Total Deductions $16,060 Amount of Semester Monthly Plan $15,000 Monthly Payment $ 3,000
Plan Enrollment Terms
Fall Semester • Five monthly payments June 1 – October 1 • Deadline to enroll is August 1 • Enrollments after June 1 must pay missed monthly payments • $40 Enrollment fee due upon sign-‐up • Adjustments allowed to plan prior to October 1 due date
Proxy Access
• Per FERPA guidelines, students must designate approved person(s) permitted to communicate with the Financial Aid and Bursar of.ices
• Proxy assignment is done by the student in my.fair.ield
• Once designated by the student, the Proxy will receive a passphrase via email
• Proxy access is granted for a .ive year period which can be modi.ied or terminated by the student
Diana M. Draper Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid & Your Bill
• Approved University aid disburses in JULY • Federal aid will appear as a “MEMO” (pending approval)
• Deduct “MEMO” items from balance due • Federal Work-‐Study does NOT disburse to the student’s account
Financial Aid & Your Bill If you do NOT see University aid or MEMO items on your bill:
• Offer of aid has NOT been accepted by student • Required documents have NOT been submitted to con.irm aid award • File review is still in process * All offered aid is ESTIMATED until you are noti)ied by the Of)ice of Financial Aid of a )inal award.
Federal Loans Direct Loan Borrowers MUST complete:
• Entrance Counseling • Master Promissory Note
www.studentloans.gov
(have your FSA ID & password ready!)
Federal Loans Direct Subsidized Direct Unsubsidized
For students only For students only
Fixed rate of 4.45% (Does not accrue interest while in school)
Fixed rate of 4.45%
Origina$on fee: 1.069% if the 1st disbursement occurs on or aGer 10/1/16 and before 10/1/17
Origina$on fee: 1.069% if the 1st disbursement occurs on or aGer 10/1/16 and before 10/1/17
Payments are deferred Payments are deferred
Repayment opJons vary Repayment opJons vary
Reapply each year! Reapply each year!
More details:
fairfield.edu/loans
More details:
fairfield.edu/loans
Other Financing DIRECT PLUS LOAN ALTERNATIVE LOANS
For parents only For students & co-‐signer
Fixed rate 6.00% Variable rates & interest accrues
Origina$on fee: 4.276 if the 1st disbursement occurs on or aGer 10/1/16 and before 10/1/17
Fixed rates & monthly payments
Monthly or deferred payments Low or no fees
Repayment opJons vary Repayment opJons vary
Reapply each year! Reapply each year!
More details:
fairfield.edu/loans
More details:
elmselect.com
Renewal of Financial Aid Awards The Office of Financial Aid will renew your financial aid every academic year providing you have met all of the following conditions: 1. You have applied and met all of the filing deadlines* 2. You have met the required cumulative grade point average for any scholarship awarded 3. You continue to demonstrate sufficient financial need for all need based aid 4. You maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards** AND 5. You are enrolled full-time every semester for no more than a total of eight consecutive semesters.
Filing Dates* Status
Impact on University Grant Aid
January 1 – April 15, 2018
On $me 100% eligibility for University aid, need-‐
based April 16 – July 1, 2018
Late! University aid awarded as funds permit,
on a first-‐come, first-‐served basis
July 2, 2018 and Later
No longer qualify!
Zero eligibility for University aid
Due to federal regulations, we must monitor a student’s progress towards degree completion. Both Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Pace of Enrollment are considered in calculating SAP.** 2018-2019 FAFSA and CSS is available on OCTOBER 1, 2017
DEADLINES & AID CANCELLATION
Financial Aid Requirement(s) Deadline
-‐ Direct Loan Entrance Counseling -‐ Master Promissory Note -‐ Federal Work-‐Study Employment forms
JULY 1
-‐ VerificaJon documents (selected students) AUGUST 1
-‐ Final date to originate Direct/PLUS Loans SEPTEMBER 21
-‐ Sibling Enrollment Form -‐ Final date for Fall semester extension of receipt of Direct/PLUS Loan proceeds *Late fee assessed a)er this date
SEPTEMBER 30
FIRST YEAR TIMELINE & EXPECTATIONS
Financial Aid Event Time Frame
Last date to process fall financial aid DECEMBER 20
Spring federal aid disbursement JANUARY 16
2018-‐2019 Financial Aid applicaJons (FAFSA & CSS Profile) due date – NO excepJons! APRIL 15
Last date to process spring financial aid MAY 11
SAP Review for 18-‐19 aid renewal (federal and merit) – NoJce of cancellaJon mailed/emailed to students.
Week of: June 4
2018-‐2019 Award Lebers released via email Week of: June 4
Aid cancellaJon appeal deadline – NO excepJons! JULY 16
Outside Scholarships
• Checks should be mailed to the Of.ice of the Bursar with student name and ID#
• Depending on the amount received, federal and state aid may be adjusted
• University need-‐based aid may be adjusted • Scholarship Info Board in the Of.ice of Financial Aid!
• Like us! facebook.com/Fair>ieldUFinaid
Of.ice of Financial Aid correspondence will ONLY be to STUDENTS via
University Email
my.fair>ield.edu
NO paper letters mailed (exceptions for appeals, special
circumstances & request from student)
&
Of)ice of Financial Aid Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center 1073 North Benson Road
Fair.ield, CT 06824 Phone (203) 254-‐4125
Email [email protected] fair.ield.edu/.inaid
The Stag Spirit Shop (Barone Campus Center, 2nd Floor) • University Apparel & Gifts, School Supplies, Computer & Phone Accessories, Health & Beauty Items, Dorm Supplies, Stags On The Run Convenience Store
The Fair>ield University Bookstore & Starbucks Café (1499 Post Road Fair.ield, CT Downtown Fair.ield) • Textbooks & Course Materials, Full trade book selection and so much more!
Stop by…
ü New and Used • Used books equal to a 25% savings.
• Are eligible for buy back .
ü Textbook Rental • Register online during checkout!
• Rent and save big (up to 80% off new)!
• Less risk due to upfront savings .
ü Digital Textbooks • Interactive.
• Better for the environment. • On average 45-‐65% of new list price.
Textbook Options
ü Savings of up to 80% compared to new list price ü Shop in-‐store now or online
ü Allows students to chose a preferred form of payment, including their Stag Card
ü Allows students the freedom to highlight and take notes all within the normal wear and tear associated with coursework
Textbook Rental
ü Fantastic new savings program ü Will match Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Chegg
ü Can match printed or mobile for like items in stock within seven days of purchase
ü Price Match placed on store card allowing future purchase for anything in the store
Price Match
We communicate with the faculty on their textbook needs and then buy as many used books as possible to save our students money. TEXTBOOK BUYBACK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
ü Up to 50% of initial purchase price! ü Cash!
CONVENIENCE ü Available at both store locations during buyback periods at the end of the semester
Buyback Information
“ The Right Book At The Right Price”
GENERAL READING BOOKS ü Fair.ield University Faculty Authors ü Huge Children’s Book Section ü Bestsellers ü Voted “Best Bookstore in Fair.ield County”
QUICK STUDY GUIDES ü Available for most subjects.
ü Chemistry, Physics, Health, etc. EXAM REFERENCES
ü SAT & ACT Prep. ü Graduate School Exams
ü GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc. ü Nursing Study Guides
TRADE & REFERENCE BOOKS
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
OFFICIAL Fair)ield GEAR
SCHOOL SUPPLIES ü Full line of school supplies ü Calendars and planners ü Blue Books & Clickers
CONVENIENCE ü Snacks & Drinks ü Health/Beauty Aid Products ü Personal Need Items
ACCESSORIES ü Kate Spade & Lily Pulitzer ü Go-‐Pro and Fit Bits ü iPhone & iPad accessories ü Headphones and computer
accessories
OFFICIAL Fair)ield GIFTS ü License Plate Frames & Car Decals ü Glassware & Travel Mugs
ü Stuffed Animals ü Blankets ü Flags & Banners ü Phone Cases ü Keychains & Lanyards ü And more!
CAMPUS LIVING ü Dorm room essenJals ü GreeJng cards & balloons ü Mailing envelopes and FedEx
Shipping Services
STARBUCKS CAFE
OFFICIAL FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY GEAR
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
ü Bookstore GiG Cards
ü GraduaJon EssenJals ü Cap & Gown ü Announcements ü Class Rings
ü FedEx Shipping Services
ü Fax Service
Bookstore Student Employment ü Flexible work hours ü Apply online or in-‐store
ü Discounts include… ü 10% OFF Textbooks ü 25% OFF Merchandise
Apply online at follea.com/careers
For more information check out:
fair>ieldbookstore.com
the Preferred Laundry Service of Fairfield University
ü Personal laundry bag ü Variety of Wash and Fold Plans ü Drycleaning ü Two day turnaround ü Fabricare Mobile app feature
SIGN UP FOR A PLAN AT www.fabricarecleaners.net
OR
VISIT THEIR TABLE AT THE Info Fair
Lucas Loves Stags Laundry!
A convenient, cost-effective way to get laundry professionally cleaned
For college students, laundry can be a time consuming and often difficult chore to consistently get done. With so many students engaged in activities, in addition to their studies, it can be difficult to find the time to do their wash.
There’s a simple solution! In partnership with Fabricare Cleaners, an expert, local dry cleaner, Stags Laundry provides an efficient and affordable laundry and dry cleaning service for students so they can spend more time on their studies and activities.
Benefits• Convenient locations throughout campus
• Managed by Fairfield University students
• Partnered with a local, trusted cleaning service
• Choose from laundry on demand or semester plans
For More Information• Call 203-229-0001
• E-mail [email protected]
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
What You Need to Know
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Services
Connect
Computer Purchase
Wepa
Office 365
Other
WHAT WE DO
Support • Network registraJon assistance
• Data backups/ transfers
• Computer performance evaluaJons
Repair RemediaJon
• Network issues • TroubleshooJng & hardware evaluaJon
• Virus & malware remediaJon
InformaJon
• Hard/SoGware purchase assistance
• HP and Apple computer discounts and warranty services
• wēpa wireless prinJng kiosks
4U
WHAT WE DO
Support • Network registraJon assistance
• Data backups/ transfers
• Computer performance evaluaJons
Repair RemediaJon
• Network issues • TroubleshooJng & hardware evaluaJon
• Virus & malware remediaJon
InformaJon
• Hard/SoGware purchase assistance
• HP and Apple computer discounts and warranty services
• wēpa wireless prinJng kiosks
4U
How to Contact Us
Info Fair
(203) 254-‐4069
RecPlex (Field House) Tomorrow
ITSHelpDesk@Fair>ield.edu
Thank you.
