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

How to Access the E-Bill

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

Breaking Down the E-Bill

Tuition Rates 2012/2013

Credit Hours

Michigan Resident Undergraduate

Nonresident Undergraduate

1 $336.00 $540.002 $672.00 $1,080.003 $1,008.00 $1,620.004 $1,344.00 $2,160.005 $1,680.00 $2,700.006 $2,016.00 $3,240.007 $2,352.00 $3,780.008 $2,688.00 $4,320.009 $3,024.00 $4,860.00

10 $3,360.00 $5,400.0011 $3,696.00 $5,940.00

12 TO 18 $4,032.00 $6,480.0019 $4,368.00 $7,020.0020 $4,704.00 $7,560.00

Flat Rate

University FeeUniversity 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

Activity FeeStudent 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, SFCCampus Cinema, Gonzo, First Aid

Productions, Student Art Gallery, Northern Arts & Entertainment, and Platform Personalities

2013-2014 rate

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

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.

8 guest passes per semester

$2,161 per semester (2013-2014)

Web site for Dining Services: www.nmu.edu/dining

Dining Options•Marketplace

•The Wildcat Den

•Cat Trax Convenience Store

•Fieras

•Starbucks

•Temaki & Tea/Smoothie King

•Café Libri

•Stone Creek Coffee Lounge

•Melted

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)

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

PEIF Recreation Membership$70 for one semester*

$130 for two semesters Includes use of all

recreational facilities and intramural activities

Includes aerobic classes, racquetball courts, weight room, pool, climbing wall, basket ball courts, etc.

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.

* Rate when enrolled for six or more credits

2013/2014 rate

Credits/Anticipated Credits

Scholarships

Loans

Grants

These can change from semester to semester depending on eligibility

and awards

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

Payment Options

•Pay in fullTuition 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 Plan4 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 PaymentIf 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.

Questions about the E-Bill?

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

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

Questions about Proxy Access?

NMU Bookstore

Books and supplies required for all majors and minors.

New, used and rental books

Web site for Bookstore: www.nmu.edu/bookstore

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

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

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 employmentPEIFLibrary Wells Fargo Banking Function for on and off campus (optional)

Office located in University Center adjacent to Bank

CatCa$hAdding Money is Easy!

Cash Check

Credit Card

Debit Card

In-person at Wildcat Express Center University Center – first floor X X X X

Online (students, parents, grandparents and guardians)nmu.managemyid.com

X X

Value Port III machine (LRC – main floor) X

Circulation Desk at Library (LRC – main floor) X X

Questions: Wildcat Express Center 906-227-1686 or website: meet.nmu.edu/dining/wec

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

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

Parking Permit

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/publicsafety2013/2014 rates

Valid Sept. 1 through Aug. 31

Presque Isle - Break Wall

Presque Isle – Black RocksPicnic Rocks Park

LAKE

SAFETY

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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

Questions?

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 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

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

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 (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)

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 2012:

•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!