Everything Youve Ever Wanted to Know About Tuition

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 My. NMU • Students may elect to give their parents access to their financial information via EBill’s Authorized Users function

Breaking Down the E-Bill

Tuition Rates 2016/2017 Lower Division (up to 56 credits) Flat Rate

University Fee University fee: $312 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. 2016 -2017 rate

Activity Fee Student Discretionary Activity Fee $35. 22 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, First Aid Productions, Student Art Gallery, Northern Arts & Entertainment, and Platform Personalities 2016 -2017 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 Plan. Web site for Dining Services: www. nmu. edu/dining

Constant Meal Plan • Required for Freshman and optional for other on-campus residents • Students can eat an unlimited amount of meals per week in either The Marketplace or the Wildcat Den. • Students can choose from the Platinum or Gold Plan: Platinum Constant Plan Gold Constant Plan (default) $375 per semester of Dining Dollars* $160 per semester of Dining Dollars* 10 guest passes per semester 8 guest passes per semester $2, 455 per semester $2, 339 per semester * Dining Dollars can be used for purchases in any facility operated by Dining Services. 2016 -2017 rate Web site for Dining Services: www. nmu. edu/dining

Room Rates 2016 -2017 Double room $2, 463/semester Single room $3, 169/semester Plus Comprehensive Fee $117 per semester (laundry, wireless internet and cable)

Student Athletic Event Fee § $246 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 $123. 00) This allows free attendance to football, volleyball, basketball, and hockey games. For six years 2016/2017 rate

PEIF Recreation Membership* $79 per semester *Refundable by 5 th day of semester § Includes use of all recreational facilities and intramural activities § Access to Superior Dome (track for running and walking, tennis and field use). § Includes aerobic classes, racquetball courts, weight room, pool, climbing wall, basketball courts, etc. § Drop-in hockey and figure skating * Rates when enrolled for six or more credits 2016/2017 rate § Reduced rates on Outdoor Recreational Center Equipment rentals.

Course Fees § Art and Design courses: $5 per credit § Music courses: $35 per credit (except Music in Society) § Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and Geography/Environmental Science courses: $20 per credit § Radiography Clinic experience courses: $50 per course § Technology and Occupational Sciences courses 100 -level and higher: $20 per credit

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, 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 full ØTuition and fees paid in full by Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Ø 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. 10, Sept 10, Oct 10, and Nov 10 ($50 non-refundable service fee charge applied to bill) • Deferred ØIf Payment 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) Ø Payment due by September 10.

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: Ø Student Information (Major, advisor, Residency, etc. ) Ø Academic Holds Ø Student Schedule by day/time Ø Final Grades Ø Academic Transcripts Ø Degree Evaluation Ø Address and Phone Numbers Ø Emergency Contacts Revoking Access: Students may revoke proxy access at any time

Proxy Access Select the items you would like to grant access

Questions about Proxy Access?

Barnes and Noble at Northern Michigan University § Course materials and supplies required for all majors and minors. § New, used, rental, and digital course materials § Download the “My College Bookstore” App § -place and track orders § - Special discounts Web site for Bookstore: www. nmu. edu/bookstore

Barnes and Noble at Northern Michigan University, cont. § Average cost per semester is $500 (depending upon major). § Payment options § Personal § VISA, checks (student or parent) and cash Master. Card, Discover, and American Express § Charge books to NMU student account ($500 limit per semester; only if account is in Good Standing with NMU) Web site for Bookstore: www. nmu. edu/bookstore

Wildcat Express Card One card…. does it all Meal Plans and Dining Dollars § Cat Ca$h (optional campus debit account): § Ø Ø Ø 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 §

Cat. Ca$h Adding Money is Easy! Cash In-person at Wildcat Express Center University Center – first floor X Online (students, parents, grandparents and guardians) nmu. managemyid. com X Credit/Debit Card X X Value Port III machine (LRC – main floor) X Circulation Desk at Library (LRC – main floor) X Questions: Wildcat Express Center 906 -227 -1686 or website: meet. nmu. edu/dining/wec Check

NMU Health Center www. nmu. edu/healthcenter 906 -227 -2355 Two Board Certified MDs One Nurse Practitioner §Office visits (beginning at $49) Three RN’s $30 per visit On-site lab Health Center will bill insurance We file claims for clinic/labs. If there is a deductible/co-insurance, it will be billed to student’s E-bill Consent for Treatment form must be signed if student is under 18

NMU Health Center – Pharmacy on-site Prescription transfers/refills: 906 -227 -1165 Pharmacy copays must be paid at time of service (Cash, check, credit cards accepted)

Parking Permits should be purchased within the first week of the semester §Motor vehicles Ø 1 st vehicle $140 Ø 2 nd vehicle $70 Valid Sept. 1 through Aug. 31 § Motorcycles/Mopeds $22. 50 § Bicycles – No fee (must register with Public Safety) Campus Shuttle – available weekdays 7: 30 am – 5: 00 pm www. nmu. edu/publicsafety 2016/2017 rates

Presque Isle - Break Wall Little Presque Isle Picnic Rocks Park L A K E S A F E T Y Presque Isle – Black Rocks

New Federal Requirements – Violence Against Women Act Must educate new students regarding sexual violence We are using a program called Campus Clarity § Attempts to prepare students BEFORE they begin college. § Provides a foundation relating to sex in college, partying smart, sexual violence, and healthy relationships. § Tracks how their behavior and attitude shift. § Checks in with them when they return for their second semester. We have asked students to complete the program this summer – the link will be sent to them.

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 Use FAFSA to determine financial need/aid eligibility Award federal, state, and NMU funds Send out aid notifications Paper to new students Email once students complete Orientation Help identify additional financing options Outside scholarship searches Parent (PLUS) Loans and Alternative Student Loans

Quick Facts $80 million dollars last year About 88% of our undergrad students receive some kind of financial aid – federal, state, private, NMU funds 94% of new freshmen

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) File online at www. fafsa. gov with FSA ID and password Free application – DON’T PAY A FEE TO HAVE THIS COMPLETED! Recommended filing date – March 1 of each year Can file after priority date

Expected Family Contribution ▫ Federal formula developed by Congress ▫ What a family could reasonably be expected to contribute toward education expenses for one year ▫ Not necessarily what your family will actually pay ▫ An index schools use to determine student need and the specific types and amounts of student aid you are eligible to receive.

Types of Financial Aid Gift Aid (Free Money!) Grants – typically needbased 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. 76% for 2016 -17) *150% rule – interest starts accruing* • Unsubsidized – interest while in school (3. 76% for 2016 -17) • Typically $5, 500/year total Perkins Loans – Pell eligible students 5% interest rate (no interest while in school) Typically $1, 000/year Accept/decline/reduce via My. NMU Other Loans Options Private/Alternative Lenders PLUS Loan – Federal Loan for Parents (6. 31% for 2016 -17) (payments can be deferred)

Change in Circumstances Contact us if you experience a change in circumstances from 2015 Loss of job or income Divorce or separation Excessive out of pocket medical bills Request for Re-Evaluation Form

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 Financial aid does not always cover the entire bill Scholarship searches Payment plans Alternative/PLUS loans FERPA – Release of Information

Rights and Responsibilities Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Completion percentage (67%) GPA (2. 0 cumulative) Attempted credits (150%)

For the Future File the FAFSA each year by March 1 Keep FSA ID and password NMU Foundation Scholarships – application available January/February Be sure students check email and My. NMU 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! www. nmu. edu/finaid