1 Accepted Student Day 2017 Next Steps in Becoming a Golden Bear
2 Admissions
3 Admissions Next Steps in Your Golden Bear Enrollment …Pay your $200 non-refundable Advanced Registration Deposit (ARD) before May 1 Deposits accepted today in Room 103 of Academic Forum Register for student and family CONNECTIONS orientation Take math placement prior to orientation Submit your application for campus housing All new students are required to live on campus first two years
4 Financial Aid Services
5 Financial Aid You’ve Completed the FAFSA, now what?Information received and reviewed by Financial Aid Services (FAS) If not selected for verification, student will be packaged with eligible aid If selected for verification, student must provide requested documentation What is Verification? Process to ensure that data presented on FAFSA is correct student must provide requested documentation Once documentation is reviewed, FAS will process and create an award package for student
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7 Financial Aid
8 Financial Aid To Do ListThe “To Do” List indicates items that require your attention to ensure that your financial aid is processed. Common items shown: Direct Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) Verification documentation Final high school transcripts
9 #Scholarships Golden Bear scholarships (in-state residents only)Maroon - Must have 1080 SAT total (new test) or 21 ACT composite score and show need; eligible for $1000; renewable Gold SAT total (new test) or 23 ACT composite score and show need; eligible for $1500; renewable Platinum (debt-free tuition) SAT total (new test) or 21 ACT composite score, must be PELL eligible and show need. Award amount based on total cost (tuition and fees) minus PELL and/or PHEAA grant eligibility; minimum award of $1000; renewable. Student may not have a tuition waiver of any kind or a STEM grant. Award amounts will vary and subject to change as the student's eligibility changes.
10 Out of State Tuition DiscountNew first-year students receive a 40% reduction of the out-of-state tuition. To remain eligible for a maximum of four years, the student must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA and be continuously enrolled full-time at the university every fall and spring semester, as well as successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year. First-time transfer students, who have a minimum of 24 transferable credits are eligible for this program. Students receive a 40% reduction of the out-of-state tuition. To remain eligible for a maximum of three years, the student must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA and be continuously enrolled full-time at the university every fall and spring semester, and successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year.
11 Honors Scholarships The Sesquicentennial Academic Honors ScholarshipAwarded to high school seniors who have a 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 1410 SAT total (new test) of the SAT or 30 composite on the ACT. The student will receive $7,000 per year for four years as long as he or she participates in the Honors program, lives on campus for the first three years, and completes a minimum of 30 credits per year. • The President's Academic Honors Scholarship Awarded to high school seniors who have a 3.25 cumulative GPA and a or 1270 SAT total (new test) of the SAT or 26 composite on the ACT. The student will receive $1,000 per year for four years as long as he or she participates in the Honors program, lives on campus for the first two years, and completes a minimum of 30 credits per year. • The Transfer Book Award Awarded to all first-time transfer students who enter Kutztown University with any type of Associate's degree. This is a one-time book award of $500 for one academic year (fall or spring only) to be utilized in the KU Campus Store.
12 Grants and Loans Grants Education Loans Pell PHEAA State GrantDelaware Scholarship Incentive Grant DC Grant Other states Federal Direct Stafford Loan Federal Perkins Loan Federal Parent PLUS Loan Private education loans
13 Financial Aid ChecklistMake sure all your information is available to us Pay attention to your “To Do” list and complete all items Make sure final high school transcript is sent after you graduate to the Office of Admissions The majority of our communications is , please pay attention and respond.
14 Financial Aid ServicesTo contact us, you are always welcome to stop by, call or us. Stratton Administration Building Phone: Fax: Office hours 8 am – 4:30 pm Summer hours 8 am – 4 pm Bernard McCree, Director – Financial Aid Services
15 Office of Student Accounts
16 Reach out to us, the sooner the better We WANT to HELP and GUIDE youWe are here to HELP! We CARE! We UNDERSTAND! We LISTEN! We have IDEAS! We do NOT have ESP! Reach out to us, the sooner the better We WANT to HELP and GUIDE you
17 FERPA Family Education Rights & Privacy ActStudent MUST give the school permission to speak to any third party (including parents). This includes sharing balances and aid information. Good for one academic year. Students should complete the FORM in June at CONNECTIONS orientation! Located on the Registrar’s Office website (link on our pages)
18 Who We Are & What We Do Invoicing Posting payments529 inquiries / deferments Posting financial aid after released to us Refunding any overpayments Outside scholarships (non-KU) Supply award letters each semester / academic year Have funds mailed to us to disburse Providing HELP on options to pay and meet deadlines Payment Plan monitoring
19 Invoicing InformationONLINE ONLY – no mail DUE DATES: FALL 2017 – Invoiced in MyKU mid-July DUE August 4, 2017 SPRING 2018 – Invoiced in MyKU late Nov. / early Dec. DUE January 2, 2018 Winter & Summer Sessions – Due date assigned to charges DUE 7 days from date of registration
20 Payment Methods Cash & check in the Office of Student AccountsMail is fine! Online – in MyKU only E-check – ACH debit from a checking or savings account. Cost – FREE (unless returned for NSF, un-locatable account or any other reason) Credit Card – American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa Cost – non-refundable 2.75% processing fee retained by processing company 529 / TAP / College Plans Submit online for payment to be sent to us
21 Finances Area Pending Aid MUST show here Quick Live Link
22 Invoice History RemainsPDF Documents
23 Invoice Sample Great for 529 submissions PDF Document In MyKU
24 Payment Plans Semester based – not personalizedTuition Pay - 3rd party site $35 per plan Early set up with ESTIMATES No fee updates or changes after invoices ready Payments for plans must be paid to the plan Not on MyKU
25 Summer & Winter SessionsPayment Plan Dates FALL 2017 SPRING 2018 5 payment plan 5/1, 6/1, 7/1, 8/1, 9/1 4 payment plan 6/1, 7/1, 8/1, 9/1 3 payment plan 8/1, 9/1, 10/1 5 payment plan 10/1, 11/1, 12/1, 1/1, 2/1 4 payment plan 11/1, 12/1, 1/1, 2/1 3 payment plan 12/28, 2/1, 3/1 Summer & Winter Sessions Specially designed plans are available!
26 Military Funding Direct payments vs. indirect paymentsVeteran Enrollment Certification Form required in the Registrar’s Office every semester Required Direct payments vs. indirect payments Direct payments – funds that come directly to KU Chapter 31, 33, Yellow Ribbon, Tuition Assistance, EAP Deferment possible In-direct payments – funds that go home to the soldier or family Chapter 35, Chapter 30, 1606/1607, kickers, etc. Deferment not possible Several double-dipping rules apply Contacts: Registrar’s Office & Office of Student Accounts
27 Overpayments / RefundsDon’t throw this away when it arrives this summer! Student chooses HOW!
28 Bookstore Accounts We can HELP!To help students whose accounts are in good standing, who are expecting a refund based on Pending Aid, be able to purchase textbooks in our bookstore, we offer Bookstore Accounts. Apply online or in Financial Aid Services Office Requests start 1 week before semester starts (fall & spring only) - refund link on the left Criteria for review: aid status, potential overpayment, required items, good standing (no prior debts or holds), and granted permissions. KU Campus Store only ONE account per semester, per student Account amounts range from $200 - $750 expected refund will be reduced until program completed If approved, takes up to 48 hours to use account in bookstore
29 Parental Involvement Joint discussionsDon’t DO for the student, encourage them and help them Have students log in and complete requirements Terms & Conditions, Intent to Attend, Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Notes, etc. Explain loans, due dates, payments – costs involved Empower THEM! Students do better when they have a vested interest & understand! We are sorry, and please don’t be mad with us… without the FERPA release – we can’t tell a parent anything, even balance information.
30 Guide for First Time StudentsWebsite Costs Guide for First Time Students
31 Guide for First Time Students
32 Contact Us 225 Stratton Administration Building 610-683-4133 Director – Wendy Pursell Student Account Coordinator – Katie Hallman Hours: Fall & Spring: 8am – 4:30pm Summer: 8am – 4:00pm
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35 CONNECTIONS Orientation ProgramWho must attend? CONNECTIONS orientation is a mandatory program for all new students. Optional parent orientation program offered in June. What happens at CONNECTIONS orientation? Students receive their fall class schedule, obtain their student ID, meet faculty, staff, fellow students and learn more about life at KU. How do I register to attend? Pay your $200 Advance Registration Deposit Register online through MyKU. Select orientation date. Complete all items on the New Student Checklist
36 Visit our table at the Marketplace today!CONNECTIONS Orientation Program What is the cost to attend orientation? There is no charge to the student to attend orientation Parents (per person) - $10 in advance ($15 the day of the program) Where can I find information on how to register? Instructions are included in your orientation invitation and on our website (610) Visit our table at the Marketplace today!
37 Visit MyKU or call our officeSign up now for your orientation day! Visit MyKU or call our office
38 Orientation ChecklistPay $200 Advanced Registration Deposit by May Register for CONNECTIONS Orientation Visit the web page “Preparing for Kutztown” and complete all items listed Complete the Housing Application and Pay Fee Complete FAFSA Submit verification documents (if selected) Send signature page for PA state grant (PA Residents) Choose a payment plan (if applicable)
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