Accepted Student Day 2016
What’s Next?
Congratulations on your
acceptance to KU!
Next Steps
After acceptance…
• A non refundable $200 Advanced
Registration Deposit (ARD) should be paid by
May 1st
• After receipt of ARD, you will be:
• invited to CONNECTIONS orientation program
• able to apply for on campus housing
Next up a representative from…
Financial Aid Services
Financial Aid Services
How will I find funding to pay for college?
• It all starts with completing the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• School Code – 003322
• Do not Delay – do this NOW!
Contact Us:
financialaid@kutztown.edu
610-683-4077
Financial Aid Services
You’ve completed the FAFSA, now what?
1. Financial Aid Services receives the data submitted on the
FAFSA.
2. Eligibility is determined for all possible aid and we send one
(1) paper award letter. Future awards / updates are
electronic only.
3. If you are selected for verification, we request additional
information sent to us to determine your aid eligibility.
Urgency is encouraged on these submissions.
Financial Aid Services
What is Verification?
Students choosing to use Federal Financial Aid (Stafford Loans, Parent PLUS
Loans, Pell Grants and more) may be selected for Verification.
Verification means that we are being asked to verify that your information
processed on the FAFSA is correct. Often mistakes can cause a students aid
package to be less than it could be, or more.
Common items required include:
• Tax Transcripts – student and parents
• W-2 copies – student and parents
• Verification form – make sure it’s the right one
*URGENCY* – If selected for Verification – respond with urgency as aid cannot
show as Pending Aid towards your charges until this process is completed and it
can take up 2 weeks to review and verify.
Financial Aid Services
Transfer Students
FAFSA (Federal Aid)
1. Notify your current school and ask what they need / cancel your aid there.
a) Make sure you withdraw through their Registrar’s Office.
2. Add Kutztown University’s code to your FAFSA – 003322
Already applied for loans for 2016/2017 year with your current school?
1. Notify your current school and ask what they need / cancel your aid there
2. May need to re-apply for PLUS loans or Alternative / Private loans.
Have questions? Contact Us:
financialaid@kutztown.edu
610-683-4077
Sources of Financial Aid
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Federal PELL Grant
Federal SEOG Grant
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Scholarships (Institutional and Private, Need and Non
Need Based)
• State Grant and Special Programs
(PA State Grant, PATH Scholarships, Chaffee
Grants for foster children)
• Private Loans
Scholarships
A separate application for our scholarships is not required
Every student who completes a FAFSA is reviewed for scholarship eligibility.
Scholarships include, but are not limited to:
• Kutztown University Golden Bear Scholarships (in-state 1st time, 1st year
students only)
• Board of Governors Tuition Waivers (in-state)
• KU Promise Scholarships (open to all STEM majors)
• Out-of-State Tuition Reduction Program
** Exception : The Clarence Schock Scholarship is for students from
selected counties in southern PA. Applications are available on our
website. Firm April 1st deadline.
Details on these and other scholarships can be found at
www.kutztown.edu/scholarships
Scholarships
New scholarships for Fall 2016!
1. The Sesquicentennial Academic Honors Scholarship
($7,000/year for 4 years)
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High school seniors with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and 1350 SAT (CR&M) or 30 ACT
Renewal requires participation in Honors program, on campus residence for
1st 3 years & minimum of 30 credit completion/year
2. The President's Academic Honors Scholarship ($1,000
/year for 4 years)
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High school seniors with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and 1200 SAT (CR&M) or 26 ACT
Renewal requires participation in Honors program, on campus residence for
1st 2 years, & minimum of 30 credit completion/year
3. The Transfer Book Award (One-time book award of $500)
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All first-time transfer students with any Associate's degree
Fall or Spring only; must be used in the KU Campus Bookstore
Financial Aid Services
Important Deadlines
• March 1 - encouraged FAFSA deadline
– Yes, you can complete this AFTER March 1st
• April 15 - FAFSA must be processed and received by KU BY May 1st
deadline (PA residents) for PA State Grant consideration
– Complete and submit by April 15 th to avoid missing out!
• June 1 – Start to apply for additional loans AFTER this date
– Credit checks valid for 180 days [PLUS] & 90 days [private]
– Federal Direct PLUS loan at www.studentloans.gov (parents apply)
– Private loan at www.elmselect.com (students apply with co-signer)
• July 1 - Receiving an outside scholarship?
– Forward a copy of your letter to the Office of Student Accounts every semester /
academic year. The sooner you submit, the sooner we can show on invoice.
• MyKU portal –To Do Lists!
Next up a representative from…
The Office of Student Accounts
FERPA
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
Student MUST give the school permission to speak to any third parties
(including parents). This includes sharing balance due and aid
information. Good for one academic year.
Students should complete the form
in June @ CONNECTIONS!
Located on the Registrar’s Office website
Who We Are & What We Do
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Invoicing
Posting payments
529 inquiries / deferments
Posting Financial Aid after released to us
Refunding any overpayments
Outside Scholarships
– Share 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
Contact Us:
studentaccounts@kutztown.edu
610-683-4133
Invoicing Information
KU invoices electronically only – no mail!
Due Dates:
Fall 2016 (invoice July 2016)Spring 2017 (invoice Dec 2016)
DUE: 8/5/2016
DUE: 1/3/2017
Summer / Winter Sessions
DUE: Within 7 days from registration date
Payment Methods
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Cash & check in the Office of Student Accounts
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
Invoicing Samples
Pending
Aid must
show here
Quick live link
Invoicing Samples
Invoicing Samples
Payment Plans
Semester Based Payment Plans - **subject to change**
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Tuition Pay administered by Higher One only
$35 enrollment fee per plan per semester
Special plans exist for summer and winter sessions!
Plans can be set up with estimates and adjusted later at no cost!
TuitionPaymentPlan.com/Kutztown
Spring Plans
Fall Plans
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5 Pays
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– May, June, July, Aug, Sept
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4 Pays
– Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
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– June, July, Aug, Sept
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3 Pays
– July, Aug, Sept
5 Pays
4 Pays
– Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
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3 Pays
– Dec, Jan, Feb
Military Benefits / Funding
• Veteran Enrollment Certification form required in the Registrar’s Office
every semester
• Required
Military Funding
• 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
Any balance not covered by Direct Military Benefits must be paid in full by the due date
assigned, or we must be able to verify pending aid or satisfactory payment plan.
Several double-dipping rules apply when mixing benefits.
Bookstore Accounts
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 through the Financial Aid Services one week before school starts.
• Fall requests start August 22nd
• www.kutztown.edu/studentaccounts - refund link on the left
• Eligibility determined by:
• Aid status, potential overpayment, required items, good standing (no
prior debts or holds), and granted permissions.
• KU Bookstore only
• ONE account only per semester, per student
• Amounts range from $200 - $750 (expected refund will be reduced)
• If approved, takes up to 48 hours to use account in bookstore
Parental Involvement
Joint discussions
• Encourage your student to help themself.
• Student should log in and complete requirements
• Terms & Conditions, Intent to Attend, Entrance Counseling and
Master Promissory Notes, etc.
• Explain loans, due dates, payments and costs involved
• Empower your son and daughter!
Website:
www.kutztown.edu/studentaccounts
Costs
Guide for First
Time Students!
Guide for First Time
Students
Next up a representative from…
CONNECTIONS Orientation Program
CONNECTIONS Orientation Program
Who must attend?
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CONNECTIONS orientation is a mandatory program for all new students.
Optional Parent orientation program offered in June.
What happens at CONNECTIONS orientation?
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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?
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Pay your $200 Advance Registration Deposit
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Register online through your MyKU. Select your orientation date.
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Complete all items on the New Student Checklist
CONNECTIONS Orientation Program
What is the cost to attend orientation?
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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?
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Instructions are included in your orientation invitation and on our website
www.kutztown.edu/CONNECTIONS
(610) 683-4088
Visit our table at the Marketplace today!
 Pay $200 Advanced Registration
Deposit by May 1st
 Register for CONNECTIONS
Orientation
 Apply for housing (if applicable)
 Complete FAFSA by March 1st
 Submit verification documents (if
selected
 Send signature page for PA state
grant (PA residents)
 Choose a payment plan (if applicable)
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