Money Matter$ November 2011 Cashier’s Office Monthly Newsletter (904) 620-2472 cashier@unf.edu Welcome to the Cashier’s Office! Fall Timeline o Early November—housing will post Spring 2012 rent charges; due by December 1st o November 11th-Veteran’s Day; the university will be closed o November 14thAdvance registration begins. Be sure to pay any debts 1-2 days in advance so there are no holds to prevent you from registering o November 24th & 25thThanksgiving break; the university will be closed OZZIE’$ TIP OF THE MONTH Money management is the process of knowing where your money is going now and having a plan in place for where you want it to go in the future. The best way to achieve your future goal is to set budget and savings goals and stick to them. Keep a close eye on cash purchases and monitor your debit/credit spending to maximize your goals. WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR REFUND FASTER? Sign up for direct deposit in 4 easy steps: 1. Log into myWings, student tab 2. Select “View & Pay My Bill” 1. Click the “eRefunds” tab 2. Click “Set up Account” and enter your routing and account numbers HAVE OTHER CHARGES? Federal financial aid cannot pay miscellaneous charges (such as orientation and late fees) unless you authorize us to do so. If you have charges and do not authorize, you need to pay them and your account will be placed on hold until they are paid. Your refund will also be delayed. Follow these steps to complete the authorization: 1. Log into myWings, student tab 2. Select “Student Self Service” 3. Select “Online Forms” 4. Select “Financial Aid Authorization” and follow the prompts NEED MORE ASSISTANCE? Contact us by email at cashier@unf.edu or by phone at (904)620-2472 Lobby Hours: 8:30am- 6pm (M-Th) 8:30am-4pm (Fri.) HOLIDAY SAVINGS TIPS MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS. THIS CAN BE A FUN WAY TO SHOW FAMILY AND FRIEND CREATIVE SIDE AND SAVE MONEY IN THE PROCESS YOUR SOME SELL YOUR TEXTBOOKS. THE SEMESTER IS COMING TO A CLOSE, AND YOU WON’T BE NEEDING THAT BIOLOGY BOOK MUCH LONGER. SELL IT TO THE BOOKSTORE, OR ONLINE RETAILER, TO MAKE SOME QUICK HOLIDAY MONEY. SEASONAL WORK. MOST COMPANIES HIRE ADDITIONAL WORKERS OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON, WHY NOT BE ONE OF THEM. IT IS A SHORT TERM COMMITMENT THAT CAN LAND EXTRA MONEY IN YOUR POCKET, AND MAYBE EVEN A SPOT ON YOUR RESUME. SACRIFICE. ONE LESS COFFEE, ALCOHOLIC DRINK, OR RESTAURANT DINNER PER WEEK COULD EQUAL A LOT MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING. JUST BE SURE TO PUT THE MONEY AWAY UNTIL THE HOLIDAYS. WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN $10? Please complete our Customer Satisfactions Survey for a chance to win a $10 gift card to the UNF Bookstore!! Your responses will be used to improve customer service within the Cashier’s Office for you and your fellow Ospreys! Follow the link to complete the survey. HTTPS://SURVEY.UNF.EDU/SURVEY/SE. ASHX?S=5A1E27D23B1755C4