Money Matter$ September 2011 Cashier’s Office Monthly Newsletter (904) 620-2472 Welcome to the Cashier’s Office! Fall Timeline o September 9th- Deadline to Reinstate cashier@unf.edu o October 28th-Deadline to pay the second payment of the half and half payment plan To avoid long lines and wait times please make your payment online with e-check or credit card (no Visa) o September 6th- Financial Aid begins disbursements (refunds will disbursed 3-5 days after aid is posted to accounts) o September 12th and 14th-12 noon1:30 pm—Financial Literacy for students workshop in Student Union room 3805 o September complete refund) o October 16th- Deadline for withdrawal (25% 21st-Financial aid expires & no longer defers tuition. Students whose aid has not disbursed and have a balance due will be assessed a $100 late payment fee WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR REFUND FASTER? Sign up for direct deposit in 4 easy steps: 1. Log into myWings, student tab 2. Select “View & Pay My Bill” 1. Click the “eRefunds” tab 2. Click “Set up Account” and enter your routing and account numbers OZZIE’$ TIP OF THE MONTH Protect yourself from identity theft by never providing personal information such as address, phone number, SSN, bank account information over the phone unless you initiated the call. 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” NOT SURE IF YOU NEED TO PAY? 3. Select “Online Forms” Be sure to check your account and balance on myWings regularly: 4. Select “Financial Aid Authorization” and follow the prompts 1. Log into myWings, student tab 2. Select “View & Pay My Bill” 3. Look at the “Current Balance Including Financial Aid” a. If the figure is positive?—you owe that amount by the deadline b. If the figure is negative—no payment due now TAKE CHARGE IN 3 EASY STEPS The best way to take charge of your money is to have a plan for it. Instead of thinking about money as just something to spend, think about making your money work for you. This is called “financial planning,” and it starts with three steps: 1. Define your financial goals. 2. Make plans to reach your goals. 3. Take action until your goals become a reality. HAVE OTHER CHARGES? NEED MORE ASSISTANCE? Federal financial aid cannot pay miscellaneous charges (such as orientation and late fees) unless you authorize us to do so. If you have Contact us by email at cashier@unf.edu or by phone at (904) 620-2472