Texas Lutheran University Financial Aid and Student Accounts

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1 Texas Lutheran University Financial Aid and Student Accounts

2 Financial Aid Staff Bonnie Trevino Director of Financial Aid Megan Bittle Assistant Director of Financial Aid (A-K) Mandy Morris Assistant Director of Financial Aid (L-Z) Sonny Montoya-Schneider Financial Aid Information Specialist

3 Location and Hours Financial Aid Office Beck Center, Suite 108 Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Business Office Beck Center, Suite 101 Hours: Cashier s Window: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Office: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

4 Online Access The Financial Aid section of MyTLU allows students to access: Document Tracking Award letters Job opportunities

5 Award Letter Merit Scholarship Grants Federal Work Study Loans

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9 Scholarship Renewal Know scholarship and grant renewal requirements. Requirements can be found on the TLU Scholarships section of the Financial Aid website. Merit-based aid is awarded for 8 full-time semesters.

10 Meeting TLU SAP Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Must maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must successfully complete at least 75% of credit hours enrolled. Must complete degree within 125% of hours required to complete the degree.

11 Meeting State SAP If receiving the Tuition Equalization Grant: Must earn a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year. Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Must complete 75% of credit hours enrolled each academic year.

12 Enrollment Changes Changes in enrollment may affect financial aid eligibility. Dropping below 12 hours before 12 th class day may cause student to lose scholarships or the scholarship to be reduced. Withdrawing from all classes before the 60% point of the semester will result in a recalculation of aid eligibility student may be required to repay some or all aid received. Dropping classes will affect completion percentage. Contact Financial Aid BEFORE reducing hours enrolled.

13 Student Employment Work-Study awards DO NOT appear on the billing statement student must work to earn the funds Paid bi-weekly through direct deposit Students planning to work on campus should attend the student employee orientation which will be held in early September

14 Outside Scholarships Outside scholarships are considered part of your FA package. Students must notify the FAO of any outside scholarships they are receiving. Split equally between fall and spring unless otherwise stated by donor.

15 Disbursements and Refunds Financial Aid is disbursed after enrollment is verified each term. Refund checks are issued if the amount of aid disbursed is greater than the amount billed for the term.

16 Check-In At least one week before arriving on campus: Check your portal to see if you have any holds. Make sure all documents are submitted. Make sure first payment has been made. Early Arrivals: If you have a hold that cannot be cleared at time of arrival, you WILL NOT be allowed to begin practice.

17 Contact Information Director of Financial Aid: Bonnie Trevino Assistant Director: Megan Bittle (A-K) Assistant Director: Mandy Morris (L-Z) Office of Financial Aid Phone: Fax:

18 Business Office Billing and refund questions should be directed to the Business Office. Beck Center, Suite 101 (830)

19 Payments Online: Credit/Debit Card or E-check Cashier Window: Cash, Check, or Credit Card Bulldog Bucks Purchase in office or online Can be used at: -Bookstore -Lucky s -Hein

20 Enroll in direct deposit Cash personal checks up to $50 (no two party checks accepted) Pick up refund checks (financial aid in excess of charges) - Available beginning the Friday after 12 th class day

21 Pre-Billing Statements Review statement for accuracy. Will include: - Tuition - Student Services Fee - Housing (if housing application processed before statement printed) - Meal Plan - Course fees as applicable

22 Pre-Billing Statements Contact appropriate office with questions regarding charges. Resident Life housing and meal plans Financial Aid scholarships and loans Business Office tuition and fees Changes will not generate a new bill. Refer to MyTLU for recent activity and updated balance information.

23 Option 1: Payment in Full Payment due August 1. Payment Options Option 2: Monthly Payment Plan 1 st Payment = 40% of net balance, due Aug. 1 2 nd Payment = 20%, due Sept rd Payment = 20%, due Oct th Payment = 20%, due Nov. 15 Installment plan fee $50

24 Third Party Benefits Notify Business Office immediately if receiving Third Party benefits including: DARS Texas Guaranteed Tuition -Submit Plan Type and Copy of ID Card to Business Office VA Benefits Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35

25 Contact Information Business Office Phone: Fax: