NSU Payment Plans

n Tuition Direct Billing A student whose employer, sponsor, or guarantor has agreed to be direct billed by NSU must notify the Office of the University Bursar accordingly. The student must • provide a voucher, financial guarantee, or letter of credit or eligibility from the respective payer with the amount and enrollment period for which funds are to be applied when charges are due at the time of registration • pay any amount due not covered in the billed party documentation n Tuition Reimbursement Some employers/sponsors/guarantors make payments directly to the student. Students must • pay charges in full for the semester to be reimbursed • send an email to bursar@nova.edu from their SharkLink (NSU) email account to request a receipt of paid charges Please note: The tuition assistance listed above will generally be applied to tuition and fee charges not covered by anticipated financial aid awards. Advance refunds based on postdated payments, employer tuition reimbursement, etc. will not be available. Florida Prepaid College Plan NSU accepts and bills the Florida Prepaid College Plan for tuition, fees, andon-campus housing costs. Theplans arebasedon the tuition rates of the tax-assisted Florida public colleges and universities. The difference between NSU tuition, fees, and on-campus housing costs and the allocations through the Florida Prepaid College Plan is the sole responsibility of the student. If a student is on the unrestricted plan, the student must designate a dollar amount for up to the cost of tuition and fees. Students new to NSU must contact Florida Prepaid at 800-552-GRAD to authorize NSU for payment. For those students who have notified the Florida Prepaid College Plan that they are attending NSU, the plan will automatically be billed based on the student’s hours of enrollment after the drop/add period. Students may request a change to this procedure by submitting a completed and signed Florida Prepaid College Plan Billing Request Form available on the Office of the University Bursar website at www.nova.edu /bursar/forms/index.html . Considering Scholarships? Students struggle each year to find the financial means to achieve their educational goals. Many apply for financial assistance by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the Department of Education, only to learn that these funds are not always sufficient to meet their needs. Scholarships are forms of aid that help students pay for their education. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid. NSU’s Office of Student Financial Assistance is dedicated to assisting students in their search for funding opportunities. To get started on your scholarship search, visit NSU’s financial aid website at www.nova.edu /financialaid/scholarships/index.html for valuable information. SCHOLARSHIP TIPS Dedicate Time to Your Scholarship Search. Identifying scholarships, completing applications, securing references, and requesting transcripts are all time consuming. Allow sufficient time to complete all of the necessary steps. Stay Organized. Scholarships have deadlines; so, you will need to have a successful strategy to stay on schedule. Planning ahead is crucial because of deadlines and additional information that you must obtain in order to complete application processes. Electronic calendars with reminders may help you stay up to date. Most scholarship applications require a lot of information, including, but not limited to, a full application with numerous questions, essay(s), letters of recommendation, transcripts from prior and current institutions, test scores, completion of the FAFSA, and possibly a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Follow Instructions. Carefully read all instructions. If the application asks for a 300- word essay, do not exceed the limit. Adhere to all deadlines and be sure to send all documents that were requested. Enhance Your Chances for Success. Whenever possible, supplement your application with personal letters of recommendation. Include all your community service activities and awards you have received. Ask for assistance in reviewing your application and essay before submitting. Beware of Scholarship Scams. There are some companies that take advantage of students and their families by guaranteeing scholarships and grants in exchange for an advance fee. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautions students and parents to look for these telltale statements: • “We just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship.” • “The scholarship will cost some money.” • “You are a finalist” in a contest you never entered. If you determine you are the victim of a scam, contact the FTC at 877-FTC-HELP. An online complaint form is also available at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov .