STUDENT ENROLLMENT SERVICES
Financial Aid
Billing/Payment
Records
• Status of Awards • Submit Documentation • Status of Refund
• Payment Plan Options • Balance Inquiries • Render Payments
• Transcripts • Verifications • Reinstatement
University Records
Official Transcripts • $10.00 fee • Processed next day
Enrollment Verifications • Free • Also available through WP Connect, linking to the National Student Clearinghouse
Financial Aid Assistance Understanding processing requirements for FAFSA
Collect required documentation/forms to complete Federal verification
Provide information of ways to afford educational expenses through federal, state, private and institutional funds
Understanding Financial Aid Award packages
Team with Financial Aid counselors to assist with more complex concerns
Tuition and Fees
Information regarding 2018-2019 tuition and fees are available on our website: www.wpunj.edu/centerss
Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Tuition and Fees Flat rate between 12-19 credits
Full Time UG In State $6,530.00 per semester
Full Time UG Out of State $10,630.00 per semester
The rate for registration in excess of 19 credits is $418.00 per credit for NJ Residents and $689.00 per credit for Non-Residents.
Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Average Room/Board Per semester
Double Room (varied according to hall)
• $3,395.00- $3,800.00 Apartment/Suite
• $4,240.00 Single Room • $4,690.00
Meal Plan Avg. (15 meals + $275. cash)
• $2,030.00
Registration/Billing Cycle Summer/Fall Registration- April
Winter/Spring Registration- November
Fall Billing: Occurs in July with a Due date in mid-August
Spring billing: Occurs in December with a due date in early January
Summer billing: Occurs in April/May with a due date of May/June
Winter billing: Occurs in November with a due date in Nov./Dec.
E-Billing Statements Paper bills are not mailed to students E-Statements can be viewed online by Students and Authorized Users: • WP Connect, Student Tab • www.wpunj.edu/ebill
Billing Policy Semester bills must be paid by the billing due date to secure the student’s class schedule. Payment must either be: • Paid-in-full • Covered by financial aid (loans and/or scholarships) • Enrolled in the Payment Plan (TIP) Failure to pay by the payment due date will result a loss of the student’s schedule as they will be dropped for nonpayment
Payment Options
Cash: • In-Person at Student Enrollment Services, Morrison Hall
Check/Money Order: • Mail to Lockbox at WPUNJ, PO Box 60051, Newark, NJ 07101-8084 address or • Accepted in person at Student Enrollment Services, Morrison Hall
Important: Student’s ID number must be on all check payments
Online Payment Options
Payments can be made Online • Via WP Connect; Billing and Payment link or • www.wpunj.edu/ebill
Credit and Debit Cards: • Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover • The cardholder will be charged a convenience fee of 2.85%
E-Checks • There are NO additional fees charged for payments by e-check.
529 College Savings Plan A 529 plan (or qualified tuition plan) is a tax-advantaged savings investment plan designated towards future college costs. College savings plans generally permit a college saver (also called the “account holder”) to establish an account for a student (the “beneficiary”) There are two types of 529 plans: Pre-paid tuition plans (i.e., Florida Prepaid) College savings plans (i.e., Franklin Templeton) The account holder needs to contact the 529 plan provider to establish criteria for disbursement.
Tuition Installment Plans (TIP) Interest free monthly installment plans Fall and/or Spring semester educational expenses spread over equal monthly installments
Fall
• 5 month TIP starts in July • 4 month TIP starts in August • 3 month TIP starts in September
Spring
• 5 month TIP starts in December • 4 month TIP starts in January • 3 month TIP starts in February
* A $25.00 TIP enrollment fee is charged, per semester
How to Enroll in a TIP Plan
How to Enroll in a TIP Plan
How to Enroll in a TIP Plan
Authorized Users Students can authorize a parent or third party direct access to view their E-statement Authorized users receive their own access with a unique username/password Provides Access to: • 1098T tax statements • E-statements and make payments • Enroll in TIP plans Does not provide access to grades or other confidential information
How to Add Authorized Users: WP Connect
How to Add Authorized Users: Touchnet
How to Add Authorized Users: Touchnet
How to Add Authorized Users: Login via www.wpunj.edu/ebill
Student Confidentiality: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Permission to Release Information In compliance with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA), information about the student’s account may NOT be released to a third party (i.e. parents, spouse, sponsor, etc.) without permission from the student.
FERPA Permission Students may access the FERPA form through WPConnect FERPA should not be confused with Authorized Users or other forms such as HIPAA FERPA permission can cover all or parts of the following: • Academic Records • Financial Aid • Billing/Payment
FERPA: WPConnect
FERPA Form
Important Final Thoughts Student Email:
Deadlines:
• All communication from Student Enrollment Services will be sent to the student’s WP email address
• It’s the student’s responsibility to be aware of all deadlines and University policies, such as payment due dates
Student Enrollment Services Johanna Torres, Director Eva Reyes, Assistant Director Morrison Hall 100/104 (973) 720-3945 (973) 720-2095 (fax) Email: studentservices@wpunj.edu
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