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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL AID FOR THE FALL SEMESTER

• Apply for aid at https://studentaid.gov• School Code 003632

• Review the Financial Aid Portal frequently at https://howdy.tamu.edu

• Report any scholarships using the Report Outside Scholarships and Resources tool

• Mail scholarship checks to:Scholarships & Financial AidPO Box 30016College Station, TX 77842

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES• The FAFSA for 2020-2021 uses

income information from 2018• Do you have a qualifying reason

for an adjustment to your FAFSA?

• Loss or reduction in income• Employment• Child support• Other benefits

• Excessive medical expenses• Change in household

• Divorce/separation/death/birth

• Complete the online assessment• http://financialaid.tamu.edu/Emergency-Aid• Select “My FAFSA Information has

Changed”• Speak with an advisor by phone

or live chat

DISBURSEMENT OF AID

• 10 days prior to the first class day each semester• Fall 2020 disbursement begins ---- August 15, 2020

• Dependent upon: • Registration in classes• Enrollment in classes that apply to your degree• Must not have any outstanding required documents

• Loan documents• Entrance Counseling• Master Promissory Note (MPN)

• Verification Documents• Tax transcript• Verification Form

• Final High School Transcript

MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY

• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)• Monitored at the end of every semester• Undergrads

• Must maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA• Must complete 75% of registered courses• Must not exceed 134% of degree program requirements

• Includes transfer coursework

• Different requirements for graduate and professional students

MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY

• Courses must count towards the degree you are seeking• Courses are reviewed once registration begins• To view what courses count, visit the Howdy Portal, click the My

Finances tab, and enter the Financial Aid channel• Discuss with your Academic Advisor if needed

BLINN TEAM• Financial aid is processed at

Texas A&M University.• FAFSA must be sent to school

code 003632.• Financial aid will not disburse

any earlier than 10 days prior to Texas A&M classes beginning.

• Number of hours enrolled at Blinn will be sent to Scholarships & Financial Aid.

• Students must select an intended major with Transitional Academic Programs (TAP) to ensure courses count towards degree.

JOBS FOR AGGIES

Need a job?• http://jobsforaggies.tamu.edu

All Texas A&M students have access to the job board.

• Part-time positions available on and off campus.

• Not all positions require work study!

The Student Employment Office• Assists students with finding

jobs.• Offers professional training

workshops.• Identifies and develops part-

time job opportunities.

MONEY EDUCATION CENTER• Learn about:

Eating on a Budget Buying a CarMoney Management Credit Cards & Credit ScoresBuying a Home Identity TheftSaving & Investing I’m Graduating: Now WhatLove & Money Repaying Student LoansAffording Study Abroad Other Money Matters

• Appointments and presentations available both virtually and in-person.

• Enroll in AGEC 235 (Foundations of Money Education) to learn about money while earning academic credit!

• Visit money.tamu.edu for more info.

NEED TUITION MONEY? MONEY FOR BOOKS?

Emergency Tuition and Fees Loan• Pays tuition and required fees only• Repayment term of up to 90 days• Apply online through Howdy Portal

Short Term Loan• Can be used for rent, books, and

other educational costs• Repayment term of up to 12

months• Apply online through Howdy Portal

APPLY EVERY YEAR

• FAFSA must be renewed annually

• Opens October 1, 2020• Uses your 2019 taxes

• Apply for Scholarships annually

• University Scholarship Application at scholarships.tamu.edu

• Opens: October 15, 2020• Deadline: February 1,

2021

MEET MISS REV

• Virtual assistant able to help 24/7

• Live agents available • Monday – Friday 8-5

CONTACT US FOLLOW USSecond Floor - Pavilion @tamusfaid

@tamusfaid

@tamusfaid

(979) 845-3236

financialaid@tamu.edufinancialaid.tamu.edu

STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES

WHAT WE DO

• Assist you in resolving all your student account –related issues

• Help you better understand and manage your financial obligations to Texas A&M University

• Aggie Card Office for lost or deactivated ID cards

YOUR AGGIE CARD

• Online photo submission required

• Instructions available on myaggiecard.tamu.edu

• ID cards pickup dates and locations will be communicated via text and email and posted on the SBS website

TUITION INFORMATION

TUITION RATE CODE

• TUITION LOCKED RATE (TLR) Locks in the amount of tuition and required fees at a per semester rate for 12 consecutive semesters after high school.

• CALCULATED LOCKED RATE (CLR)

• TUITION VARIABLE RATE (TVR)

Locks in the amount of tuition and required fees that was in effect the first term of enrollment in college.

Amount of tuition and can vary from year to year based on different economic factors.

CHANGES TO YOUR RATE CODE

• Incoming freshmen and

transfer/re-admit students may

change their selection up until

the 5th class day of their first

term of enrollment

• Changes to tuition rate codes

cannot be made after the 5th

class day of a student's first

term of enrollment

TUITION CALCULATOR

• A tool that gives you an estimate of your tuition cost based on information you provide

• Special provisions apply to tuition and fee costs for Distance Education students as well as on-campus students with 700 levels courses

• To access the tuition calculator, visit sbs.tamu.edu

TEXAS GUARANTEED TUITION PLAN (TGTP)

Note: Visit sbs.tamu.edu for more information

BILLING & PAYMENTS

PAYMENT PLANS

• Payment In Full

• Installment Plan

PAYMENT IN FULL DUE DATE

August 14th, 5:00 PM

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS DUE DATES

1st payment due:

2nd payment due:

3rd payment due:

4th payment due:

August 14th, 5:00 PM

September 3rd, 5:00 PM

October 9th, 5:00 PM

November 6th, 5:00 PM

• $15 charge to enroll, non-refundable.

VIEW/PAY YOUR BILL

billpay.tamu.edu

AUTHORIZED USER

To allow someone such as

a family member, spouse,

or partner, to view and

pay your bill, you must

designate them as an

Authorized User.

SET UP AN AUTHORIZED USER

SET UP AN AUTHORIZED USER

PAYMENT METHODS

Online Payments

• E-Checks/ACH Payment (Free)

• Credit Cards (Non-VISA)

Note: A 2.25% convenience fee is applied for credit card payments ($3.00 minimum)

EXPRESS PAY

EXPRESS PAY

REFUNDS

REFUNDS

• Excess in financial aid

• Dropped class or dropped optional charge

• Overpayment to the student account

DIRECT DEPOSIT

• Fast• Safe• Convenient

• YOU HAVE TO SIGN UP!• Allow 3-5 business days

for the refund to get to your bank account

HEARTLAND ECSI

The sender of the email is listed as cservice@ecsi.net

BANKING RELATIONSHIPS

We have developed partnerships with approved banking institutions to benefits Aggie students with financial literacy information, scholarships opportunities, and more.

The Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card1 is an optional custom-designed debit card just for Texas A&M University students.

Request your Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card for banking access and convenience when you open a Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account and enjoy:• Waived monthly service fee.2

• Added benefits on other select fees3, including overdraft fees, ATM fees, and incoming domestic or international wire fees, while your account remains linked to your Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card.

• No-fee access to your cash at all Wells Fargo ATMs.• Making purchases and paying bills at participating retailers and service

providers.Visit wellsfargo.com/debit-card/campus-card/tamcs for more information.

Order your Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card

Visit wellsfargo.com/locator/for branches near you.

• Check for hours and availability

• Make an Appointment to see a Banker1. The Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card is a Visa® debit card issued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and is a Wells Fargo Campus Card.

2. Your Everyday Checking account will receive a monthly service fee waiver within 45 days of linking your Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card to that account. See a Wells Fargo banker for more information about other fees that may apply.3. These benefits will take effect within 45 days following the linkage of your Campus Card to an Everyday Checking account. Your Everyday Checking account must be linked to an open, active Wells Fargo Campus Card to remain eligible and receive these benefits. Your benefits will end 60 days after your Everyday Checking account is no longer linked to an active Campus Card. In that event, the Bank’s standard terms and fees may apply. Ask a banker for additional details. Wells Fargo may provide financial support to Texas A&M University for services associated with the Aggie Bucks Unlimited Debit Card.Materials expire on May 31, 2021.©2020 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

AGGIE BUCKS UNLIMITED DEBIT CARD

• Who is Aggieland Credit Union ?• Aggieland Credit Union is a financial institution dedicated to serving

students at Texas A&M by saving you money, and making sure you have access to your money, when they need it.

• RECEIVE $100 when you open a Truly-Free checking account during your NSC! Open an account online at www.aggielandcu.org/nsc

• Enjoy ANYWHERE ACCESS across the United States with Shared Branching

• Co-Op Credit Unions located all over the country allow you to access your Aggieland account wherever you are!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

YOUR STUDENT PROFILE

• Student account details of all charges and payments

• All active holds

• Semester Balance Summaries

CONTACT US

sbs@tamu.edu