Bachelor of Science (Nursing Major)

WELCOME!Today begins your journey as you reach

for something more in your career and in your life with

Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

…life changing!• MVNU was founded in 1968 to provide life changing

education from a Christian worldview.

• Adult and Graduate Studies was founded in 1993.

• Thousands of successful graduates are currently working in professional fields.

• Over 1200 students are currently enrolled in Adult and Graduate Studies programs.

Mission Statement

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating

the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning

and service.

Nursing Department

Mission Statement

To educate nurse leaders to model Christ in meeting the healthcare needs of the

community through the ministry of nursing.

Chaplain for Adult and Graduate Studies

Registrar

“Who to Contact”MVNU Email Account

• Primary source of communication for:– Records & Registration

– Financial Aid

– Student Accounts

– Announcements

• Check your MVNU email regularly

MVNU Portalhttp://my.mvnu.edu

• Login with User Name & Password• Select “AGS Student Pages”• Important Links:

• University Links (Webmail; Blackboard; Library)

• Campus Information (AGS Student Handbook)

• My Academics

• My Finances

Academic Advising

• Develop individual career plan• Course registration• Monitor progress• Assist in identification of available resources• Student responsibility

Academic Integrity andStudent Behavior

• Students are responsible for reading the information on Academic Integrity and Student Behavior in the AGS Student Handbook

Textbooks

• Instructor will provide book list.• Students are responsible for ordering books

through the MVNU bookstore or online sources.

Sexual Harassment Policy• Because MVNU receives federal funds from the

Department of Education, we must comply with the Title IX amendment and clearly state our policy.– Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcomed sexual advances or

requests for sexual favors. It is immoral, illegal and not tolerated.

– Please review the policy in the AGS Student Handbook.

– A complaint form can be found on the MVNU portal.

– Please review the reporting flow chart in your packet.

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• www.fafsa.ed.gov• PIN Number• MVNU AGS School Code – E00782• FAFSA renewal must be completed each year

Financial Aid – Title IV

• Pell Grant• Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant• Perkins Loan• Federal Direct Student Loan

• Subsidized

• Unsubsidized

Stafford Loan

• Direct Lending– Entrance Interview and Master Promissory Note

• www.dl.ed.gov

• 1-800-848-0979

– School Code for DL only – G07085– Disclosure Statement

Other Financial Aid

• Ohio College Opportunity Grant• Ohio Student Choice Grant• Employer Tuition Reimbursement• Veterans Benefits

Previous Student Loans• To review prior loans:

– www.nslds.ed.gov

– 1-800-4FEDAID

Dropping or Adding Courses

• May affect your financial aid!• Contact the Financial Aid Office:

• 1-877-431-9610

Financial AidCommunications

• MVNU email only!• Please check your MVNU email regularly for the

following:– Requests for information– Award letters– Scholarship opportunities

Student Accounts

Student Account Invoice

• This is the ONLY paper copy you will receive. For future invoices you will receive an email giving instructions for submitting your invoice.

• Invoice completion:– Review student information

– Review course scheduled and amounts

– Review expected financial aid

– Past due balances will be noted at the bottom of the invoice

Payment Options• Self Pay – payment is due by the first night of each course.

• Financial Aid – make arrangements for any balance due after aid is posted to your account.

• Employer Voucher – submit vouchers before each course begins. You are responsible for any unpaid balance.

• Employer Reimbursement:

• Option A = Grade verification required. Payment is due 4 weeks after course ends.

• Option B = Employer pays for each course by the course start date.

Credit Balance Held Sheet• Do you want any credit balance on your account

returned to you?• The credit check process takes up to 10 business

days.• Contact Student Accounts if you wish to change

this option.

Communication• Through your MVNU email ONLY!• Check your email account regularly for

information on:– Monthly account statements

– Invoices

– Payment reminders