Ensuring Student Success
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Ensuring Student SuccessBiola UniversityOpening Weekend 2012
Can you relate?
Overview
Finance and Financial AidAcademic AdvisingThe Learning CenterOffice of the Registrar
Finance & Financial AidSandie Weaver, Sr. DirectorFinancial Planning & Operations
Emilee Hidy, Assoc. DirectorFinancial Aid
Is your student enrolled?
Completed all online stepsSigned up for payment plan (unless paid in full)Payment has been received by Biola
Enrolled Status
ID Card ActivatedAccess residence hallsAccess to Meal Plan
Not Enrolled? It’s not too late!
Late enrollment August 16 – September 7
($120 late fee)Enroll by Monday, August 27, to keep
classes!
Not Enrolled?Student can use cash to pay for meals
Call Campus Safety for Residence Hall access
Enrollment Help Line (562)777-4002
Financial Aid Office Open Today until 3 pm
Accounting Office Open Today until 3 pm
Financial Aid – What’s your status?
File is Complete, BUT NOT confirmed:
File is NOT Complete:
my.biola
Aid is Authorized:
Have you considered these?Biola’s Church Matching Scholarship Federal Stafford Loans – up to $5,500 for
FreshmanFederal Parent (PLUS) and Private Student
Loans
Federal Work Study
Please note
Loans are applied against the total balance, not just the down
payment
Payment Options – No Finance Charge
Pay in fullPayment plan with down payment, balance paid by 9/15
Financed Payment PlanPayment plan, down payment, payments by 9/15, 10/15, 11/15
Total finance charge assessed during payment plan sign up.
BillingIncludes semester charges & authorized aidProcessed on the 15th of each monthSent to student’s university emailPosted on my.biola, at “Manage My
Account”
Refunds
Available after the credit appears on the student account.
Entire balance with one request!Refunds from credit card payments
will be refunded back to the same card.
Ferpa
Only Authorized Users May Access Student Financial Information
FAMILY EDUCATFAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACTION RIGHTS AND
PRIVACY ACT
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
How to become an authorized user
Students set up Authorized users at my.biola
Instructions at biola.edu/accounting
Authorized users can access
Account BalanceOnline Payments Options Payment HistoryStorage of Payment MethodsScheduling PaymentsSign up for a Payment Plan
Other useful infoStudents may Charge Books to Account
– if there’s a “true credit”Cashier Services – cash up to $200 with University IDBanks on Campus Today
What? A tax credit???Hope and Life Long Learning Tax
CreditForm 1098T mailed to permanent
address by Jan. 31st
Students have online access
Academic AdvisingCarrie Stockton, DirectorAcademic Advising & Student Retention
Ensuring Academic Success Empower your student to take ownership of
the academic experience. Encourage your student to seek help. Entrust academic responsibility to your
student.
Making the Most of the Academic Experience
Academic AdvisingMajor Departments
Declared StudentsFaculty & Staff Advisors
The Advising Center
Undeclared StudentsTransfer & Probation
Students
Opportunities
Cross Cultural Engagement Study Abroad Community-Based Learning
Academic Clubs Ink Slinger Guerilla Film Society Accounting/Investment
Societies Social Justice Ministry Health Careers Club
Conferences/Symposiums Justice, Spirituality, and
Education Symposium Arts Symposium Center for Christian Thought Torrey Bible & Missions
Conferences
Internships & Research Career Development Center
Off-campus employment Career fairs/networking events Internships
On-Campus Employment On-Campus Research Opportunities
Recommendations for Student Learning Attend and be on time to all class sessions. Read before class and come prepared for
discussion. Take advantage of faculty office hours.
Recommendations for Student Learning Utilize a planner to map out your
semester's assignments and events. Use Blackboard (linked from
my.biola.edu) whenever possible to view grades and course information.
Use your Biola email address and check it frequently.
The Learning CenterKevin Grant, DirectorThe Learning Center
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
What if My Student is Struggling? We have valuable resources...
…but your student has to utilize them! The .5 Rule Holistic Assistance Model
Student Care Advising/Registrar/Learning Center
Partnership Teach a man to fish…
General Academic ResourcesThe Math Lab The Writing Center The Advising Center
The Learning Center Tutoring (one hour/week) Disability Student Services Academic Accountability
College Study Skills (GNST 001) Sharpen Academic Techniques &
Strategies Time Management Critical Thinking Learning Styles Test-Taking Strengths-based living & learning
What if this doesn't go as planned? Students must self-identify and self-
advocate Below 2.0 gpa = Academic Probation
Limited Course LoadRequired College Study SkillsConnection with Academic Advising
The Big Idea Encourage your student toward Biola's
resources... they exist and are available. Be Proactive! Ask for help here
Not here
Office of the RegistrarIsaac FiteAssistant Registrar
Changing dynamic of parent and student roles
• Opportunities Shift
• Resources Shift
• Responsibility Shift
• Privileges Shift
Academic Policies & Resources
University Communication
Biola University uses email as its primary vehicle for communication to students…
… they should check it daily!
FERPAThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Giving Students Rights to Timely access of their educational records
Request amendment of their educational
records
Privacy of their educational records
How FERPA protects student privacyDirectory InformationNon-Directory Information
Each category is subject to its own set of restrictions
FERPAAdditional Information
Website: biola.edu/registrar and search FERPATotal Confidentiality
FERPA Releases
Financial Records – certain exceptionsFinancial AidStudent Accounts
To Ensure Student successUnderstand and stay on top of financial needsComplete Financial Aid requirements early each yearEmpower your student to take ownership of their
academic experienceEncourage your student to seek out helpEntrust academic responsibility to your student
Questions?Student Accounts – www.biola.edu/offices/accounting
Phone: (562) 903-4760Email: accounting @ biola.edu
Financial Aid - www.biola.edu/finaidPhone: (562) 903-4742Email: [email protected]
Registrar - www.biola.edu/registrar
Parent Relations - www.biola.edu/parentPhone: (800) 99-BIOLAEmail: [email protected]