The money issue: what you need to know ­ link graphic Arizona State University link ASU Family Updates link graphic The money issue To the family of Smiles Davis, Making smart financial decisions may not be the most exciting thing your student learns at Arizona State University, but it is one of the most practical and important life skills she slash he will gain. Planning ahead now for spending money and budgeting are ways you can help your daughter slash son have a smooth transition into life as a Sun Devil. Here are a few things to consider: list with 4 items bullet Will your student have a checking account here in the area? Most major banks, area credit unions and local banks have branches and AT Ms near or on our campuses. And if your student decides to use the Pitchfork ID Master Card registered option, she slash he will have everything all on one card, with AT Ms on campus. (More about this later.) bullet Will your student need to have a job during the semester? Students can gain valuable experience working on campus during the school year in student employment positions. However, ASU recommends that students who do work commit to no more than 20 hours per week. Check out link student employment link opportunities dot bullet Is your student money savvy? ASU offers resources about money basics, budgeting, establishing good credit and more through link i Grad dot bullet What should your student do if she slash he is running low on funds or Maroon and Gold Dollars? If your student is getting short on funds too soon in the semester, she slash he should contact you, and make an appointment with a link financial aid representative to review her slash his student budget and determine necessary expenses. You can easily refill M and G online. out of list Sun Devil ID cards Students can choose between two different Sun Devil ID card options. The link Pitchfork ID Master Card registered link Check Card is an all in one student ID, Master Card registered check card and building access card. Students receive this card when they open an official Sun Devil checking account through Mid First Bank. Or, students can opt for the basic Sun Card. This option still gives students access to buildings, meal plans and M and G, and it works as a student ID for exams and advising, but it is not a check card. With either card, there are places in town where students can receive discounts just by showing their ASU ID. Learn more at link ASU Sun Devil Card Services dot Does your student need help paying for college? There’s still time for to file her slash his link Free Application for Federal Student Aid dot Financial aid can significantly help reduce out of pocket costs, and it takes only 30 minutes or less to complete the FAFSA. Get started by going to link fafsa dot gov dot Tuition and financial aid deadlines Once has applied for financial aid, she slash he should go to link My ASU to ensure all Priority Tasks in the Finances tab are completed. She slash He can also take action on any offered awards. All accepted aid will be automatically applied to your student’s tuition, housing, meal plan and other ASU charges. If all of the charges are covered and there is aid left over, your student will receive the remainder by check or direct deposit. (We recommend setting up direct deposit through My ASU to speed up the process. Learn more about link direct deposit dot ) If students have remaining fees after the payment deadline, they are automatically enrolled in the link ASU Payment Plan dot This is a three installment payment plan that includes a nonrefundable enrollment fee. Parent PLUS loans If you plan to take out a Federal Direct PLUS loan for parents, you must do so through your link My ASU link Parent Guest Access dot Make sure you link start the process of applying at least a month before tuition is due. The PLUS loan amount you accept is applied directly to your student’s account. These funds do not transfer to the next academic year. Any funds that remain after the charges have been paid will be sent to the student either by check through the mail or by direct deposit to the student’s personal account. Read more information about the link Parent PLUS loan dot Next steps for you and your Sun Devil list with 5 items bullet link Submit a financial aid application dot bullet link Confirm housing preferences and link choose a meal plan with your student. bullet link Register for New Student Orientation dot bullet Send SAT or ACT scores to be considered for merit based scholarships. bullet link Check out our parents site for helpful tips and resources. out of list June 29 Summer Session B starts June – July Attend a Sun Devil Send Off in your area July 4 Independence Day (university closed) Aug. 17 Fall classes begin Aug. 25 Tuition fee payment deadline Find other important dates in the link Academic Calendar , and keep up with the latest Sun Devil Family Association link events and activities dot Let us know when you have questions At ASU, we are dedicated to our Sun Devil families. If you have trouble finding the answer to a question or just the right person to talk to, let us know. You can always contact your student’s personal admission representative, , at dot And if you have any ideas or topics you want us to cover in upcoming ASU Family Updates, please email link email protected dot light bulb Did you know? NASA and ASU are collaborating to develop new 3 D tissue culture models with immune cells to better mimic human gut infections. link Read more dot link graphic Arizona State University link graphic Facebook Logo link graphic Twitter Logo link graphic Instagram Logo Learn to thrive registered link ASU number 1 in the U dot S. for innovation. Your student provided this email address as a family contact on the ASU application for admission. Arizona State University Admission Services PO Box 870112 Tempe, AZ 85287 0112 link Unsubscribe from this list link Review our Privacy Policy Email not displaying correctly? link View it in your browser dot Copyright Copyright 2017 Arizona Board of Regents (ECOMM 6184 May Newsletter 2)