Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Tue, 8 Jul 2025 12:06:00 +0000 Tue, 8 Jul 2025 12:06:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Summer sessions and 25-26 financial aid updates http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66868 SUMMER SESSIONS: <ul> <li> Financial clearance is required prior to start of your first class.</li> <li> Financial aid will disburse after add/drop provided that you have met the minimum enrollment requirements. For some, this may not happen until June or July. If you're not sure, you can check with your <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/contact/index.html" target="_blank">financial advisor</a>.</li> <li> Summer refunds will begin processing 3-5 business days after a credit is showing. <ul> <li> <a href="https://banner.andrews.edu/BannerExtensibility/customPage/page/ryarfnd" target="_blank">Refund request forms</a> are now online only.</li> <li> Select Summer 2025</li> <li> Select type of refund <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/refunds/erefunds.html" target="_blank">eRefund</a> is a refund sent electronically to a refund account set up in <a href="https://secure.touchnet.net/C20366_tsa/web/caslogin.jsp" target="_blank">TouchNet</a></li> <li> Refund to credit card is for those who paid to their student account with a credit card (not ACH/electronic check)</li> <li> Wire transfer is for students who do not have a US bank account. <ul> <li> Students will need to complete a wire details form available via link in the refund request.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> 2025-26 Financial Aid <ul> <li> Federal and state financial aid begins with the <a href="http://fafsa.gov/" target="_blank">FAFSA</a>.</li> <li> UG students will also need to file a <a href="https://banner.andrews.edu/BannerExtensibility/customPage/page/ryafish" target="_blank">Financial Information Sheet</a>.</li> <li> Once we begin packaging financial aid offers, other requirements may show up. Watch for email notifications and monitor your progress in <a href="https://banner.andrews.edu/StudentSelfService/ssb/FinancialAid#!/dashboard/" target="_blank">Fin Aid SSB</a>.</li> <li> Students taking loans for the first time will also need loan entrance counseling and signed MPNs (Master Promissory Notes)</li> <li> Students receiving external scholarships or sponsorships should confirm this information with their <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/contact/index.html" target="_blank">financial advisor</a>. If you don't see it in Fin Aid SSB, it won't show up in <a href="https://vault.andrews.edu/registration/central" target="_blank">Registration Central</a>. Financial Clearance will open on July 1.</li> </ul>   Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:46:24 +0000 2025-26 FAFSA NEWS http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64450 The <a href="https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/december-fafsa" target="_blank">Free Application for Federal Student Aid</a> has opened for the 2025-26 aid year. Students and contributors can now complete the form using 2023 tax information. Since last year, there have been changes made to the FAFSA. The <a href="https://youtu.be/UOgIb7StyPU?si=a1CS2bfJ8u8DfD1x" target="_blank">changes to the FAFSA</a> form include: <ul> <li> expanded eligibility for federal student aid</li> <li> a more streamlined application process</li> <li> new terms and processes</li> </ul> Check out our <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/aid/2024_25-fafsa.html" target="_blank">FAFSA page</a> for more information and important links! Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:26:16 +0000 Student Financial Services Cashier Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/60127 <div> Due to current and ongoing staff shortages within our department, the cashier window located at the SFS front desk (1st floor of the Administration Building) will operate with limited hours until further notice. Cashier hours will be expanded during heavy traffic times such as registration and graduation.*</div> <div>  </div> <div> The cashier window will be open from 1–5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The front desk will continue to observe regular hours (9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays) to assist with other inquiries.</div> <div>  </div> <div> We encourage our campus community to take advantage of our <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/paying-online.html" target="_blank">online payment options</a>, many available free of charge for both international and U.S. accounts. More information is available at the <a href="http://www.andrews.edu/sfs" target="_blank">SFS website</a>.</div> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:41:27 +0000 International Payment Options http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/48172 Andrews University takes great pride in the diversity of our students. Off-campus or on, international students make up a great percentage of our student population. Student Financial Services wants to help you find the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to pay on your account. Since not all students are the same, we've taken great care to offer several payment options for students paying in local currency or USD. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/usd.html" target="_blank">USD Payments</a> through <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/faq/index.html#faq-touchnet" target="_blank">TouchNet®</a> <ul> <li> credit cards (2.95% convenience fee)</li> <li> login & password required, <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/authorized-user-setup.html" target="_blank">authorized user</a> access required for anyone paying on account</li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/international.html" target="_blank">International Payments</a> (local currency) through <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/flywire.html" target="_blank">Flywire</a> <ul> <li> wire transfers from bank (favourable exchange rates)</li> <li> international credit cards (convenience fee varies with currency)</li> <li> local payment apps such as eWallet, UnionPay, Trustly, Paypal Wallet, Alipay.com, Google Pay, and Apple Pay</li> <li> payers can create a flywire account or log on as a guest</li> <li> domestic wires available for $10 wire fee</li> </ul> </li> <li> International wire transfers (local currency) through <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/transfermate.html" target="_blank">TransferMate</a> <ul> <li> domestic wires available for $20 wire fee</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Check out our <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/index.html" target="_blank">Payment Options</a> page for an overview of all the different ways that you can make a payment to your AU account. If you need help deciding which payment option would work best for you, you can contact us at <a href="mailto:sfs@andrews.edu?subject=International%20Payments&body=I%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20which%20payment%20option%20would%20be%20best%20for%20me.">sfs@andrews.edu</a>. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:43:19 +0000 Canadian Exchange Rate Plan http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/40323 Andrews University values our Canadian student population and their contribution to our campus. We are aware that current economic conditions and an unfavorable currency exchange have placed an additional burden on these students. We are sympathetic to the financial sacrifices that our Canadian families make in their commitment to an Adventist education. For this reason, we've created a new Andrews <a href="/services/sfs/canadian-exchange-rate-plan.html">Canadian Exchange Rate Plan</a>. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:48:22 +0000 Priority processing: Federal/State Financial Aid http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/39182 Priority processing for Federal/State Financial Aid Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:42:14 +0000 Fall Semester Second Installment Payment Due http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/39158 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:25:54 +0000