New Student Orientation

1. New Student Orientation Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

2. If you haven’t done so already… • Submit a FAFSA TODAY!! - www.fafsa.gov - Process can take 6-8 weeks • Submit any requested documents ASAP to avoid delays in aid processing (Verification). - View the “To Do List” in your Student Center

3. Right Now…. • Review financial aid award letter in the Student Center on https://mynevada.unr.edu • Complete Stafford loan process • Apply for parent PLUS loans • Read The Guide and Satisfactory Academic Progress policy at www.unr.edu/financial-aid

4. Stafford Loans • Subsidized: need-based, interest covered by government while enrolled half-time • Unsubsidized: interest accrues after 1st disbursement. Payments can be deferred until repayment starts. • Accept award in Student Center of MyNEVADA • Complete Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling online at https://studentloans.gov

5. PLUS Loans • Submit PLUS Loan Activation Form - available at www.unr.edu/financial-aid • Complete Master Promissory Note at https://studentloans.gov • If PLUS loan is denied, student can request increase on unsubsidized Stafford loan: - $4,000 Freshman & Sophomore - $5,000 Junior & Senior - Student must submit Stafford loan activation form on our website to request increase

6. Scholarships • Students receiving private scholarships should have their donors forward their scholarship checks to: Scholarship Office – Mail Stop -076; University of Nevada, Reno; Reno, NV 89557. Checks should be payable to “The Board of Regents” • Nevada H.S. grads who qualify for the Millennium Scholarship will be notified beginning late July - Visit www.nevadatreasurer.gov for more info and to activate scholarship

7. Student Employment • Campus jobs are available for students enrolled in a minimum of 6 UNR credits who maintain a 2.0 UNR GPA. • Jobs are posted electronically on the campus’ Job Board – http://jobs.unr.edu • College Work Study applies to all campus jobs.

8. Additional Information • Students receiving other aid should notify our office by submitting a Reporting Resources and Changes form. • Families with special circumstances can view the form available on our website for consideration. • Students can authorize release of their information to parents beginning July 5, 2011.

9. The Bill • Payments due August 26, 2011 for Fall 2011 semester • Deferred payment plan available - 3 payments during the semester • Disbursements may begin as early as 10 business days prior to the start of the semester. • Prepaid Tuition is credited by the Cashiers Office • Direct deposit can be set up in MyNEVADA

10. The Bill, cont… • “Pay in your pajamas” • Avoid standing in line • Pay before the deadline • Pay on MyNEVADA • Payment drop box • Mail in payment • For questions, contact the Cashiers Office: 775.784.6915

17. Questions?? Contact Us: • The Financial Aid Office and Cashiers Office are located on the 3rd floor of Fitzgerald Student Services Bldg • Financial Aid Phone: (775) 784-4666 • Cashier’s Office Phone: (775) 784-6915 • E-mail: finaid@unr.edu • Website: www.unr.edu/financial-aid