colonial inauguration 2007 financial matters a parent’s guide
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Colonial Inauguration 2007
Financial MattersA Parent’s Guide
FINANCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION
THE GW FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIP
ONLINE SERVICES
PAYMENT OPTIONS
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
YOUR STUDENT’S ACCOUNT: “ARE YOU ALL SET?”
COLONIAL CENTRAL: YOUR SERVICE HUB
WE ARE THE COLONIAL CENTRAL TEAM
Student Financial
AssistanceFinancial Aid
and Counseling
Student Accounts Billing and Account
Management
Student Employment Federal Work Study Jobs &
Part-Time Employment
Cashier’s Office
Payment Processing
COLONIAL CENTRAL
TEAM
The GW Financial Partnership
Check Your GWeb Account Regularlyfor Notifications and to Monitor Accountand Federal Work Study Information
Maintain Good Grades to KeepScholarships or Merit Aid!
Pay Your Account Balance by the Due DateAuthorize/Share Access with ParentLook for E-Bill
Maintain On-Going Dialogue withStudent About Financial Matters
Watch for Correspondence Sent Home
Complete Payment Arrangements
Provide Accurate Information and Shared KnowledgeEnsure Professional and Caring Service ExperienceProvide Pro-Active Problem Solving and Accessible Services
Student Role Parent/Guardian Role
COLONIAL CENTRAL Team Role
Online Services
GWeb – Student’s Online Access to Personal Recordshttp://my.gwu.eduView Registration Schedule And GradesPreview Financial Aid StatusView Current Balance On Student AccountUpdate Contact Information, Including AddressesView Earnings For On-campus Employment
COLONIAL CENTRAL: Your Service Hub – colonialcentral.gwu.eduOnline Services
E-payment – Pay Tuition Bill OnlineFinancial Aid/ Student Account Forms – Download FormsLoan Application
InformationBilling and PaymentFinancial Aid Student Employment
ChargesCharges
Financial Aid (If Applicable)
Authorized Aid v. Pending Aid
Financial Aid (If Applicable)
Authorized Aid v. Pending Aid
Library GiftLibrary Gift
Amount Due & Due DateAmount Due & Due Date
Registration Schedule
Registration Schedule
“Semester Invoice”“Semester Invoice”
Payment Options
Pay Online Visit COLONIAL CENTRAL at colonialcentral.gwu.edu
Mail Payment
Payment In-Person at the Cashier’s Office
Types of Payment
CashPersonal CheckMoney OrderTraveler’s CheckWire Transfer
GW Monthly Payment Plan Through www.TuitionPay.comThe Plan Starts in JunePayments Made June Through October Cover The Fall SemesterPayments Made November Through March Cover The Spring Semester
Student Financial Assistance
Loan Options Parent PLUS LoanAlternative Education Loans
529 PlanCheck to Display Student’s Name and GW ID#Mail Check Directly to Cashier’s OfficeCall Cashier’s Office with Questions
Federal Stafford LoanEntrance CounselingFederal Work Study – It is a Job!
FWS-Approved JobsMonitoring FWS Award
Outside ScholarshipsEnsure GW Receives the ScholarshipFunds are Credited to the Student’s AccountImpact of Scholarships on Financial Aid
ParentsStudents
Remember: This is an annual process for both parents and students!
Financial Aid Packages were distributed in March/April.
Payment and Credits Should be Completed by 1st Day of the Semester (Sept. 4, 2007)
Monthly Payment Plan - the Total Payments Will Cover The Semester Balance
Alternative Loan Applications - To Be Completed No Later Than 1st Week In August
Outstanding BalanceReceive Monthly Statement of Account from GW
Finance Charges and Late Fees
Financial Hold: Prevents Registration for Next SemesterPrevents Access to Transcripts
Your Student’s Account: “Are You All Set?”
YES NO
“Monthly Statement”“Monthly
Statement”
ChargesCharges
Amount Due & Due DateAmount Due & Due Date
Library GiftLibrary Gift
COLONIAL CENTRAL: YOUR SERVICE HUB
Billing, Account Information and Resolution
Tuition Payment
Cashing Of Checks
Loan Checks Endorsement
Financial Aid Application And Counseling
Other
THE GW FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIP
ONLINE SERVICES
PAYMENT OPTIONS
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
YOUR STUDENT’S ACCOUNT: “ARE YOU ALL SET?”
COLONIAL CENTRAL: YOUR SERVICE HUB
“Wrap-up”
Colonial Inauguration Recommended Events
Other Sessions at CI:Federal Work Study OrientationThe GWorld Card: Your Passport to Quality of Life ServicesStudent Sessions – Encourage Your Student To Attend Our Session
Visit the University Services and Student Organization Fair:
Representatives from Various GW OfficesGW Monthly Payment Plan – www.TuitionPay.com