WELCOME TOEAGLE SUMMITSUMMER 2013
GENE LOGANASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
AU Central One stop student services center
AU Central
201 Asbury BuildingIntegrates functions of: Student Accounts,
Registrar and Financial AidStreamlined way for students to manage the
business side of being a student
Resources
Student portal myau.american.eduEagle FinanceAU email accountAcademic AdvisorsAU Central Counselors
Student Record Privacy
Parent/Guest Access In compliance with the Federal Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, information about a student’s account may not be released to the third party without the student’s written permission.
Parent/Guest Access to the student portal can be granted by the student to their parent/guest.
Limited access to student account information
Important Dates & Deadlines
Fall Bills – mailed early July - due early August (subtract aid, loans, scholarships, etc)
Bills available online 24/7 at Eagle FinanceFinancial Aid - complete entrance counseling
and master promissory notes for any accepted Stafford loans @ studentloans.gov
Financial Aid Disbursement – (pending aid on bill; loans disbursed week before classes start)
“Pending MPN confirmation” until loan pays out
Payment Questions
Payment options – check, e-check, credit cards
Pay online on Eagle FinanceAmerican Installment Plan - next slide!Parent Plus Loan – 7.9% Apply at
studentloans.govAlternative loans – Washington Mentorship
ProgramOutside sources of payment (529 plans;
Veterans benefits; outside scholarships)
Payment Plan
American Installment Plan – Semester Based Fall Semester (5 month, 4 month, 3 month, 2
month) $30 charge The earlier you sign up, the more options you
have as to which plan to participate in Applications available June 28 First payment due August 1
FAQs
How do I maintain my financial aid for next year?
o Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)o File FAFSA by May 1 (CSS Profile not required)o Similar financial circumstances (income; number
in college)
FAQs
I don’t need AU’s health insurance. How do I waive it?
I am getting an outside scholarship. How will it affect my financial aid award?
What is Tuition Refund Insurance?How do I get proof of enrollment for my
scholarship/car insurance/etc?
Contact AU Central
E-mail – [email protected] Web - www.american.edu/aucentral (Directory of
Services)
Hours of operation – M, T, Th, F 9:00 – 5:00 W 10:00 – 5:00