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 – aucentral@american.edu Web - www.american.edu/aucentral (Directory of

Services)

Hours of operation – M, T, Th, F 9:00 – 5:00 W 10:00 – 5:00

Thank You!