8/5 - Weekly Email From the Masters Programs Office

Good afternoon!

This week we would like to introduce
you to frequently asked finance questions. As always, please remember to visit Networth to access the Pre-Program Checklist to stay on top of weekly task items.

 

Frequently Asked Finance Questions:  

 

When do I complete FAFSA?

·       Students are required to complete the FAFSA each academic year to receive federal aid.

·       FAFSA loans are available for review and acceptance on Testudo

·       Loans are disbursed typically 10-14 days prior to the beginning of the semester

 

What is the expected cost breakdown for an MBA student?

·       Take a look here for a breakdown for tuition and fees, books, and personal expenses/transportation for the 2015-2016 year.

 

When are bills generated?

 

Fall Bills

·       Bills are generated in mid-July for any existing registration with payment due on August 20^th

Spring Bills

·       Bills are generated in mid-December for any existing registration with payment due on January 20^th

 

Winter and Summer Bills

·       Bills are generated upon registration with payment due upon registration

 

Where do I go to make tuition payments? 

·       Visit the Office of Bursar to make tuition payments

Where can I view my bill online?

·      
Go to Testudo

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Click on: Financials in the left hand sidebar

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Click on: Student Account Inquiry and Bill Payment

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Log-in using your Directory ID and password

·       Payment can be made by Credit Card, Debit Card (2.0% processing fee) e-check, check, wire transfer or cash.

·       Sponsored students may use 3^rd party billing process http://bursar.umd.edu/ThirdPartySponsoredBilling.php

 

Who do I contact for an itemized bill for my employer?

·       An itemized bill can be requested by emailing the Bursar directly at billtalk@umd.edu

 

 

Weekly Checklist Task Reminders: 



Required: 

• Register for Fall 2015 classes 
  
• Submit immunization paperwork 
  

Optional:

Smith Sunset Cruise

Join your fellow Smith Community for a scenic luxury cruise around DC from 8:00-11:00PM
on Friday August 21st. Boarding begins at 7:30pm, boat departs at 8:00pm. Open Bar, Dinner Buffet, Games, and a DJ are included in your ticket price. An excellent opportunity to Network with Fellow Smith students in a casual environment. Purchase your ticket here.

Community Service Event

Please join us for a day of community service cleaning up and helping prepare one of DC’s Public Schools for the 2015-2016 school year. This volunteer opportunity is open to all incoming students, to serve as a way to get to know each other and network while serving the DC community.

•       August 22^nd from 9:00am-3:00pm
  
•       Location: TBA
  
•       Please register as part of an existing team, UMD
  Smith School of Business PTMBAA at  http://www.handsondc.org/volunteer-registration
  
•       For more information contact Robbie Squibb at robert.squibb@rhsmith.umd.edu
  

**As a reminder, the first sets of pre-skills are due at the beginning of Term B but you might want to get a head start before classes begin. Pre-skills can be found here.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,    

Ashley Pickett
Program Coordinator, Baltimore
Masters Programs Office
Robert H. Smith School of Business
UM BioPark, Building 2
801 W. Baltimore St, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-4052 TEL
410-706-4912 FAX
apickett@rhsmith.umd.edu
www.rhsmith.umd.edu