Good Afternoon!
I am pleased to introduce you
to Felicia Low, Program Coordinator for MBA and MS Programs at Shady Grove.
Felicia has been a member of the Shady Grove team since November, and recently
added Evening MBA student advising to her role. Felicia will be your primary
point of contact throughout the duration of the program. She can be reached at flow@rhsmith.umd.edu or 301-738-6263.
This week, we would like to direct
your attention 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 20th
Spring Bills
· Bills are generated in mid-December for any existing
registration with payment due on January 20th
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
o
Click on: Financials in the left hand sidebar
o
Click on: Student Account Inquiry and Bill
Payment
o
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 3rd 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.
**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 us.
Regards,
Felicia Low
Program Coordinator, Shady Grove
Masters Programs Office
Robert H. Smith School of Business
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Building II, Office 2012B
University of Maryland
Rockville, MD 20850
301-738-6263 TEL
flow@rhsmith.umd.edu
www.rhsmith.umd.edu
Kathryn T. Duffy
Associate Director, Shady Grove
Masters Programs Office
Robert H. Smith School of Business
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Building II, Office 2012D
University of Maryland
Rockville, MD 20850
301-738-6038 TEL
kduffy@rhsmith.umd.edu
www.rhsmith.umd.edu
