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September 25, 2007
From the desk of the Bursar
As of May 29, 2007, active and enrolled students will no longer utilize the Bursar's website to make e-check payments. E-check payments are now transacted directly through the PeopleSoft Student Administration System. Students may simply login and proceed to SA Self Service > Learner Services > Finances> Make a Payment and then click the "Pay by Electronic Check" button. Please follow the directions and read the terms and conditions carefully when making any electronic payment.
Inactive/former students who cannot login to PeopleSoft may still pay by e-check by going to www.bursar.uconn.edu/html/pay_by_echeck.html.
On February 21, 2006 the University of Connecticut instituted important changes that affect the use of credit cards to pay university fee bill charges. There are two aspects to this change, one procedural and the other a policy change.
First, no longer utilize the Bursar's Office website to make credit card payments. Instead, credit card payments will be transacted directly through the PeopleSoft Student Administration System. Students may simply login and proceed to the Finances section of their PeopleSoft account. Although there are many benefits to this, the primary one is that payments will be immediately reflected on your on-line fee bill. Previously, 2 to 3 business days elapsed before your bill was credited.
Secondly, the university will accept credit card payments via the Internet only. Credit card payments will no longer be taken at the cashiers windows or by telephone. This policy applies to the Storrs and regional campuses. On-line payments may be made from any computer with an Internet connection. Additionally, payment kiosks will be available at the Regional Campus business offices and at the Wilbur Cross building at Storrs.
Just as before, a 2.5% convenience fee will apply to on-line credit card payments for most students. This convenience fee is required to offset the considerable expense incurred by the university for offering the credit card payment option. If you desire an online alternative, you may pay by e-check for a flat $5 fee. Both payment methods can be accessed by logging into your PeopleSoft Student Administration account at https://student.studentadmin.uconn.edu. Please follow the directions and read the terms and conditions carefully when making any electronic payment.
The university continues to try and balance the high cost of offering credit card payments with the convenience that our students and families desire. It is our hope that these changes will achieve that goal.
The Office of Student Financial Aid Services (OSFAS) is pleased to announce the availability of student self service functionality through the Student Administration System (SA System) for continuing students.
Students sign into the Student Administration System at http://www.studentadmin.uconn.edu and then navigate to SA Self Service > Learner Services > Finances > View My Financial Aid.
It's that easy!
Some actions students can take include:
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Check their financial aid status
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Accept or decline their awards
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Enter anticipated credits per semester
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Check for required forms or documents
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Enter outside awards
Students may check their information via SA Self Service at any time.
However, the OSFAS will notify students via HuskyMail to log into the SA System if any action is required on their part.
Note: Self Service is not available at this time to students in the Schools of Law and Social Work. Newly entering students will be notified in May of the ability to conduct financial aid business via SA Self Service.
To view this latest addition to Student Self Service, access the online help system at http://www.peoplesofthelp.uconn.edu/studentindex.html and click View My Financial Aid.
To display screen shots within the printed instructions, click the Show Images button at the top of the page. Click the View Demo button for individual ‘movies’ of the financial aid functions.