What you need to know…

Financial Aid and Business Office 101

Location & Hours

Office of Financial Aid Beck Center, Suite 108 Hours: 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. Online Access 24/7 at MyTLU to

documents and award letters Business Office

Beck Center, Suite 101 Hours:▪ Cashier’s Window: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30

p.m.▪ Office: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.▪ Online Student Account Access 24/7

at MyTLU

Online Access

Financial aid information is available online 24/7 at MyTLU and through your TLU email account.

Access: Document Tracking – both

requested and received. Print award letters View job opportunities

Enrollment Changes

Changes in enrollment may affect financial aid eligibility. Dropping below 12 hours before 12th

class day may cause student to lose scholarships or the scholarship to be reduced.

Withdrawing from all classes before the 60% point of the semester will result in a recalculation of aid eligibility – student may be required to repay some or all aid received.

Dropping classes will affect completion percentage

Contact Financial Aid BEFORE reducing hours enrolled

Scholarship Renewal

Know scholarship and grant renewal requirements Requirements can be found on the TLU

Scholarships section of the Financial Aid website.

Merit-based aid is awarded for 8 full-time semesters.

Meeting TLU SAP

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Must maintain minimum cumulative

GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must successfully complete at least

75% of credit hours enrolled Must complete degree within 125% of

hours required to complete the degree

If receiving Tuition Equalization Grant: Must earn a minimum of 24 credit hours each

academic year. Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA Must complete 75% of credit hours enrolled

each academic year.

Meeting State SAP

Student Employment

Work-Study awards DO NOT appear on the billing statement – student must work to earn the funds

Paid bi-weekly

If awarded, students should attend the student employee orientation held on August 28

Outside Scholarships

Notify Office of Financial Aid of outside scholarships student will be receiving. Donor Name Amount Any restrictions (i.e. tuition

specific, term specific)

Considered part of the financial aid package and may reduce other financial aid awarded.

Split equally between fall & spring unless otherwise stated by Donor

Outside Scholarships

It is the student’s responsibility to notify the donor to send checks to the TLU Office of Financial Aid.

Will appear on student billing statement.

Will disburse to your student account once monies are received.

Financial Aid Disbursements & Refunds

Financial Aid is disbursed at the beginning of each term once enrollment is verified.

Refund checks are issued when the amount of aid disbursed is more than the amount billed for the term.

Students expecting a refund may purchase Bulldog Bucks to use at the Bookstore, Lucky’s or Hein.

Check-In

At least one week before arriving on campus: Check your portal to see if you

have any holds Make sure all documents are

submitted Make sure 1st payment has been

made

Early Arrivals: If you have a hold that cannot

be cleared at time of arrival, you WILL NOT be allowed to begin practice.

Contact Information

Business Office Phone: 830-372-8010 Fax: 830-372-8179 Business Office email: businessoffice@tlu.edu Cheryle Sozzi : csozzi@tlu.edu Esther Tiemann: etiemann@tlu.edu

Business Office

Payments Online: Credit/Debit Card or E-check Cashier Window: Cash, Check or Credit

Card

Purchase Bulldog Bucks Can be used at:▪ Bookstore▪ Lucky’s and Hein

Purchase in Office or Online at MyTLU

Business Office

Enroll in direct deposit

Cash personal checks up to $50 (no two party

checks accepted)

Pick up refund checks (financial aid in excess of

charges) Available beginning the Friday after 12th class

day

Pre-Billing Statements

Pre-Billing Statements Review Statement for Accuracy Will include:

Tuition Student Services Fee Housing IF housing application processed

before statement printed Meal Plan Course fees as applicable

Pre-Billing Statements

Contact appropriate office with questions regarding charges and to make changes. Resident Life – Housing and Meal Plans Financial Aid – Scholarships and Loans Business Office – Tuition and fees.

Changes will not generate a new bill. Refer to MyTLU for recent activity and updated balance information.

Payment Options

Option 1: Payment in Full Payment due August 3rd.

Option 2: Monthly Payment Plan Initial Payment = 40% of net balance,

due Aug 3rd 2nd Payment = 20%, due Sept 15th

3rd Payment = 20%, due Oct 15th

4th Payment = 20%, due Nov 16th

Installment plan fee $50

Third Party

Notify Business Office immediately if receiving Third Party benefits including: DARS Texas Guaranteed Tuition

Submit Plan Type and Copy of ID Card to Business Office

VA Benefits – Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35

Contact Information

Business Office Phone: 830-372-8010 Fax: 830-372-8179 Business Office email: businesoffice@tlu.edu