Phone:
401.874.9500

Fax:
401.874.2002

Enrollment Services
Green Hall
35 Campus Avenue
Directions

Mailing Address:
6 Rhody Ram Way
Kingston, RI 02881
esmail@etal.uri.edu

Freshman FAQ

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General

Freshman Calendar
What is e-Campus?
Where is Enrollment Services located?
Helpful Links

Financial Aid

How do I apply for financial aid?
I have been selected for "verification." What does that mean?
What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?
Are there any other scholarships that I can apply for?
When will my financial aid awards be credited to my account?
Where do the student and parent sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for a Federal Ford Direct Loan and/or a Parent PLUS loan?

Billing

How much does it cost to attend URI?
When will I receive my term bill? Can I view it on-line?
Does URI offer a monthly payment plan?
What is Higher One?

Registration

How do I register for classes?
What is the New England Regional Program?

Freshman Calendar

December: Activate your e-Campus account: www.uri.edu/ecampus/

January 1-March1: FAFSA available for early filing: www.fafsa.ed.gov (URI code: 003414)

Please note: Applying is easier with the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Beginning February 1, 2012 students and parents who have completed their 2011 IRS tax return will be able to use FAFSA on the Web to electronically view their tax information. With just a few simple steps, the tax information can also be securely transferred into the FAFSA. For more information go to: IRS Data Retrieval Information

February: Requests for additional information will be mailed to those students who have been selected for FAFSA verification. Your prompt response to this request will ensure a more accurate award package in March.

March 1: Priority deadline for filing FAFSA. This deadline is for receiving your best financial aid package. However, you may fill out your FAFSA at any time beyond this date.

Mid-March: Financial aid awards mailed and available for viewing on e-Campus.

March/April: Access your e-Campus account to accept, decline or adjust your financial aid awards.

May 1: Enrollment and Housing Deposit deadline.

June:

Eligible to enroll for Monthly Payment Plan: www.uri.edu/es/students/bill/mppletter.html
Complete all requirements necessary to receive your financial aid
- Complete Entrance Counseling for Student Direct Loans: Studentloans.gov
- Complete Master Promissory Note for Parent (PLUS) and Student Direct Loans: Studentloans.gov
- Complete URI supplemental Parent PLUS loan application: www.uri.edu/es/students/finance/parentplus.htm

June/July: Attend Summer Orientation! www.uri.edu/orientation/

September: Release of financial aid funds to student accounts. Refunds transferred to your Higher One card. To learn more about the Higher One card, please visit: https://urirefundcard.higheroneaccount.com/

What is e-Campus?

e-Campus is the University's electronic access system for students. Students can visit our website: http://www.uri.edu/ecampus/ and find step-by-step instructions for logging on to e-Campus which will provide access to personal, academic, and financial information through the internet.

Where is Enrollment Services located?

We are located on the second floor of Green Hall.

How do I apply for financial aid?

1. To be considered for all types of aid at URI, including Federal, State and University funds, your first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at: www.fafsa.ed.gov and release it to URI (003414). This form should be completed as soon as possible after January 1st, with a priority deadline of March 1st. For quicker and more accurate processing, we recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval tool when filling out your FAFSA. For more information go to: IRS Data Retrieval

2. Your FAFSA information determines your eligibility for a broad range of financial aid. Many families mistakenly think they don't qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it.

3. In addition, there are a few sources of aid such as unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans that are available regardless of need.

4. Once you have filed your FAFSA, a financial aid award notification will be mailed to you. The FAFSA form is free. There is no good excuse for not applying!

I have been selected for "verification." What does that mean?

Verification is a process, initiated by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Financial Aid office, requiring you to submit IRS Tax Return Transcripts (How to order a Tax Transcript )and other documents to the office of Enrollment Services. If your application is selected for verification, you will not be eligible for federal aid until this process is finalized. To avoid unnecessary delays, please submit all required documents promptly.

What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?

If your financial situation has changed due to loss of job or benefits, separation or divorce, death or other special circumstances, please outline the nature of this change in a letter to the office of Enrollment Services using our Online Forms. Click on "Special Circumstances Dependent 2011-2012". Please be sure to include supporting documentation. Once we have received this information, a determination will be made for additional financial aid awards if funds are available.

Are there any scholarships that I can apply for?

The following web sites are good resources for general financial aid information and outside scholarship sources. Remember, if you have to pay money to get money, it is probably a scam!

FastWeb: www.fastweb.com
RI Scholarship Search: www.rischolarships.com
Student Aid on the Web: http://studentaid.ed.gov
The Financial Aid Information Page: www.finaid.org
FAFSA on the Web: www.fafsa.ed.gov

When will my financial aid awards be credited to my account?

Your financial aid awards will be disbursed in equal amounts at the start of each semester if you have:

Registered on time for the minimum number of credits required by your financial aid award programs;
Completed all necessary paperwork, including promissory notes, if required; and have
No disbursement holds on your record (check your e-Campus account).

Where do the student and parent sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for a Federal Ford Direct Loan and/or a Parent PLUS Loan?

Students and parents may sign their MPN on-line at: Studentloans.gov Please be aware that students must also complete Entrance Counseling at:Studentloans.gov

Funds will not be disbursed until both the MPN and Entrance Counseling requirements are completed. Parents must also complete an additional application at:http://www.uri.edu/es/students/finance/parentplus.html

How much does it cost to attend URI?

The following are the approved costs for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please note that tuition and fee amounts can vary based on course enrollment, academic program, and room and board selections.

Tuition and Fees:
RI Residents Out-of-State New England Regional*	$11,366 $27,454 $18,734
Average Room & Meal Plan:	$11,068
Average Books and Supplies:	$1,200
Transportation:	$237 (in-state) $888 (out-of-state / regional)
Miscellaneous Expenses:	$1,440
Total Cost of Attendance:
RI Residents Out-of-State New England Regional*	$25,311 $42,050 $33,330

*Please visit our admissions web site: www.uri.edu/admission/newenglandprog for an explanation of eligibility for the New England Regional Program.

When will I receive my term bill? Can I view it on-line?

Fall term bills will be mailed during the last week of July and payment will be due during the third week of August. Please note that tuition and fee charges are based on actual enrollment, so adding and dropping courses may cause changes in your bill. Students can always access up-to-date, detailed billing information online via e-Campus at www.uri.edu/ecampus.

Does URI offer a monthly payment plan?

Yes! Students can enroll in our monthly tuition payment plan, administered by Sallie Mae, which allows families to pay their annual tuition and fee expenses in up to 10 monthly payments. The plan runs from June 1st through October 1st for the Fall semester, and from November 1st through March 1st for the Spring semester. To learn more about this payment option and to enroll, please visit our web site at: www.uri.edu/es/students/bill/mppletter.html.

What is Higher One?

Higher One is the financial institution we have partnered with to distribute refunds. All students will be sent a URI Refund Card by mail following orientation. Do not throw this card away! Using the card, students will access a website where they can choose to activate their URI Refund Card and have their refund deposited to their card, or they can choose to have their refunds deposited to their own bank account via direct deposit (ACH). To learn more, please visit: https://urirefundcard.higheroneaccount.com/.

How do I register for classes?

You will register for classes at Freshman Orientation. For more information, visit www.uri.edu/orientation/

What is the New England Regional Program?

If you are a resident of a New England state other than Rhode Island, The New England Board of Higher Education provides discounted tuition for a select group of majors. Please visit our web site: http://www.uri.edu/admission/newenglandprog.html for more program information.

Helpful Links

Where can I get a student ID?
URI Memorial Union http://www.uri.edu/dining/idcard.htm

How do I get a job on campus?
On Campus Job Fair http://www.uri.edu/es/students/finance/jobfair.html

Directions to Campus
http://www.uri.edu/home/campus/

What About Housing?
http://housing.uri.edu/

Dining/Meal Plans
http:/www.uri.edu/dining/

Health Immunizations
http://health.uri.edu/departments/immunizations.php

Health Insurance Waivers
https://health.uri.edu/waiver/

How do I purchase my textbooks and/or computers?
http://www.uri.edu/bookstore/navigate/

Where can I get a map of the campus?
http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/Map/KingstonCampus.pdf

Is the University on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube?
Go to http://www.uri.edu and scroll to the bottom of the page so see the links for all three social networking sites.

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