Expecting a refund? Room selection, 1098-T, and more!
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January, 2024
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We hope everyone is having a great start to the spring semester.
We are providing this information as a resource to assist University of New Haven students and families as they navigate processes related to billing, financial aid, and registration. If you have a question regarding any of the information included in this newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
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Important Information and Updates
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Expecting a Refund?
Refunds for the Spring 2024 semester will start to be processed the week of January 29 after the Spring add/drop period ends and anticipated financial aid has officially disbursed.
Student Refunds: Starting Wednesday, January 24, students can request a refund by completing the Refund Request Form found under the Refunds tab in ePay. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in direct deposit. Click here for instructions on how to enroll.
Refunds Due to Federal Parent Plus Loan: Refunds will be mailed to the borrower's address as listed on their PLUS Loan application. Direct deposit for PLUS Loan refunds is currently not available. Refunds will be issued to the student only if a parent requested it on the PLUS application.
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2024-2025 Room Selection
Do you plan to reside in university housing for the 2024-2025 academic year? As a reminder, your student account must be in good financial standing before submitting your room deposit. Any continuing student interested in participating in the Room Selection Process must complete the following steps by Wednesday, March 6, 2024:
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Submit a $500 room deposit in ePay. (Please be advised, the room deposit is non-refundable/non-transferrable.)
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Complete the 2024-2025 Continuing Student Housing Application in the myHousing portal.
Students will not have access to the housing application without first submitting their housing deposit.
If you plan on participating in the 2024-2025 Room Selection Process and have an unpaid balance on your student account, we advise you to visit our Spring 2024 Billing, Tuition, and Financial Information webpage to review your payment options. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions regarding resolving your balance.
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Financial Aid Reminders
The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available to complete online at www.studentaid.gov. Please note that while there is no FAFSA priority deadline this year, it is strongly recommended you complete the form as soon as possible. This will help give the Financial Aid Office ample time to review the form and let you know if any additional documentation is needed.
Save the Date. The Financial Aid Office will be hosting a Zoom meeting on Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m. ET to highlight the new processing changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA form. Use this link to join the Zoom meeting on Jan. 29. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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2023 IRS Form 1098-T
IRS Form 1098-T is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tuition statement which is intended to help students prepare their federal income tax return. Form 1098-T details the qualified payments that are applied to a student's account within a specific calendar year. Please note that this is based on when the transaction is posted to the account, not according to the term the activity is related to.
The University of New Haven is required by the IRS to furnish eligible students with tax form 1098-T each calendar year. Form 1098-T will be made available to students in ePay and SSB (Self-Service Banner) by January 31, as required by law.
Important Notes:
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The information on the 1098-T is only informational.
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You must rely on your receipts to determine payment amounts and potential eligibility for a tax credit.
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No University of New Haven employee may give tax advice regarding the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit. If you are unsure about your eligibility or have any tax preparation questions, you should consult with a qualified tax preparer or advisor. You can also consult IRS Publication 990 or visit the IRS website.
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Please note that the release of 1098-T information is governed by federal privacy laws (FERPA) and cannot be released to parents or tax preparers without the authorization of the student.
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💡 Tip of the Month
Go to Class! If a student does not attend a class for two weeks, the instructor has the right to withdraw them at any time during the semester. If you receive federal financial aid and do not attend class and are removed from a course, Title IV (federal financial aid) funds may be cancelled and removed from your aid award per federal regulations.
Please refer to the University's policies below for more information.
Attendance Regulations
Return of Title IV Funds
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Upcoming Important Dates
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Tuesday, January 23
- Add/Drop Deadline (Full Spring Semester and Spring I – Accelerated Term)
- Pass/Fail Grade Election Deadline (Full Spring Semester and Spring I – Accelerated Term)
Monday, January 29. 6 p.m. ET
Week of January 29
- Refunds will Start to be Processed
By Tuesday, January 31
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IRS Form 1098-T will be available (Please refer to the 2023 IRS Form 1098-T section above for more information on receiving your form.)
Monday, February 13
- Course Withdrawal Deadline (Spring I – Accelerated Term)
Tuesday, February 14 – Monday, February 26
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Incomplete Grade Request Period (Spring I – Accelerated Term) Click here for more information.
Monday, March 4
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End of Term (Spring I – Accelerated Term)
Tuesday, March 5
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Start of Term (Spring II – Accelerated Term)
Wednesday, March 6
- 2024-2025 Room Deposit and Housing Application Deadline
Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17
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Spring Break (No Classes)
Tuesday, March 12
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Add/Drop Deadline (Spring II – Accelerated Term)
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Pass/Fail Grade Election Deadline (Spring II – Accelerated Term)
Friday, March 22
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Course Withdrawal Deadline (Full Spring Semester)
Saturday, March 23 – Tuesday, April 30
- Incomplete Grade Request Period (Full Spring Semester) Click here for more information.
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Questions?
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The One Stop is an integrated customer service office representing the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar. We are here to help!
Need to meet with the One Stop? Students can make an appointment through Navigate.
Reminder: If you are visiting the One Stop to meet with a staff member, please remember to bring a photo ID with you as we cannot assist you without verifying your identity.
Contact Us For Assistance
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One Stop Student Financial and Registrar Services Office
Bergami Hall
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
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