July 16, 2018
Cowbell Connections
August 1
Deadline for payment in full
or student must be enrolled
in a payment plan.

August 18
Move In Day
(MVNU2MSU)

August 19
Blues Breakfast
August 22
Classes Begin

August 28
Fall Convocation for all new students
&
Last day to drop a course without a grade (5 th class day); by 5:00 PM

August 29
Last day to register or add a course (6 th class day); by 8:00 AM
Click  here  for a full calendar of events
Dear MSU Parents and Families,
Hello Bulldog families!

While we don't typically send out a July e-newsletter, we wanted to make sure you had another reminder (directly below) of account changes that will become effective this academic year.

On another note, we hope you're staying cool and enjoying summer with your students, if they are at home. As y'all prepare for the new academic year, be sure to mark your calendars for our 2018 Fall Bulldog Family Weekend event that will be held during MSU's Homecoming weekend November 2 - 4. Register today by visiting family.msstate.edu. We will also have a Tailgate & Tees event in the Spring, date to be determined mid-fall semester.

As always, we are available to help you navigate through available resources. Please do not hesitate to call or email us with any questions or concerns.

Cat Walker and Becky Faulk
Office of Parent & Family Services
662.325.3611 / family@ msstate.edu

New Location: 1st Floor YMCA Building, directly across from the Colvard Student Union in the old Post Office location.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Student Account Changes - Fall 2018

Dear MSU Family Member,

In an effort to foster responsible financial management and reduce student debt, we would like to remind you about a number of changes being made to student accounts beginning Fall 2018.
 
Payment Plans Will Be Available
MSU is pleased to offer payment plans that will allow you to pay tuition, residence halls, meal plans, and other expenses (excluding textbooks) through monthly installments. Learn more on our website at paymybill.msstate.edu.
 
Statement Due Dates Will Move to the 1st of Each Month
In the past, you received your monthly billing statement around the 15th of each month, and the balance was due by the 9th of the following month. Beginning July 2018, you will still receive your statement around the 15th of each month, but due dates will be the 1st of the following month. For example, your July 15 billing statement will have a due date of August 1.

Fall Bills Must be Paid by August 1 or your Student's Schedule Will Be Subject to Cancellation
You must pay the full balance on your student’s account (net of aid) or be enrolled in a payment plan by August 1. Account balances will be reduced by anticipated aid. Full payment or enrollment in a payment plan is required by August 1st, otherwise, your student’s schedule will be subject to cancellation. Students will have one opportunity to re-enroll if their schedule is cancelled, however:

  • Your student will be required to rebuild their schedule; they are not guaranteed to receive a spot in the same classes.

  • You must still pay the full balance on your student’s account or be enrolled in a payment plan. Otherwise, their schedule may be cancelled a second time with no option to re-enroll for the Fall semester.

For questions concerning billing statements or tuition and fees:

PHONE
Call us at 662.325.2071 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

EMAIL

For questions concerning financial aid:

PHONE
Call us at 662-325-2450 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

EMAIL
Email us at financial financialaid@msstate.edu

If the numbers above are busy, we have a special hotline phone number you can call on July 16 & 17 between 8:00 and 5:00. The number is 662.325.8206.
 
Please continue planning for these changes now.  
PARENT HANDBOOK
We provide all parents and family members of new MSU students with a copy of our printed Parent and Family Handbook.

Click below to view a copy of the handbook online. Be sure to save this link for easy access to many of our campus resources.
FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER CHECKLISTS
We have created a quick checklist to help make sure your student has the necessary tools and resources for a successful and smooth transition to MSU. Grab a cup of coffee and spend some time reviewing this list together. Good expectations will go a long way.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us November 2 - 4, 2018 for a weekend with your student as the MSU Alumni Association and Foundation joins the Office of Parent and Family Services to host our first Fall Bulldog Family Weekend.

Registration will include an opportunity to purchase discounted football tickets to watch our MSU Bulldogs take on Louisiana Tech. You may want to purchase an extra football ticket for this event for your student to guarantee y'all will be able to sit together. While it likely won't be a problem to have your student ticket holder with you, it all depends on the amount of tickets sold and space available.

Discounted tickets are in the upper section of the stadium. If you prefer to purchase better seats you can check hailstate.com or stubhub.com .

Student Football Tickets: Students will have an opportunity to purchase a student ticket package in August; more information will be sent to your student's BullyMail soon.

We can't wait to see you! If you have any questions, please email us at family@msstate.edu .
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Financial Aid
Students who have received student loan offers through their FAFSA can now accept or decline those funds. Have your student log into their myState account, select Banner, hover over over myBanner for Students, and select the Awards Notification Letter/Supplemental Information link.

Refunds
In order to receive refunds by direct deposit, students must keep updated banking information in their myState portal.
Don't forget to visit us on social media and at family.msstate.edu .
Make sure you mention #MSStateFamily when you post on social media.
Office of Parent and Family Services | 662.325.3611 | family@msstate.edu |