Jaguar Connection - January 2023

January 2023

Happy New Year Jags!

“As the Flagship of the Gulf Coast, we will be student-minded and student-focused in all our actions,” said USA President Bonner in his inauguration speech. Our continued mission here at the USA One Stop is to provide you with the resources and support you may need during your Jaguar journey.

Jag News to Note

Spring 2023 Avoid the Void

The spring semester is only a few days away, and along with it comes the balance deadline date. Your Spring 2023 balance must be paid in full by January 4th, 2023 to avoid the risk of being voided from your courses.

Students who live on-campus and miss this payment deadline also risk being removed from their residence hall and/or having their meal plan suspended.

If you need assistance finding potential solutions to help cover your spring balance, please reach out to our USA One Stop team. We are here to help!

Don't forget, South offers a convenient payment plan that allows students to divide the semester's balance into monthly installments. Click here to learn more.

Winter WOW

We are excited to see the Spring 2023 semester kick-off with the Winter Week of Welcome (WOW) again this year! The Winter WOW is designed to help students celebrate the start of a new semester by connecting with people, places, and groups!

During the Winter WOW, you will have the opportunity to attend various events where you can meet other students, learn about student organizations, and discover opportunities to connect with faculty and staff who are here to support your academic success.

Be sure to Rise & Shine with our One Stop team on January 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Meisler Hall, Suite 2100. Enjoy free breakfast treats and Starbucks coffee as we sit and chat together!

While you are enjoying breakfast, you are welcome to ask any questions you may have about your financial aid, scholarships, and/or your student account. Plus, if you stop by your name will be entered in a drawing to win a Starbucks gift card. We can’t wait to meet you!

1098-T

Did you know you may be eligible for a federal education tax credit? All students enrolled in credit courses at the University of South Alabama are required by the IRS to be issued a 1098-T by January 31st each year.

This form notifies you and the IRS of the qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) you paid during the preceding tax year that may qualify you or your guardian for educational tax credits.

The Office of Student Accounting provides the 1098-T via PAWS for students who opted in to receive the form electronically. Otherwise, the form is sent through U.S. mail. Click here for more detailed information.

South Spots

Jag Student Support Network (JSSN)

The Jag Student Support Network (JSSN) is one of the many services provided by the University Counseling and Testing Center in an effort to support the holistic development of its students.

The JSSN is comprised of South Alabama students who offer their fellow students hope, support, transparency, and advocacy in order to build resilience to thrive in their lives and within the USA community. Peer mentors involved with the JSSN receive extensive training and are equipped to offer peer support with various matters including anxiety, leadership skills, stress management, and more.

Click here to meet your South Alabama Jag Student Support Network mentors.

Important Dates

January 4th

Spring 2023 Balance Due

January 6th

Residence Halls Open

January 9th

Classes Begin

January 16th

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 17th

Bookstore Charging Period Ends

January 20th

Refund Process Begins

USA One Stop

(251) 341-4USA | onestop@southalabama.edu

southalabama.edu/onestop