What's Next? - Student Billing |
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The Bursar’s Office is a student’s one-stop shop for billing and payment options. If you have questions, visit the Bursar’s Office website for more information about our payment plans.
1) Fall 2023 tuition and fees are now viewable on TouchNet. TouchNet is a portal available through your myUSI that gives students access to their billing statement and allows them to sign up for eRefunds (direct deposit), pay their bill, enroll in a payment plan and view their 1098T form.
2) Authorized Users
We understand that many parents financially support their students through their higher education. To simplify the process and communication, we encourage students to add their parent(s) or guardian(s) as authorized users on TouchNet.
3) Billing Statements
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Over the next few weeks, charges will begin showing up on students' myUSI accounts in the TouchNet icon. Financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans) will be the last item added to the bill, and the bill will not be final until the beginning of August. Students will receive an email notification to their myUSI email once the bill has been finalized.
Billing statements were sent on August 1, with the student’s tuition, housing, meal plans and financial aid itemized. The fall payment is due August 21.
4) Payment Plans
5) eRefunds
Sign up for eRefunds to ensure your refund is processed safer and faster. Log into TouchNet and click on Direct Deposit to enroll today.
Bursar's Office Contact Information
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Student Financial Assistance |
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Student Financial Assistance is dedicated to helping USI students and their families navigate the financial aid process while educating them about the best use of all resources available to help finance the cost of education. Most USI students receive some form of college financial aid, so our financial assistance counselors are experts at navigating the financial aid system.
Check Financial Assistance Status
Students can check the status of their financial aid and any outstanding documents by following these steps:
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Log in to myUSI
- Select the “Self Service” Eagle App
- Select “Financial Aid”
- Check on status of outstanding documents by selecting “Eligibility”
- Check financial aid package by selecting “Award” and then “Award for Aid Year”
Student Financial Assistance Contact Information
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Complete FAFSA.
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Use the IRS retrieval option on FAFSA. This option expedites the processing of your application.
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Financial aid awards are calculated once students are admitted and USI receives the FAFSA.
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The Direct Loan, a federal student loan, will be offered to eligible students.
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Beginning mid-July, students will need to log on to myUSI and accept, decline or reduce the Direct Loan.
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If you receive results from the FAFSA and are interested in applying for a federal work study, you may complete a Work Study Resume.
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Check your myUSI to see the required documents in case you are selected for verification.
- After completing all requirements, financial aid will be applied to your account balance.
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Use these smart borrowing tips:
- Figure your total college expenses
- Subtract "free" money (grant, scholarships, etc.)
- Subtract all possible sources of cash
- Make budget cuts where possible
- Borrow federal student loans first
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Student Financial Success Center |
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The Student Financial Success Center (SFSC) is here to help answer these questions and walk you through this exciting time. The SFSC provides virtual peer-mentoring and support services to advance students' financial literacy and wellness and promote their retention and success.
The SFSC seeks to empower people with the skills and strategies they need to transition from financial stress to financial success. To make your first move toward financial freedom today visit, SFSC online to learn more. We look forward to walking with you towards a lifetime of financial wellness and success!
Student Financial Success Center Contact Information
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Tips for managing your money:
- Create a budget and stick to it
- Save and project for future expenses
- Do "free" activities
- Keep records of expenses
- Don't overuse ATM, debit or credit cards
- Pay credit cards off monthly to avoid paying interest
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A budget involves several things:
- A list of income and expenses
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Essential expenses—housing, utilities, transportation, groceries
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Non-essential expenses—cable TV, the latest cell phone, overspending on credit cards
- A plan for meeting responsibilities and goals
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Working on campus can help students feel connected to USI, meet new people and feel a part of something. Most on-campus jobs understand you are a student first and offer flexibility. The location is also a perk. Instead of commuting to a job, you can reduce travel time and costs by working on campus. There are two types of on campus positions: Student Worker and Federal Work Study (FWS). Read below to learn more. |
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Student Worker Positions
Many offices and departments hire student workers for office help, event management and campus services. USI Dining/Sodexo (food service), Public Safety, Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center and Student Development Programs are just a few of the campus offices that hire students.
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Federal Work Study (FWS)
This program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who need financial aid. Students are paid at least minimum wage and work between five and 20 hours per week when school is in session. A portion of the earnings from non-enrollment periods is used to meet the student's academic year expenses, reducing a student's need for other assistance.
Students may apply for the FWS program by completing the FAFSA and indicating work study as a type of aid requested on the FAFSA. After completing the FAFSA, interested students should complete the FWS resume. The FWS resume is found online in the Student Financial Assistance forms library .
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Working off campus is another option. Working off campus offers more job options and often higher wages. However, you will spend more time off campus and the employer may not be as understanding that you are a student first. Make sure you factor in travel time when looking at off-campus jobs. |
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USI Insider Tips - USI Lingo |
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Things to Know About Campus
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Degree Works allows you to track progress toward degree completion (audit), develop semester-by-semester course selections (plans), determine progress toward a different degree program ("what if" audit) and choose a potential grade point average (GPA calculator) based on specific criteria.
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Jazz Lounge is located in the David L. Rice Library's north entry. Study or get Starbucks with friends here.
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Orr Center houses the Bursar and Student Financial Assistance offices, Undergraduate Admissions, Registrar, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Honors Program and Career Services and Internships.
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The Shield is USI's student-run newspaper. Students are responsible for all reporting, writing, editing and publishing. More information can be found at usishield.com or follow @usishield on socials.
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If you need to make or change your Orientation reservation (i.e., date, guests, orientation housing), log in with your myUSI username and password, click on the Admitted Student Task List icon and then the Screaming Eagles Orientation Reservation task.
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Campus Office Information |
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Check out the following offices for new student and campus information:
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Student Spotlight - Hayden K. |
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Hayden is a sophomore education major with a minor in history from Newburgh, Indiana. He is an Orientation Leader for the University. He also works in the USI Campus Store. In his free time, he enjoys watching Star Wars and rom coms with his girlfriend. |
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