Office of the Bursar

Financial resources to help you pay tuition and other expenses 

1. Financial Aid

• Apply for financial aid early to maximize funding options. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov.
• Access the BGSU Financial Aid Web site for scholarship, grant and loan information at sfa.bgsu.edu. Allow adequate time for private loan processing (1-2 weeks from self certification)
• Check with community organizations.
• Take advantage of the free Searchable Scholarship Guide.
  

2. State Programs

• Visit the State of Ohio  web site for information on state scholarship/grant programs (i.e., Choose Ohio First, Opportunities for Veterans, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, etc.).
  

3. Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Check with your employer, or have your parents check with their employers to determine if they offer employee or dependent tuition reimbursement programs.
  

4. Personal Payments

• BGSU payment plan: Learn more at Installment Payment Plan
• After registering, make sure payment in full is received by the posted due date on your eBill.
  

5. Money Management Services

• Free financial education services to BGSU undergraduate and graduate students.
• Visit www.bgsu.edu/smms/.
  

Stay informed and current with your financial aid and your bill

1. Estimate your Bill

• Visit the Tuition & Fee Estimator 2012-2013 to calculate your expected bill.
  

2. Email Notifications

• Check your Falcon Mail account regularly for important financial aid messages and eBill updates.
• To authorize a parent to receive an email for the eBill and to make online payments, students must log on to MyBGSU > Bursar Services > View Bill & MakePayment and follow the link to > Parent PINs.
  

3. Financial Aid Requirements and Awards

• Log in to MyBGSU  to view the status of your financial aid and your awards. Check your "To Do List" on a regular basis for items that need to be completed.
  

4. eBill (CashNet)

• To view your BGSU eBill, log in to your MyBGSU account and click on Bursar Services in the left navigation pane > View Bill & Make Payment. This will take you directly to the eBill (CashNet) site.
• CashNet - BGSU's electronic billing notification system - check your balance frequently - know when your payment is due.
  

5. Mailing Address Updates

• Make sure your address is current. Log in to MyBGSU and select the Personal Information Link. MyBGSU allows convenient 24/7 online access.