What types of questions can the Office of Business and Finances or the Office of Financial Aid help address?
For questions regarding TMS, your billing statement, refund checks, or [...]
Will my financial aid change from year to year?
Your financial aid eligibility is based on many variables. For [...]
If my housing status changes will my aid be affected?
It may change. If you switch from living on campus [...]
How can I purchase books?
Many students pay for their books out-of-pocket. If you are [...]
When will my financial aid be applied to my account?
In order for financial aid to be applied your account [...]
How can I accept my financial aid?
Please log onto your MyFinancialAid account at myfinancialaid.marianuniversity.edu/NetPartnerStudent/. Once logged [...]
What options are available to me if my aid does not cover all of my tuition/room and board costs?
There may be additional loan options such as Parent Plus [...]
Is my financial aid for the semester or for the entire academic year?
If you are attending for the fall and spring semester, [...]
What if I have been awarded a scholarship through my high school or community?
Federal regulations require us to consider all outside resources as [...]
What if my family has experienced a loss of income or has high medical expenses?
Loss of a job or benefits, death in the family, [...]
I have been selected for Verification, what does that mean?
The Federal Processing Center selects FAFSA applications for verification. You [...]
When will I know what financial aid I am eligible to receive?
Allow approximately two weeks for the federal processing of your [...]
Should I wait until I have been accepted to apply for financial aid?
Complete the FAFSA as soon as you can. The financial [...]
Are there any deadlines?
Submit the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year as soon [...]
What is Marian’s Federal School Code?
Marian University’s federal school code is 003861. You will need [...]
What is the EFC?
The EFC or Expected Family Contribution, is the dollar amount [...]
How do I become eligible for financial aid?
Academic and partnership scholarships are awarded to traditional undergraduate students [...]
How do I make a payment?
Please refer to our payment page.
What is Summer Bridge?
Summer Bridge is a unique opportunity for TRIO-SSS (and EXCEL) [...]
I would like to meet more students like me. How can SSS help?
We host several social events each month. In the past, [...]
Do I need to re-apply each year?
Once you are accepted into TRIO-SSS, you are eligible to [...]
Can I be in TRIO-SSS if I’m a commuter?
TRIO-SSS is available to students whether they live on campus [...]
If I am enrolled in Marian’s EXCEL program, can I participate in TRIO-SSS too?
We recommend that to avoid becoming overwhelmed by multiple program [...]
I get good grades, so why should I participate?
TRIO-SSS is not only for students who need academic help, [...]
I’m pretty busy already. How much time do I need to devote to the program?
You could chose to be active as little as six [...]
Can I actually get money from TRIO-SSS?
A variety of national scholarship opportunities are available, and active [...]
What does it cost to be in TRIO?
All program services are offered at NO COST!
What if I am not accepted?
If you are notified that you have not been accepted [...]
How do I know if I have been accepted?
Students who have submitted an application will be emailed a [...]
I have a disability, what documentation is needed?
Students with documented disabilities (physical, psychological or learning) should have [...]
How do I determine if I qualify for the program based on financial need?
We encourage students who feel they may be eligible to [...]
I didn’t apply before my freshman year – or at the beginning of the semester. Is it too late?
New students, upperclassmen, transfer students and non-traditional students are all [...]
When should I apply?
We love to enroll incoming freshman into the program even [...]
Why should I apply?
We are your coaches through college – your home away [...]
Why do I need to apply? Can’t I just join?
Marian University’s TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS) Program is offered through [...]
Where can I take classes?
Our main campus is in Fond du Lac, WI.
My tutor isn’t helpful, what do I do?
If there is any type of unsatisfactory results about the [...]
What is the purpose of tutoring?
To help our students gain more understanding of subject areas [...]
How much does this cost?
As with all of our other services, there is no [...]
Can my non-UBMS friend come to tutoring sessions for help?
Due to the nature of our federal funding, we will [...]
How do I prepare for my tutoring session?
Bring the homework you need help with, your Chromebook, your [...]
Will I get the same tutor every time?
Tutors will have consistent schedules. If you do or don’t [...]
Can I just drop in?
You may, so long as you are aware that tutors [...]
Do I have to make an appointment?
You will be/have been paired based on need and tutor [...]
Will my session be one on one or shared with other students?
Multiple students will be at sessions, however you will be [...]
Do I have to stay the whole time if I feel like I got what I needed?
You must stay at a session for at least one [...]
Can I be a tutor if my grades are high enough?
If you are performing well and would like to help [...]
Will I get a larger stipend check if I attend more sessions?
Unfortunately, you will not get more money for coming to [...]
Why is 2.5 your cutoff?
We are required by the Department of Education to meet [...]
What subjects are being offered?
Currently, math, science, and English.
I’m not required to see a tutor but still want to. Can I come anyway?
Yes, you may, but no more than an hour a [...]
I’m already seeing a tutor/teacher for areas of need. Do I still have to come?
If you are seeing teacher for help, we will need [...]
Will I have a tutor this summer if I’m in summer school?
At this point in time there is not a plan [...]
I am required to go to tutoring, but don’t feel that I need to. Now what?
We have set specific parameters to determine need. If you [...]
What if my tutor isn’t helpful?
Work with them to figure out why you aren’t feeling [...]
Can I have a tutor before school?
Due to the availability of our tutors, this isn’t a [...]
The time you have selected does not work for me, what should I do?
Contact program staff to see what other options are available. [...]
What happens if I miss a session?
Any absence will be treated like a missed program. Unless [...]
I don’t get out of school until 3:20… what do I do?
You are required to be at tutoring for 1 full [...]
When are these sessions offered?
Session will occur from 3:00pm - 5:00pm on the Marian [...]
What if I bring my GPA and class grades up?
Grades and GPA will be evaluate on a semester-by-semester basis. [...]
How often must a student see a tutor?
Students will be required to see a tutor at least [...]
Who is required to see a tutor?
Any student who is getting under a 2.5 GPA and/or [...]
So this is a remedial program?
No it is not. We will work with students to [...]
Do I have to be a high achieving student to be considered?
You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher [...]
How does UBMS know my academic needs?
Once students are accepted to the program, they will meet [...]
What are the expectations of participants?
In order to be part of UBMS, students need to [...]
Do I have to come to everything?
Yes, students should be available to all classes, workshops, tutoring, [...]
Where is the summer program held?
The summer program will be held on the Marian University [...]
How long does the summer program last?
The summer program will be six weeks in length.
What services do you provide during the Summer Program?
The summer academic initiatives accentuate on skill development and improvement [...]
What services do you provide during the Academic Year?
Students receive academic counseling and support, study skills training, and [...]
What days of the week will classes be held?
Graduate classes typically meet one evening a week from 6-10 [...]
What is the format of my classes?
Many graduate courses are offered in an accelerated format, where classes [...]
How many credits can I transfer?
Pending evaluation, students can transfer up to 9 credits into [...]
Will I be receiving class credit for this program?
This program has no impact on your GPA in high [...]
What if I don’t like Math or Science?
The UBMS program is designed to assist students with and [...]
What if I like one subject and not the other?
You should still apply. You will be in both subject [...]
Are Upward Bound students guaranteed admission to Marian University?
No, they are not. If a UBMS chooses to apply [...]
Does UBMS help pay for college?
UBMS does not pay for tuition, nor does it provide [...]
Why should I spend my time doing this?
With UBMS, Marian wants to ultimately help resupplying the Fond [...]
What does this cost?
The program is free of cost to students and their [...]
Are you recruiting for Marian?
However pleased we may be with a student’s choice to [...]
I’m eligible, but was not selected, now what?
If you are eligible, your application will be kept on [...]
I’m not eligible for the program, now what?
Unfortunately because of the provisions of our grant, we cannot [...]
How do I talk to a student about eligibility?
The best course of action to talk with a student, [...]
I only meet one of the eligibility requirements, should I still apply?
Yes, you should. Of the students we serve, 66% of [...]
How do I know if I’m eligible?
To determine eligibility, please click here.
I don’t know my school counselor, what should I do?
You can have them fill out the bottom portion of [...]
How many students are selected each year?
We are funded to serve 60 students in total from [...]
What does low income mean?
An individual whose family taxable income did not exceed 150 [...]
What does first generation mean?
(1) An individual neither of whose natural or adoptive parents [...]
Once a student begins the program, does the student need to reapply each year?
Unless a student is remove or leaves the program, once [...]
I live with only one of my parents, should I collect income information from the other?
We only need taxable income information from the household who [...]
What is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)?
The HLC is the accrediting agency for many colleges and [...]
What is the value of accreditation?
Accreditation provides both public certification of acceptable institutional quality and [...]
How do I get my books?
Marian University does have a bookstore where students can purchase [...]
How long will it take me to complete the program?
The length of time to complete a program at Marian [...]
How many credits can I transfer?
For those in the undergraduate program, Marian accepts up to [...]
Who are the instructors?
Marian instructors hold a minimum of a master's degree, with [...]
