Who is my academic advisor?
The student will receive a letter from the Advising Coordinator approximately three (3) weeks after University acceptance. The letter will contain the name and contact information for the student’s academic advisor.
How do I withdraw?
To withdraw from a course, all courses in a given trimester, from a program, or from the University, students must obtain a Withdrawal Form and complete the following:
- Meet with their appropriate department representative(s).
- Meet with representatives from the Financial Aid and/or Business Office.
- Submit the Withdrawal Form with completed signatures to the Office of the Registrar.
Student will be placed on academic leave between the dates requested but their student status will remain unchanged. Students who attend other institutions after leaving will be asked to provide an updated official transcript for evaluation upon re-entry to ADU.
When are my grades available?
Grade reports are available on the ADU website on or before the following dates:
Fall trimester December 16, 2011
Spring trimester April 27, 2012
Summer trimester August 17, 2012
How do I get a transcript?
The Registrar issues transcripts of a student’s ADU academic record upon written and signed request of the student. Requests for transcripts should be received by the Office of Registrar at least ten business days before they are needed. Telephone or e-mail requests cannot be honored. Official transcripts will not be issued to students with unpaid accounts, those who are in default on federal loan payments, and/or who owe a repayment on any federal grant, unless the student can provide official documentation showing arrangements have been made with the lending institution.
Financial Aid
What is the Federal School Code for Adventist University of Health Sciences?
031155
What types of Financial Aid are available?
· Amelia Roeder Scholarship
· Beverly and Marley Soper Scholarship
· Emily Reeves Tremmel Scholarship
· External Scholarships
· Federal Pell Grant
· Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant Federal Supplemental
· Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Stafford Loan – Subsidized and Unsubsidized
- Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loan)
- Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
- Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
- Florida Scholarship for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Service members
- Veterans’ Children
- Frances and William J. Green Trust Scholarship
- Jean Gould Scholarship
- Jean W. Iles Scholarship
- Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant
- Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
- Susan J. Kintner Scholarship
- Trent Tindell Scholarship
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Winter Park Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
When do I apply for Financial Aid?
Every year starting in January, Federal Income Tax Forms should be completed before applying for Financial Aid.
When are the Financial Aid deadlines?
July 25, 2011: Last day to submit Financial Aid Applications (SAR, ADU, all loans) for 2011-2012.
July 25, 2011: Financial Aid Deadline - Fall 2012 trimester.
November 21, 2011: Last day to submit ADU financial aid applications for Fall 2011 trimester, if not returning Spring 2012 trimester.
November 21, 2011: Financial Aid Application Deadline for Spring 2012 trimester.
January 6, 2012: Financial Aid Application for 2012-2013 available at www.ADU.edu.
April 2, 2012: New Student Financial Aid Deadline - Summer 2012 trimester.
April 2, 2012: Last day to submit Financial Aid Application - Spring 2012 trimester if not returning Summer 2012 trimester
April 9, 2012: Deadline for obtaining the best Financial Aid award for 2012‑2013. (After this date, students can apply for Financial Aid, but scholarships and grants will be limited.)
What initial items are necessary to apply for Financial Aid?
Go to www.ADU.edu Admissions, Financial Information to see the steps, forms, and links.
· The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If applying without a PIN, please print the signature page, and submit to the address indicated. All students must complete the FASFA if applying for any type of financial aid.
· The ADU Financial Aid Application. Verification documents, if selected for verification.
· Master Promissory Note (MPN) and graduate entrance loan counseling, if applying for a loan for the first time at ADU.
When will I hear what my Financial Aid award is?
It can be anywhere from 2 - 6 weeks from the time the Financial Aid Office has received all of the above items until you receive a response.
What does it mean if the Student Aid Report (SAR) says that I have been chosen for verification?
It means that you/your parent will need to supply one or more of the following items to the Financial Aid Office so they can verify the information you filled out on the FAFSA:
· Copy of your/your spouse’s signed Federal Income Tax Return and W-2s.
· For dependent students, a copy of your parents’ signed Federal Income Tax Return and W-2s.
· Untaxed income verification.
· Number of people in the family.
· Number of people in college.
· Documentation that you/your parents are separated.
· Verification of citizenship or immigrant status.
When will I receive my Financial Aid?
Financial Aid will be posted on your student account after the end of the drop/add period, if the Financial Aid Office has received all required documents.
How much can I borrow in loans?
The total combined amounts a student may borrow in subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans may not exceed the annual loan limits or aggregate limits, which are specified in federal regulations.
Aggregate Limits
The cumulative amount that a student can borrow through the years is called the aggregate limit. A student who exceeds the aggregate loan limit is ineligible to receive any Title IV funding. The graduate aggregate loan limit includes any loan amount borrowed during undergraduate study.
Graduate (Includes undergraduate amount) | |
Maximum Subsidized | $65,500 |
Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized | $138,500 |
Do I have to complete graduate entrance loan counseling?
Yes, if you are a first-time borrower at ADU.
Do I have to complete exit loan counseling?
Yes, if you drop to less than a half-time student, plan on graduating, or will no longer be enrolled at ADU.
Where do I complete loan counseling?
Loan counseling can be completed online at www.studentloans.gov.
Where can I find other sources of Financial Aid?
Other sources of financial aid may be found at a library or on the Internet. Some helpful websites include:
I have applied for Financial Aid at another institution. How do I transfer the information to ADU?
Correct your SAR and put in the ADU Federal School Code (031155), and the University name and address by using one of the following methods:
· Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and select “Make Corrections” to a processed FAFSA.
· Call 1-800-433-3243. You must have your DRN number from your SAR.
· Enter the corrections on your SAR, and send to the Department of Education or the ADU Financial Aid Office.
· Complete the ADU Aid Application. If you are eligible for any state grants, please notify the University Financial Aid Officer.
What is the e-mail address for Financial Aid?
Financial Services
When do I pay for classes?
The Business Office requires a minimum payment of 50 percent of tuition and fees during registration. All accounts must be settled or arrangements made with the Business Office prior to registering for a new trimester. Any remaining balance must be settled before transcripts or diplomas are released.
Can I register for classes if I have not paid my bill?
Students with an unpaid balance will have a Business Office hold placed on their record which will not allow them to register for classes. Students must see the Business Office for clearance. ADU reserves the right to deny admission to classes and/or hold official student records for nonpayment of student accounts.
How are University-housing costs processed, and when is payment due?
The student account is charged for the full trimester upon receipt of the housing record. Charges may be paid in full at the beginning of the trimester or paid monthly. All housing costs must be settled or arrangements made with the Business Office prior to registering for a new trimester. There are no refunds for moving out of University housing prior to the end of the trimester.
How do I make a payment on my bill?
Payment can be made at the Financial Services Department by cash, check, credit card (Discover, Master Card, American Express or Visa), or money order. Credit card payments may be made by phone (407‑303-1631), online, or payments can be mailed to:
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Financial Services Department
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
There will be a $25 fee charged to the student’s account for returned checks.
I receive Financial Aid. How is this applied to my account?
Each trimester, after the end of the drop/add period, the Financial Aid Office will apply the appropriate amount of approved financial aid to your account. If the approved amount does not fully cover trimester expenses, arrangements must be made to pay the remaining balance. If the approved amount exceeds expenses, a check will automatically be issued for federal funds. A check for excess non-federal funds can be issued to you from the Financial Aid Office upon written request.
How is a third-party payment (e.g. Vocational Rehabilitation) credited to my account?
Upon registering for classes, submit appropriate paperwork to the Student Accounts Manager at Financial Services for processing and billing. The third party will be invoiced at the end of the drop/add period.
Monies received will be applied to your account according to their payment specifications.
How often will I receive a statement of my account balance?
A statement will be available monthly. Please note that a finance charge of one percent per month will be assessed on all outstanding accounts. You can also access your student account/student ledger through my.adu.edu.
I do not have medical coverage; what do I do?
ADU requires medical insurance coverage for all students registered for six or more credit hours. Insurance is available at registration through United Health Care.
I have medical coverage; what do I do?
Students with medical coverage must submit a waiver form online at registration.
Can I cash personal checks on campus?
We are unable to accommodate this service.
