One of the on-boarding tasks for students in Workday is to authorize aid. This authorization allows Federal financial aid to apply to a wider range of charges on your U-Bill which can help avoid delays in refund processing and refunds with a balance owing.
Federal Student Aid Authorization
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Without Authorization
If a student were to choose not to accept the aid authorization any Federal financial aid received will only apply to Title IV eligible charges from the corresponding aid term. This means that money from Pell Grants, Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Plus Loans, and other Title IV aid can only apply to the following items on the U-Bill: Tuition, Activity & Service Fee, Health Fee, Health Facility Fee, Technology Fee, Housing, and Meal Plans. It will also be restricted to only apply to charges from the specific semester the aid is for.
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With Authorization
Once a student accepts the aid authorization any Federal financial aid received will be able to apply to any charge assessed during the semester the aid is for. This includes, but is not limited to: Parking, Athletic, and University Bookstore charges. It also allows up to $200 to be used towards past due charges from the previous semester. This gives the greatest flexibility to Federal financial aid and helps avoid unnecessary refunds.
| Without Authorization | With Authorization | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for the same semester | Yes | Yes |
| Mandatory Fees (Technology Fee, Health Fee, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Housing (Room, Dues, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Meal Plans (Block Meals, Dining Dollars, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Books | No | Yes |
| Parking Tickets | No | Yes |
| Athletic Tickets | No | Yes |
| Other Charges | No | Yes |
| Finance Charges and Collection Cost | No | No |
| Past Due Charges | No | Up to $200 worth |
Other Aid Types
Federal financial aid is the only aid type that is limited in this way. In general, institutional aid (ISU Grant, Expedition Award, Program of Study Award, etc.) and outside scholarships are able to apply to all charges for the specified semester even if the Federal Student Aid Authorization is not completed. Some aid may have requirements to pay only specific charges, those limitations are not adjustable. If you have questions about any aid you expect to receive please reach out the Office of Student Financial Aid.