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Anthony SchwassDean of Enrollment, PDSO (Principal Designated School Official)Finlandia UniversityAnthony.Schwass@finlandia.edu-DISABLED906-487-7260Jenna RajalaCoordinator of Student AccountsFinlandia Universityjenna.rajala@finlandia.edu906-487-7210Marie BonenfantAssociate Director of Financial AidFinlandia Universitymarie.bonenfant@finlandia.edu-DISABLED(906) 487-7261 (office)(906) 487-7384 (fax)Sandra TurnquistDirector of Student Financial ServicesFinlandia Universitysandra.turnquist@finlandia.edu906-487-7240

Rights & Responsibilities

CODE OF CONDUCT Student Rights

Students have the right to the following:

The sources of financial assistance available, including information on all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. The deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs. The cost of attending and the refund policies that apply to students who withdraw from the university. The criteria used to select financial aid recipients. How financial needs are determined. This includes the consideration of costs for tuition, fees, room and board, travel, [...]

Overpayments & Debts

GI Bill® Overpayments and Debts

Veterans who do not fulfill their obligations, financially and/or academically, may be responsible for paying back funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Please note, this balance owed will generally be owed directly from the student and is entirely separate of any funding the school may have received from the VA.

Should a student have an outstanding debt with the VA, this could have an effect on the amount of funding received by the student and/or institution. [...]

GI Bill® Program

Programs & Application Process

To receive GI Bill® Benefits at Finlandia University, students will need to first apply for the benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This can be done online at the Department of Veterans Affairs VONAPP website. If you would prefer to fill out the paper 22-1990 Application for Benefits form, please contact our office to have a form mailed to you. You will also need to submit a copy of your DD-214 form [...]

Veteran’s Programs

Veteran Education Benefits

Finlandia University proudly participates in the Veterans Education Benefits programs with the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you would like information pertaining to the GI Bill® benefits & programs, we encourage you to contact our office or to visit the GI Bill® website.  

APPLY FOR BENEFITS ONLINE

CLICK HERE to be directed to the VA website to apply online for your Veterans Education Benefits.

Veteran Benefits Forms Paper Form 22-1990 If you prefer to NOT file for [...]

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Work Study

Federal Work-Study Program

Thank you for your interest in work study at Finlandia. You must have work-study in your financial aid award before you can fill out any employment paperwork or secure a work-study job. If you do not have work-study in your award (or are unsure), please contact the Office of Financial Aid to check on availability and eligibility.

If you do have work-study in your financial aid award, you will be required to have all employment [...]

Student Accounts

The Office of Student Accounts will help you with the basic financial aspects of your college education, such as payments and refunds.

Check-In

Although students have the opportunity to register for courses at different times, official financial check-in occurs when a student has paid or completed satisfactory financial arrangements with Finlandia University for all tuition, fees, and room and board charges (including previous balances).

Payments

Room and board charges (applicable to on-campus students only), tuition charges, and all other costs not covered by [...]

Payment Plan

Students enrolled and in good standing are eligible to pay their semester charges using the Finlandia Payment Plan.

There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee per semester to enroll in the payment plan. This plan splits each semester’s charges into four monthly payments for the fall and spring semesters, and three monthly payments for the summer semester.

Payments are required and due on the 20th of each month. Fall semester payments are due in August, September, October, and November. Spring semester payments [...]

Pre-Pay Discount

Students who pay the balance of their bill in full for the fall semester or entire academic year by June 30 (postmarked) will receive a 5% discount.

The discount amount is calculated after all secured federal and state aid (not including work-study) and institutional scholarships, grants and loans are deducted from the total cost of attendance. The pre-pay discount is also available to international students.

Pre-Pay Worksheet

 

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