3. New Student FAQ's
STOP I have questions!
UBill
- YAY I’m registered! How do I pay my tuition?
- You will not receive a paper bill in the mail.
- Your University Bill (UBill) is posted in AccessPlus.
- UBill information
- When is my Ubill posted to my account?
- The ISU Calendar gives the dates when Ubills are ready. Generally, the UBill is posted the first of the month that a semester will start:
- Fall Semester Ubills posted August 1
- Spring Semester Ubills posted January 1
- Summer Semester Ubills posted May 1
- The ISU Calendar gives the dates when Ubills are ready. Generally, the UBill is posted the first of the month that a semester will start:
- When is my Ubill due?
- It depends how you will pay. UBill Payment Options
- My employer will fund my tuition. Can they pay my Ubill directly?
- Sure! There is a fee to do so: Employer Reimbursement Deferment Plan
- I’m an ISU employee and tuition reimbursement is part of my benefit package. How do I set that up?
- University Human Resources: Tuition Reimbursement Program description and directions
Financial Aid
- How do know if I qualify for financial aid?
- Are there any conditions placed on receiving financial aid?
- You must be registered for a minimum of 5 credits/semester to qualify for aid.
Advisor
Who will be my advisor?
- Major Professor (MS students only): a major professor will be chosen when you start your creative component. Students usually start their projects midway through the program. The major professor only works with you on your project.
- Academic Advisor: There will be an advisor for both MS and Certificate students. He/she will be your main contact person for any and all questions, monitor your program progress, and help with any situations that may occur.
Agronomy 594 Practicum (MS Students only)
- What? this is a distance program - so what is this on-campus practicum?
- Agronomy 594 is a one-time requirement. It is recommended that you attend when you reach the halfway point in the program.
- The practicum serves multiple purposes - the main purpose is to give hands-on activities that support what you learn in the first half the program. Secondary benefits include meeting fellow students, as well as program faculty and staff.
- When it is held?
- Mid-July every year, Tuesday-Friday. Exact dates will be announced on the Course Registration pages.
Please continue to the next section: Plan Your Program