The Monarch Way

When: Available Now! For students who have completed the FAFSA already (way to go!), we are crossing every “t” and dotting every “i” to make the best package possible for you.

If you have not completed the FAFSA, and you would like to be considered for need-based scholarships, grants, loans, and on-campus employment, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible at studentaid.gov.

If you have already completed the FAFSA and received your financial aid notification, please review your financial aid offer and make sure you have completed any required steps so your aid can be applied to your student account.

Please use this myMU Experience link to view your offer package as well as accept, reduce, or decline any federal student loan offered.

Important Information

• To ensure the timely processing of your Financial Aid, Student Financial Services needs to have your Social Security Number.  Please submit your SSN via this secure link.
• Loans will not disburse to your student account if they are not accepted.
• If you accept a loan for the first time, you may also need to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at StudentAid.gov.
• If you are unsure how much to borrow, you may accept a smaller amount than what is offered.
• Complete NC Residency Determination (RDS) ncresidency.org/
  • This requirement applies only to students receiving the North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship for NC residents attending private colleges and universities in North Carolina. If you have already completed the RDS process in the past, you do not need to complete it again. This step is required only for students who have never completed the RDS process.
• Federal Parent PLUS Loan : A Parent PLUS loan is a federal student loan offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for college costs. Parents are solely responsible for repayment, the loan requires a credit check, and it can cover up to the total cost of attendance minus other financial aid. Parents may apply here: studentaid.gov/plus-app/parent/landing

Alternative Loans

For students who have exhausted or do not qualify for federal financial aid, Alternative Private Loans are an option when additional funding is needed to meet your educational expenses. A credit check is required, and terms and rates vary by lender and are based on the creditworthiness of the applicant and co-signer.

ELMSELECT is a tool which allows students and parents the ability to search, compare and apply for alternative loans.

• Applicants should visit the website of each potential lender to fully evaluate the benefits and incentives they offer before making a final choice for your private loan. Questions to ask when comparing loans:
  • Does the loan have a fixed or variable interest rate?
  • Will the interest rate change over time?
  • Are there any fees?
  • What will the minimum monthly payment be?
  • Are you required to make payments while attending school?
  • What is the total amount you will pay in interest over the life of the loan?
  • Does the loan have a grace period (number of months you do not have to make payments) after you graduate? 
  • What if I have trouble repaying the loan?
  • Only choose one lender to apply with as multiple applications can negatively affect your credit.
• Once your loan has been approved, the lender will send a certification request to the school to process. It takes 1-2 business days for the school to receive an approval.

When: ALEKS Math Placement Assessment and Advising & Registration are available now. The ALEKS Placement Assessment should be taken prior to scheduling your advisor appointment.

ALEKS Placement

Take the ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) Assessment prior to your first academic and career advising meeting to ensure proper course placement. Transfer students who fulfilled their mathematics requirement in the general education core on their official transfer credit evaluation may be exempt from this assessment. Please discuss this with your Academic & Career Advisor if you think it applies to you.

• When you are ready, go to ALEKS.com and have your MU ID number and MU email address ready.
• Click on Sign Up New Student link in the upper right-hand corner and enter class code CKJ4H-AJGWN.

Advising & Registration

You will receive an email from [email protected] with the subject line “Academic Advisor and Class Registration Information”. This email will include a link that will direct you to your advisor. Please schedule your first advising appointment with your Academic & Career Advisor. During this advising appointment, you will work with your advisor to register for your first semester classes. Please use the scheduling links here: Advisor Booking Links

When: Housing is available now for students who have completed course registration with their Academic & Career Advisor. Watch your MU email for information!

Housing

We can’t wait to see you, Monarchs!

If you indicated you are interested in living on campus on your admissions application, you received an email from us that includes your housing contract. Please follow the instructions to complete your contract. Your room assignment will be emailed to your official student email account.

Move-In Information

• January 9, 2027 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) – Davis Memorial Library
• Should you have questions, please email our office at [email protected] or call 910.630.7333.
• A reminder that there is an early arrival fee if you arrive to campus earlier than your scheduled move in date.

Meal Plans

Residential Students

Residential students are assigned the default meal plan type for the residence hall selected. To upgrade your meal plan as a residential student, please see the Housing & Residence Life Office.

Commuter Students

Commuter students are assigned the default mandatory commuter meal plan. To upgrade your meal plan as a commuter student, please see the Student Financial Services Office.

Meal Plan Upgrades

There are a variety of meal plan upgrades available to both residential and commuter students:

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Your meal plan will automatically be applied to your billing statement.

When: Payment Plans are open now.

After you register for classes and select your housing, it is time to settle your bill.

• Review your statement carefully and email us with any questions. Please use your university provided student email and include your student ID.
• Submit your Bill Clearance Form. This lets us know how you are planning to pay for your tuition and fees. Please log into your myMU Experience and select the Bill Clearance link, located under Monarch Resources.
• If you are using VA Benefits, please contact our VA Office for steps on certifying your classes for payment.

• Enroll in one of our convenient payment plans.  A non-refundable $50 installment fee due upon plan enrollment. Payments made by debit/credit card will be subject to a service charge, while payments by electronic ACH are not subject to service charges. Savings accounts are no longer accepted as not all types of savings account allow automatic payment or refund. We have provided a helpful guide to assist you.

• All student accounts must be settled by December 15 for Spring.

• Enroll in Direct Deposit. You may be eligible for a refund of excess funds. To ensure that your refund is delivered timely and without delay by the U.S. Postal Service, we have provided a handy guide to assist you in enrolling in direct deposit– no more checks lost in the mail!

When: Available Now

Student ID Card

Every Monarch needs their Student ID card for the library, events, dining, bookstore, fitness center, getting into your residence hall, and great discounts at merchants around town. You should carry that card everywhere!

• Click the link to access the Student ID Photo Submission Page.
  • View the instructions for photo submission
• Make sure your ID picture is appropriate and we can see your face clearly:
  • You should wear Business Casual attire (no t-shirts), solid colors with no writing/logos of companies or other schools.
  • Sunlight through a window or an open door in front of a blank wall is ideal. Check your background for distracting elements and remove them before you take your photo.
  • Use your phone’s back camera and portrait mode, if possible. Take the photo around eye-level. Take multiple photos from slightly different angles so that you have plenty of options to choose from.
• We will have your MU ID card ready for you when you arrive for New Student Orientation.

Vehicle Registration

• Log in to Vehicle Registration myMU Experience  to complete the appropriate Vehicle Registration form.
• Go to the Student Parking Permit Payment card, then click on the Student Vehicle Registration form.
• If you have any questions, please call our office at 910.630.7149, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

When: Complete the Physical Examination and Immunization Record Form (available now); Submit immunization records and health documents to [email protected].

Submit Your Immunization & Health Records

Visit MedProctor and select Register to create an account using your Methodist University student email address. Complete your profile and upload clear copies of your immunization records and completed forms. You can return to MedProctor to check your review status and see whether anything else is needed. In addition, MedProctor will be sending you weekly emails if you are out of compliance to encourage you to obtain any needed vaccines. Review Methodist University’s immunization requirements before submitting your records. If you need help finding your records or have a question about a requirement, contact The Well at 910.630.7164.

For assistance, please contact The Well at 910.630.7164 or by email [email protected].