Getting to Know Life at Mac
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Welcome First-Year and Transfer students!
As a Macalester student, you have a plethora of resources at your fingertips. In addition to the tasks you must complete in your New Student Portal, this page outlines some additional content that may be relevant to you. Please also note any required tasks that apply to you, such as completing student employment forms. We strongly encourage parents or guardians to review this resource list as well.
Student Life
Residential Life at Macalester College utilizes a student-focused, learning-centered approach to foster resident development, authentic relationships, and inclusive living-communities. This is done through implementation of LIFE@MAC, community standards, and housing services. Bon Appetit, our campus dining service contractor, is nationally recognized as a leader in providing high quality dining experiences. All first-year students are placed on a 19 meals-per-week plan for the fall semester. Visit the Bon Appetit website for more information, including a weekly menu. On-campus dining takes place at Café Mac located in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center. Macalester College is located in an urban environment that provides rich opportunities for students to enjoy. Living in a metropolitan area also requires that members of the Macalester community take responsibility for their safety and those around them. Public Safety staff is on duty 24 hours a day year round. They may be contacted by dialing 651-696-6555. Campus Safety escorts are available for students, faculty, and staff 24 hours a day by calling Public Safety at 651-696-6555. Public Safety Officers will walk with you to your destination on campus or within a mile radius of campus. Members of the Macalester community are encouraged to do simple things: For more Public Safety information visit macalester.edu/public-safety/ Located on the lower level of the Campus Center, Document Services offers full service document production including color and black and white copying. We also provide finishing services including collating, stapling, folding, cutting, binding, faxing, scanning and laminating. Macalester Mailing Services is also located on the lower level of the Campus Center. Mailing Services provides PO boxes for your incoming mail and packages. A new Student PO Box (SPO) is assigned to all students at the start of fall semester and your SPO number and combination will be available on 1600grand when you arrive. We are a Contract Postal Station so we offer most services that you find at a Post Office. We sell stamps and send out packages for domestic and international mail. You are welcome to send items to Macalester prior to your arrival. To do so, please address any items you are shipping to Macalester: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name 1600 Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105 To pick up your mail or packages, visit Mailing Services located in the lower level of the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center. For more information about Document Services, visit the Document Services website or email [email protected] Biking Parking For more information please visit https://www.macalester.edu/public-safety/parking-bicycle/ Busses HOURCAR The Center for Student Leadership and Engagement (CSLE) educates and empowers students to be their most successful selves through developmental leadership opportunities in the co-curriculum. CSLE staff members plan Orientation and transitional programs, work with Program Board and MCSG, oversee and advise our ~100 student organizations, and offer leadership development opportunities. Macalester College Student Government (MCSG) is the governing body for the Macalester College Student Body consisting of 29 elected representatives; the Executive Board, the Cabinet, and the Legislative Body. Every Macalester College student is welcome to come to Legislative Body meetings held on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Weyerhaeuser Boardroom. Visit the MCSG website for more information. Program Board (PB) is the programmatic arm of MCSG responsible for cultural, educational, and social programming. Annual events include concerts, Winter Ball, off-campus outings, Springfest, and more! Visit the Program Board website for more information. The Leonard Center | Intercollegiate Athletics | Physical Education Classes | Club Sports | Intramural Sports Completed in 2008 the $45 million, 175,000 square-foot Leonard Center provides Macalester students with one of the top liberal arts athletics and wellness facilities in the country. A fitness center, dance studios, health services, comfortable gathering areas, and a small restaurant make it the place for students to work out, play, and relax For more information on the Leonard Center go to: macalester.edu/athletics The varsity athletic teams are members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), the Midwest Conference (football only), the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA Division III). Varsity sports for men include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and indoor and outdoor track. Varsity sports for women include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, water polo and volleyball. For more information about Macalester’s varsity athletics program and for a listing of all upcoming home contests go to: macalester.edu/athletics A variety of activity classes are offered through the department of physical education. These courses meet over the duration of each semester and upon successful completion students may earn one credit toward graduation. All activity classes are graded S/NC. The Club Sports program at Macalester College is designed to provide opportunities for students to participate and compete in a variety of sport activities not offered on the varsity level at the college. A club sport is student initiated, organized and run by Macalester students who share a common interest in specific sports activity. These activities are competitive in nature and typically involve several practices a week and competitions against other college club teams. Club sports teams currently offered at Macalester include: Crew, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Lacrosse, Tennis, Wrestling, Quadball and Volleyball. For more information on club sports visit the Club Sports website. Recreational activities and competitive sports are a valuable part of a liberal arts education. These physical activities are part of a life-long learning process and complement the academic and artistic knowledge gained at Macalester. The intramural program desires to provide activities of interest to the Macalester Community. The goal is for every individual to participate in an activity of one’s choosing in so far as facilities and equipment permits. Intramural activities are organized on a team and individual basis, as well as recreational and competitive levels, enabling all to participate. Ability is not a primary concern; all you need is desire. For more information on intramural activities at Macalester, visit the Macalester Athletics website. Firmly grounded in the spirit of the liberal arts, the arts departments at Macalester College provide world-class learning experiences in dance, the fine arts, music, and theater. The Music, Art and Art History, and Theater and Dance departments welcome students at all levels of expertise, offering a wide range of studio and academic courses, as well as varied performance and showing opportunities. The Macalester Music Department offers courses and performance opportunities in Western concert music, jazz, pop, African music, Asian music, Scottish piping, early music, electronic music, and other musical traditions. Individual instruction at all levels and musical ensembles by audition are available for all interested students. Students may major or minor in music. The Music Department at Macalester College aims both to celebrate music as a source of beauty and an agent for positive change and to interrogate music from critical perspectives that reveal its powerful and direct social influences. In lessons and ensembles in various traditions (Western art music, African music, Jazz, Scottish Highland, and various folk and popular musics of the world), we train students in the practical arts of music-making, with regular opportunities for recital participation, ensemble tours, master classes, and interaction with guest artists. In our varied curricular offerings, we place music within the broader context of the liberal arts, leading students to a deeper appreciation of music’s social and political status across time and space. Graduates of Macalester’s Music Department find themselves well poised to pursue graduate study at the nation’s top music schools, whether it be as performers or in an academic fields such as musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, and music theory. Other participants of the program, from the most committed to the most casual, leave Macalester’s Music Department enriched by their experiences making music and thinking more imaginatively about the many roles that music plays in their lives and in the world around them. Visit the Music department website to learn more about ensembles, audition schedules and additional opportunities. The Theater and Dance department offers small academic and studio courses in which students are closely mentored by expert faculty. We encourage students without previous experience to try a beginning course in acting, dance, design, or playwriting. With the exception of dance technique courses, THDA classes count for your Fine Arts requirements. The Theater and Dance Department prepares the next generation of performers, directors/choreographers, designers, researchers, technicians and playwrights. Macalester is in a privileged location for students interested in the arts, as the Twin Cities have the second highest number of theater companies per capita in the United States, after New York. Courses in Theater and Dance regularly bring students to on- and off-campus theater and dance productions. Here you will find nationally-recognized LORT theaters such as the Guthrie and exciting companies such as Penumbra Theatre, Mixed Blood, Jungle Theatre, and many more. You will learn the vocabularies of our disciplines, take master classes with guest artists, and become part of a vibrant arts community. Visit the Theater and Dance department website to learn more about class offerings, recent THDA graduates, and audition schedules. About Residential Life:
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Parking and Transportation
Biking is encouraged, but Macalester is a relatively small campus and riding your bike between your residence hall and classes is done infrequently. If you bring a bike, there are a number of racks on campus that can be used to secure your bicycle. Please remember to bring a U-lock to properly lock your bicycle. There is no indoor storage for bikes and Macalester does not assume liability for lost/stolen bikes. Please note that bicycles left on campus at the end of school year will be removed at the owner’s expense and donated.
All vehicles parked by Macalester College students, faculty, and staff in college parking lots must display a valid parking permit. First-year resident students are NOT eligible for a campus parking permit. Medical and work-related exceptions may be requested from the Director of Public Safety. Registration is not transferable. Parking permits are issued to Macalester faculty, staff, and eligible current students by registering online.
The Campus Center Information Desk has resources for navigating the Twin Cities transit system, including maps of many bus routes. Additionally, FREE universal bus passes can also be picked at the Information Desk in the Campus Center. The Community Engagement Center has additional information about volunteer opportunities at a variety of organizations in various neighborhoods and what buses can get you to the various sites. For more information about the Twin Cities transit system, visit Metro Transit at www.metrotransit.org.
The HOURCAR program currently serves Macalester College and the Mac-Groveland community. HOURCAR vehicles are located in the parking lot on Grand Avenue across from Patagonia and near the George Draper Dayton Hall. Members also have access to all automobiles in the HOURCAR fleet. Using the car is simple: drivers reserve a time online, use the HOURCAR, and then return it to the reserved parking space. Drivers pay for time and mileage, but operational costs such as the cost of gas/charging, insurance ($1 million with a $500 deductible), and parking are all included.About the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement (CSLE):
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Athletics at Mac
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Arts at Mac
Music
Theater and Dance
Academic Services
The library is your hub for success! We’re here to support your research assignments using our online databases, collections, and services to save money and time, like using interlibrary loan to avoid paywalls and our partnership with MCSG’s Textbook Reserve Program. Not only can you choose from thousands of books at the library, but you can check out a bike, a jigsaw puzzle and more! In the basement of the library you’ll find the Digital Resource Center, where you can check out a laptop, a happy light, a heating pad, charging cords, and so much more! Find spaces to study, meet, and relax; explore our popular movies and books for when you need to unwind. And don’t forget that we love questions! Whether it’s a simple “Where do I find this book?” or an in-depth research consultation, ask our library staff and we’ll provide the help you need. Email [email protected] or explore the Library Questions & Research Help webpage The Highlander is the Macalester Bookstore. We provide the necessary textbooks for each course offered; we also sell clothing, gift items, school supplies, and snacks. If you have questions about textbooks, we’re happy to help! Macalester College is pleased to offer a course materials delivery model, Mac Books, beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year. Mac Books is a program that ensures students have access to their course materials at the beginning of each semester. All registered students are automatically enrolled in Mac Books, but they may opt out each semester. Laura Palmquist (Store Manager): [email protected] The ITS Help Desk is your one-stop-shop for technology help! We can help with campus wifi connections, installing course software, reset a forgotten Macalester password, or give advice on how to repair your own computer. The ITS Help Desk offers tech support in-person or by phone, email, and chat. As the primary learning center on campus, the Macalester Academic Excellence (MAX) Center supports students in their efforts toward academic success and educational independence by fostering a community of intellectually engaged, life-long learners. MAX is the central academic support center on campus, working with students in writing, math, science, economics, and study skills. We also coordinate the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program. Visit The MAX Center website to explore a range of support options for students. Dave Ehren (Director): ehren@bbarnesAbout DeWitt Wallace Library:
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Student Support
The MacPass is your multi-use on-campus ID card. It’s used for identification, building access, using your Meal Plan, paying with Mac Money, printing and as a library card. Students must submit their MacPass photo before arriving on campus. Please follow the instructions in the New Student Portal to do so. The Laurie Hamre Center for Health and Wellness is located on the first floor of the Leonard Center. Here, students can make appointments for medical visits, as well as get referrals to outside doctors covered by Macalester health insurance for treatment that can’t be done on-site. The Hamre Center also offers counseling services both by appointment and via 24-hour crisis lines. More information about the Hamre Center and its services can be found on the Hamre Center website. Career Exploration helps all students explore a wide variety of options, design materials that translate their liberal arts experience, connect to those who may mentor them and launch them with confidence into the world. Career Exploration offers programs, services and appointments, wherever you are. Our office is powered by Handshake, our online recruiting system. On Handshake, you can find internship and full-time opportunities, register for career events, or schedule an appointment with any of our career counselors. Career Exploration services are available for life for Macalester Alumni! Our counselors provide tailored career exploration and preparation for students of all majors – and for those exploring them all. As always, make your appointment in Handshake. For quick career consultation, virtual “walk-in” appointments are available; check our website for hours. Visit the Career Exploration Website and explore the Virtual Resources and Support offered As part of Macalester’s commitment to our shared responsibility “to provide a supportive and respectful environment for students, staff, and faculty of all cultures and backgrounds”, we ask incoming students to participate an online module on Sexual Violence Prevention. Familiarity with the important information shared in the module is vital for all of our campus community members– understanding our shared values and definitions, building skills to contribute to a campus culture of sexual respect, and knowing the various resources available in the event you or a friend may need them. Macalester values these things enough to require participation by all of our incoming students. The course will include surveys to help personalize the experience and measure attitudes and behaviors. Macalester will only receive information about the first-year class as a whole and will never see individual student responses. The sexual violence prevention module can be found in your New Student Portal. Some, due to personal experience, may have concerns about completing this module. We understand that and want to provide some other options for learning about the support resources available to you and Macalester’s expectations for sexual respect. If you’d prefer to talk to a confidential staff member or receive this information in a written format, please contact Tiger Simpson, Director of Health and Promotion and Sexual Respect ([email protected]) to indicate your preference. Information about Title IX can be found on the Title IX page or by contacting Laura Creech, Title IX Coordinator, at [email protected]. The deadline to complete the online course is August 31st, 2024. At Macalester, we are committed to living and learning in community. This means sharing a commitment to the health and well-being of ourselves and others. It also means considering how our actions affect others as we work together to keep our community healthy and safer. The community impact of alcohol and other drug use is definitely a part of the conversation, even if you plan never to use any of these substances yourself. This is why Macalester requires all incoming students to take the AlcoholEdu for College online course. The course will include information to empower you in informed decision-making, as well as surveys to help personalize the experience and measure attitudes and behaviors. Macalester will only receive information about the first-year class as a whole and will never see individual student responses. The AlcoholEdu for College online course can be found in your New Student Portal. The deadline to complete the online course is August 31st, 2024.About MacPass:
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Joining a student group is a great way to get involved on campus! Being a member in a student organization provides opportunities for community engagement, leadership development, and building connections around shared passions and interests. For a complete list of our current organizations, visit our student organization directory. The Mac Weekly has been Macalester’s student-run newspaper since 1914. Read all the latest news by visiting the Mac Weekly website. At Macalester, we are committed to promoting and engaging with sustainable practices at every opportunity. This list from the Sustainability Office provides a few helpful tips to help you contribute to Macalester’s sustainability goals while on campus! Embrace the vibrant, urban location. Metro Transit operates public transit in the Twin Cities. Use the Trip Planner feature on the above page to serve as a guide to all transit to or near campus. Transit subsidies. The Campus Center Information Desk will offer FREE Metro Transit Universal Passes to Macalester students. This program will allow current Macalester students to take unlimited rides on all Metro Transit buses and trains for the academic year as a commitment to Carbon Neutrality. Macalester bike share. Loan a Macalester Bike Share Bike for free at the Library Circulation Desk–locks and helmets are available too. We also offer a small number of semester-long bike loans. Contact the Sustainability Office to learn more and fill out an application (preference is given to those who cannot easily bring a bike to campus). Car share. If you need an occasional car, join Hourcar, the Twin Cities car sharing program. Students get a discount and you only need to be with a valid driver’s license 18 to sign up. Know what goes where. Be a Zero Waste expert before you arrive; refer to the Race to Zero Waste page to help you learn about sorting. Bring a waste, recycling and compost bin for your room. Large waste, recycling and compost bins are also located on each floor of residence halls. Discuss waste sorting with your roommate. Help us make our Zero Waste goals by having a plan about waste with your roommate. back to top Rummage Sale. Shop the Fall Habitat for Humanity Rummage Sale. You can get almost anything there. Mac Free Swap. Visit the Mac Free Swap to get goods for free that your classmates no longer want. Mac Free and For Sale. Join the Mac Free and For Sale Facebook group to be notified when folks are giving things away for free or at a reduced cost. Bring a water bottle. Water bottle fill stations are all over campus. Bring your own travel mug. Use your mug for coffee, tea, and smoothies purchased on or near campus–many locations offer discounts. Check out a reusable take-out container. Check out a take-out container from Cafe Mac via the OZZI container program. back to top Consider what you need. A mini-fridge can use up to 50% of the energy within your room. Always shop for Energy Star appliances. Bring power strips. Power strips help you power-down your electronics when not in use–they use power even when you’re not using them. Only pack LED light bulbs. They last longer and use a fraction of the energy any other bulb uses. Printers and TVs. There are printers and televisions throughout campus for student use; consider whether you need to bring your own. Dry with air. Dry your clothes on a rack – a free check-out from your Residence Hall Office. Physical Activity Habits. Start your time at Macalester off right by establishing a plan for physical activity. Health Promotions at Macalester offer Movement Classes to students. Eat Real Food. Macalester has a goal to have 30% Real Food by 2020–Real Food is local, organic, fair trade, or humane; eating plant based is one way to minimize your footprint and eat well. Plant Based Nutrition Digital Handout Plant-Based Diet for Health, Performance, and Your PocketbookAbout Student Organizations:
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Money Matters
Macalester College’s Student Employment Program exists to provide employment opportunities that offer students both financial assistance and professional development. The Program affords students the opportunity to build skills for career readiness while focusing on coursework in addition to providing a talented workforce for the College. Visit the Student Employment webpage NOTE: This section is only relevant to students who have been offered fall employment The Macalester Payroll Department is responsible for accurately and timely processing pay for all faculty, staff, and student employees while adhering to Macalester guidelines as well as federal and state regulations. We are a service-oriented department committed to assisting our students and employees. Main Responsibilities: Federal and State W-4’s, Direct Deposit, Timeclock questions, Paychecks Dear Macalester First-Year Students, Transfer Students, and Parents: The Student Accounts Office would like to welcome you to the Macalester community for the 2024-2025 academic year. In the following section of the Orientation website, the Student Accounts Office will provide you with information regarding tuition, fees, other charges, payment options, forms, and policies of the department. We can also help you with your Macalester Loan, Macalester College International Student Loan (MCISL), and other institutional loans offered by the College. Some helpful links to information regarding your student billing account are listed below. Student Accounts Office Macalester College Website: www.macalester.edu/studentaccounts Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-696-6161 *Note: During times of working remotely, please email our office. Fax: 651-696-6631 All students attending Macalester College must have an original signed copy of the Payment Agreement on file in the Student Accounts Office. The signed original can be scanned and emailed to the Student Accounts Office. This document contains the explanation of terms, payment options, finance charges, and other information relating to the student’s billing account and responsibilities. The completed and signed document must be on file in the Student Accounts Office by June 21, 2024. Failure to do so will result in a payment agreement “hold”. The hold must be cleared within the first two weeks of classes in order for the student to validate their enrollment and continue in class. The earlier the signed Agreement is received, the smoother the student’s transition to the start of classes. The Payment Agreement Form is available in the New Student Portal. Please print the Payment Agreement Form and sign it. The signed original can be mailed or scanned and emailed to the Student Accounts Office at: Address: Student Accounts Office, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105 Email: [email protected] The student is responsible for reading and understanding all academic and financial policies as published in the Macalester College catalog, including the refund policies for tuition, room and board. The student is responsible for all charges regardless of whether financial aid, employers, or third parties pay as agreed. The student is responsible for communication of billing information to all parties involved. If the student believes that any information on their statement is incorrect, they must notify the Student Accounts Office in writing within 30 days of the statement date detailing the information believed to be incorrect. If the information is not disputed in writing within 30 days of the statement date, Macalester College will assume the information is correct. Student Billing Account Number. Each student will have an individual student billing account and a student identification number (ID). The student ID number serves as the student’s billing account number. Macalester Email Account. Each student’s Macalester email account is the official email account for billing purposes. eBill Statement. An electronic eBill statement will be created each month a student has an account balance or account activity. Accessing Billing Information. In accordance with Federal regulations, parties other than the student do not receive billing account and statement information. However, students may share the billing account and statement information by setting parents and other persons up as an authorized user. An authorized user may view online billing information, account activity, eBill statements, and make online payments. See billing account access information below. Student Access to Billing Account Information. Students may access their billing account information, view online eBill statements, and make online payments. Log on to Macalester’s 1600grand student portal, click on Money Matters, below Student Billing Account/Information, click on View/Pay My Bill, click on Account Activity click on Statements. Parent Access to Billing Account Information. Parents and others can access student billing information by asking their student to set them up as an authorized user. Authorized users have their own login and website to access the information. See below. Optional Text Message Notification. In addition to email notification, you have the option of adding a text message notification for events relating to eBill statements and payments. It’s easy! Just update your profile information to include your mobile phone number and carrier. For updated information on Billing, check the Student Accounts website. The College generates an electronic Statement of Account for each student prior to the start of each semester and each month that the student has an account balance or activity. This statement comes in the form of an eBill. Each eBill statement (PDF) itemizes the student’s payment obligation to the College for that billing period. The statement will also itemize any credits applied to the student’s bill such as financial aid or payments received. The student is responsible for all charges regardless of whether financial aid, employers, or other third parties pay as agreed. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all requirements of grantors, lenders, employers and other third party payers are met on a timely basis. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate billing information to all parties involved. To estimate the amount of Macalester charges that you and your family will be responsible for the 2024-2025 academic year, please use the Bill Estimating Worksheet. This worksheet, provided by the Financial Aid Office, is based on direct charges and does not consider indirect expenses for supplies, travel, and personal expenses. You will need to plan for these costs as well as the direct costs estimated above. Macalester College offers two payment plan options to its students. One is the Semester Payment Plan and the other is the Installment Payment Plan. Find more Payment Plan Option details on the Student Accounts Website. How can I view my eBill statement and other billing account information? Students may view their eBill statement, billing account information, and make online payments by logging on to Macalester’s 1600grand student portal, click on Money Matters, below Student Billing Account/Information, click on View/Pay My Bill, click on Account Activity, click on Statements. Authorized users must be set up by the student. Once set up, please go to the authorized user website to log in. As a parent, how do I view my student’s eBill statement and other billing information? Ask your student to set you up as an authorized user. As an authorized user, you may view the student’s eBill statement, billing account activity, and make online payments. Instructions for setting you up as an authorized user can be found at Student Accounts. How do I share the billing responsibility with my parents or other persons? Students may share the billing responsibility by setting up parents or other persons as authorized users to view their billing account information. To do so, students may log on to Macalester’s 1600grand student portal, click on Money Matters, below Student Billing Account/Information, click on View/Pay My Bill, click on Account Activity, click on the Authorized Users tab, and enter information as prompted. The authorized user will receive an email with login information which can be used to view account information, statements, and make payments. How can I get a paper copy of my statement? Students and authorized users may logon to view the student’s eBill statement (PDF) and click on the print option. Macalester College does not provide paper copies of statements. What are my payment options? Payments may be made with: When are the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semester payments due? Can I wait until I get to campus to pay my bill? Do not wait until you get to campus to pay your bill. The eBill statement and all information clearly states that the due date for Fall Semester is August 15th and the due date for Spring Semester is January 15th. I subtracted my charges from my Financial Aid and paid the difference. Why does my account still have a balance due? Some reasons for still having a balance due include changing your living arrangements, not subtracting the loan origination fee, including your work study award, intending to apply for a loan that has not yet been processed due to missing documents, pending scholarships, and possibly errors in calculating what is owed. We would be happy to help you determine why you still have a balance. Who do I contact if I have questions about the Financial Aid listed on my eBill statement? Please contact the Financial Aid Office regarding financial aid items listed on your statement or pertaining to your billing account information. Their contact information is: Phone: 651-696-6214 Email: [email protected] Website: www.macalester.edu/financialaid Why isn’t my full work study award applied to my account? While work study is a form of financial aid, the money must be earned. Students are given a specific dollar amount that they may earn each semester. Until the money is earned and applied to your account, you will not be given credit for it. If you would like to have your work study checks directly applied to your student account, you will need to provide the Student Accounts Office with a completed Student Check Authorization form. How are student employment earnings applied to student accounts? Students who work on campus may sign a Student Employment Check Authorization Form in the Student Accounts Office authorizing the college to automatically apply the work study earnings to your account. How do I know what to pay if I receive a new financial aid award? Take the total charges due, subtract the new aid award and pay the difference. Remember that work study is not a credit until it is earned, so it should not be included in your calculation. To help you in figuring out the new amount due, go to the Bill Estimating Worksheet. Do I have to pay for health insurance coverage if I have my own coverage? By default, all students are charged for the health insurance and are responsible for waiving out of the policy. Health insurance coverage is mandatory. You must waive out by the deadline of August 14, 2024, in order for the fees to be credited back to your student billing account. To waive out of the policy, go to the GallagherKoster website or contact the Center for Health and Wellness for more information. Once you are enrolled in the policy, you may not waive out. Where can I find out more information about room and board? Visit the Residential Life website for more information about room and board. Where can I find out more about health insurance? Visit the Laurie Hamre Center for Health and Wellness website for additional information about health insurance and billingNOTE: This section is only relevant to students who have been offered fall employment
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1600 Grand Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105
Tuition and Fees for 2023-2025 Academic Year
Category Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Total for 2024-2025 Tuition & Required Course Materials 33,937 33,937 67,874 Activity Fee 130 100 230 Meal Plan 3,728 2,728 7,456 Room 4,152 4,152 8,304 Health Insurance 3,329 N/A 3,329 Totals 41,947 41,917 83,864
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