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Bursar 101
Who Can I Turn Too?
100

What major league sports team was inspired by BGSU for their team color scheme?

The Cleveland Browns 

100

 A form of Financial aid that you do not have to pay back, usually need-based

 A Grant

100

Students who would like to receive their refund via Direct Deposit have to enroll in _____.

BGSU eRefund

100

How can you receive assistance from the Bursar's Office?

By Phone, email, and/or in-person meeting

100

I am a student with questions about what classes to take and when I should enroll. I should make an appointment with a __________.

Academic Advisor

200

Established in 1910 as a ____________, Bowling Green State University held its first classes in 1914.

 Teacher-Training Institution

200

A fee associated with a class. To contribute to any special facilities, resources, or equipment for the course

Course fee

200

The program allows a student to defer semester payment to allow their employer to pay for successfully completed courses.

Employer Reimbursement

200

What do we do in the Bursar’s Office?

Centralized student billing and account management  

200

A student received more scholarship funds than the amount of the bill, they will receive a _____.

Refund for the overpayment.

300

The promise of the same tuition rate you start with for 12 consecutive semesters (4 years)

The Falcon Tuition Guarantee

300
Funds are processed and dispursed to a student due to excess funds after the bill has been paid.

Refund 

300

 The 2 types of Federal Loans

Subsidized and Unsubsidized

300

The 2 ways we do not accept payments 

Over the Phone and In Cash 

300

I am a student who would like to make adjustments to my Loans and Scholarships? Who should I call for assistance?

The Office of Student Financial Aid

400

Students taking 8 or more credit hours are required to have ______ to ensure they are able to receive any necessary medical attention. Therefore, for a cost, BGSU provides _______ to students who cannot provide their own.

Health Insurance

400

The official identification card for BGSU students, faculty, and staff. It provides access to meal plans, events, and campus facilities. 



BG1 Card

400

The difference between the 2 types of Federal loans 

Subsidized Loans do not acquire interest while the student is in school and Unsubsidized Loans begin acquiring interest when dispersed to the student.

400

Students are billed each  _________ they are enrolled. 

Semester 

400

I am a student who would like to understand my bill and what payment option would be best for me. Who should I contact to advise me?

The Office of the Bursar 

500

A federal law designed to protect the privacy of student educational records and student financial records and requires BGSU to have the student's permission in order to release financial and educational information.

FERPA, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

500

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

The payment option that allows educational expenses (your bill) to be divided into manageable installments.

Installment Payment Plan 

500

Comes from Latin Translation of Treasurer/ purse holder

Bursar

500

My Grandparents have a college fund for me and would like to make a payment via check mailed from the college fund. What office should I instruct my Grandparents to mail the check to?

The Office of the Bursar