Announcements, Reminders and Tips

Updated Tuition Waiver Process

With summer and fall registration approaching, now is the perfect time to use the faculty and staff tuition waiver! Eligible employees can waive tuition for up to three courses per year at UNC System schools—an easy way to invest in your education and professional growth.

Learn more in the Tuition Waiver Guide.

Fiscal Year 2025 Close-Out Schedule

The Fiscal Year 2025 Close-Out Schedule will be available at the end of March. Check out the University Controller’s – Deadlines and Schedules page for updates.

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Requirements

Merchants who accept credit card payments and handle payment information, regardless of business size or volume of transactions, must meet PCI requirements to work with major credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover). Handling payment data involves any combination of data collection, storage and transmission. 

PCI training must be taken annually. If you have any questions please contact merchantservices@ncsu.edu

Learn more: Merchant Services and PCI Compliance

PCI Data Security Standard Attestation for FY25 is Complete

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard attestation process for FY25 was open from January 27 to February 24. Thank you everyone for completing your attestation! 

Learn more: Merchant Services and PCI Compliance.

Procurement Tip 

To learn how to select a Special Category ID for your direct pay vouchers, check out the Purchasing Manual: Introduction to Procurement, Non-PO Special Category IDs section.

Submitting Invoices through PO Invoice Upload

To ensure your purchase order invoices get processed smoothly, always remember to:

  • Match the purchase order details
  • Double-check the invoice amount
  • Attach all the required documents

When you are done, submit it through the PO Invoice Upload. Step-by-step instructions can be located in the PO Invoice Processing Guide and the PO Invoice Upload video.

Don’t forget to confirm the processing status afterward to avoid any delays. Thank you for your attention to detail!