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Jun 24, 2024

Summer Orientation Presentations

Written by Mia Pollard. Orientation groups have been buzzing around campus this summer and stopping for brief informational sessions presented by the Student Services Center staff with support from the Student Accounts team. During these presentations, incoming students and their families learn how to navigate the MyPack Portal, find and understand charges and bills, report…

May 23, 2024

What is a HUB?

Written by Sharon Loosman. This month’s Finance Division Knowledge Base spotlight is on the article: What does the designation of “Historically Underutilized Business” mean? A Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) is a corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership or joint venture formed to make a profit in which at least 51 percent ownership of the business is by…

May 23, 2024

Fully Staffed: Summer Call Center

Written by Mia Pollard. As we enter our 12th year of implementation, the University Cashier’s Office is pleased to announce our summer call center is fully staffed with seven student workers, including two who have been with us since the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year.  Our student workers assist in answering phone calls and…

Apr 25, 2024

Supporting Under-Resourced Students

Written by Mia Pollard. Sarah Wright, Assistant Director of Student Support Services Programs, recently spoke with the Cashier’s Office staff to share the many support programs on campus for under-resourced students.  These programs include TRIO for undergraduate students, Pack Essentials and Feed the Pack.  What is TRIO? According to their Fast Facts, “TRIO Programs are…

Apr 25, 2024

What’s the difference between a gift, a grant and a contract?

Written by Erin Delehanty. This month’s Finance Division Knowledge Base spotlight is on What’s the difference between a gift, grant and contract? When trying to determine which entity is most appropriate to solicit and deposit funds, it is important to distinguish whether funds are gifts, grants or contracts. Each type of fund has different requirements…

Mar 21, 2024

What is Nelnet?

Written by Mia Pollard. This month’s Finance Division Knowledge Base spotlight is on What is Nelnet and what do they do? NC State allows all students to pay education expenses monthly – interest-free – through our partner, Nelnet Campus Commerce. The monthly payment plan allows students to spread the cost for a fall or spring…

Mar 21, 2024

Meet the Cashier’s Team

Written by Mia Pollard. While our office and campus continue to work toward being fully cashless, our cashiers process all department accounts receivable deposits for campus, along with incoming checks to pay student accounts.  Our team of cashiers consists of three full-time employees who remain ready to assist students and staff in our office. Marybeth,…

Feb 23, 2024

Debt Awareness Week

Written by Mia Pollard. This year, Debt Awareness Week is recognized nationally from March 18-24, 2024. The University Cashier’s Office has options available for former students who have a debt to the university.  Students are first informed of an outstanding balance on their account when payment is beyond 90 days past due and a hold…

Feb 23, 2024

Can a foreign national receive an honorarium payment?

Written by Kimberly Martin, Tax Compliance Accountant. This month’s Finance Division Knowledge Base spotlight is on honorarium payments for foreign nationals. In very limited circumstances, foreign nationals in F-1 status may receive an honorarium.  For example: Foreign nationals in B-1, B-2, VWB or VTW status may accept an honorarium or reimbursement of travel expenses under…

Jan 24, 2024

Is It Allowed On My Contract or Grant?

Written by Justo Torres, Director for Contracts and Grants. This month’s Finance Division Knowledge Base spotlight is on What is an allowable cost versus an unallowable cost? One of the most basic and fundamental knowledge bases for a contract or grant manager is an understanding of what is and what is not an allowable cost…