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Business Connections Corner

University Cashier’s Office

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Mar 25, 2025

April 2025: Business Connections Updates

Presentation Materials Materials from the February Business Connections meeting have been posted on the Controller’s Office website > Business Connections. University Controller’s Office Frances Lawrence from the Controller’s Office welcomed the Business Connections group and provided updates on new training, manuals and website improvements. She announced the completion of the Finance Professional I Certification Program…
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Feb 25, 2025

Understanding Residency Classification

Written by Zeryn Macklin. As we prepare for the upcoming summer and fall semesters, it is important to understand how residency classification affects tuition billing so that we can support students, if needed. Residency status determines whether a student is charged in-state or out-of-state tuition, and timely updates are essential to avoid billing discrepancies. How…
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Feb 25, 2025

Travel Updates

Written by Ruthie Fairbanks. We are excited to share that we have made updates to the Travel Manual and Travel Center. These enhancements are now live and are aimed at improving efficiency, streamlining workflows and enhancing the overall user experience. Travel Advances Travel advances will now be requested as part of the travel authorization process…
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Feb 25, 2025

Business Connections Corner

Presentation Materials Materials from the February Business Connections meeting have been posted on the Controller’s Office website > Business Connections. Controller’s Office Updates Frances Lawrence welcomed Business Connections attendees and announced the Year-End Close Schedule for 2025 will be available at the March meeting. A new training section will now be included at the end…
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Jan 27, 2025

Managing Delinquent Student Accounts

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Managing delinquent student accounts is an essential process for the university, ensuring balances are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Janet Zevallos, collections manager at the cashier’s office, shared insights into how the university handles delinquent accounts, the available repayment options and tools like the Set Off Debt Collection Act…
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Jan 27, 2025

Credit Card Payment Chargeback Tips

Written by Jennifer Bell. The University Controller’s Office offers merchant services, providing daily support to departments with active merchant accounts. At NC State, Merchant Services and associated merchant accounts refer to the process and administration that allows departments within the university to collect payments via credit card. Each merchant has an account that associates the…
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Jan 27, 2025

Business Connections Corner

Controller’s Office Updates Frances Lawrence from the University Controller’s Office provided the following updates: For inquiries on the above-mentioned updates, please contact university-controller@ncsu.edu.  Procurement and Business Services Updates Accountants Payable (A/P) Updates For Accounts Payable questions, contact universitypayables@ncsu.edu.  Office of Enterprise Applications Services Updates Yessy Mendoza-Tate from the Office of Enterprise Applications Services covered security…
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Dec 16, 2024

Accessing the 1098-T Form for 2024

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Now that the new year is here, and with tax season just around the corner, many students will begin preparing their tax returns. The 1098-T form is a key part of that process, and this article  explains how students can access their 1098-T through MyPack Portal. Knowing this information will allow…
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Dec 16, 2024

2024 NC State University Financial Statement

Written by Karen Visnosky. The NC General Statutes require an annual audit of NC State University by the North Carolina Office of State Auditor. A financial statement audit provides an independent, objective assessment of a university’s financial statements. It ensures that the financial statements are accurate, reliable and in compliance with relevant accounting standards and…
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Dec 16, 2024

Business Connections Corner

The University Controller’s Office held the last monthly Business Connections meeting for 2024 on November 14. There was no monthly meeting in December to allow everyone to perform necessary business operations and prepare for the Winter break. The Business Connections monthly meetings resume on Thursday, January 9. Please visit the Business Connections page for prior…