What is the cost of attending Saint Mary’s University Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs?

Will I receive a tuition bill?

When do I pay for my classes?

How do I pay for my classes?

What if I get tuition reimbursement from an employer?

How do I apply for financial aid?

How long does it take for my financial aid to be processed?

How do I defer previous student loans?

How do I find out more about the Financial Aid process?

Where do I find the course listings?

How do I register for classes?

How do I drop a course?

Where is my class located?

Where do I park? Is parking free?

Are computer labs available?

Does Saint Mary’s offer Health Insurance? How do I sign up for Health Insurance?

Where do I buy my books?

Where is the library located?

What is the Writing Center and how can it serve me?

What is Blackboard and how can I access it?

How do I change my personal information, such as address, phone number, etc.?

What is the cost of attending Saint Mary’s University Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs?
Current tuition rates can be found at www.smumn.edu/gradprotuition.

Will I receive a tuition bill?
Billing statements will be e-mailed to your SMUMN e-mail account after the 21st of each month.

When do I pay for my classes?
Payment for classes is due the 15th of the following month after the first day of your class. For example, if your course begins September 4th, your payment will be due October 15th.

How do I pay for my classes?
Tuition bills may be paid by personal check, money order, ACH (Automatic Clearing House) or credit card online, or by loan funds directly applied to a student’s account. Saint Mary’s University uses CashNet to process online payments. CashNet is a PCI Security Standard compliant website. You may access CashNet through WebTools or the link on your electronic eBill.

No fee will be charged for ACH transactions. A non-refundable fee of 2.75% of the total amount charged on the credit card will be applied to the transaction.

What if I get tuition reimbursement from an employer?
Be sure that every semester you receive tuition reimbursement you fill out the form found here: http://www.smumn.edu/gradproforms You will also need to submit your employer’s reimbursement policy the first semester you are receiving reimbursement. Submitting this information defers your billing to 30 days after the semester ends.

Please note: Your employer will not be billed directly by Saint Mary’s. This is simply a way for you to be reimbursed by your employer before having to make a payment to Saint Mary’s.

How do I apply for financial aid?
Go online to www.fafsa.gov and complete the FAFSA form. The Saint Mary’s University school code is 002380.

How long does it take for my financial aid to be processed?
Please allow six to eight weeks from the time you been fully admitted as a degree-seeking student, registered as at least a half-time student (6 credits for undergraduate, 4 for graduate) and the FAFSA form has been completed.

How do I defer previous student loans?
You must send your loan deferment information to June Fox at:

700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN 55987-1399
(877) 304-4273 x1501
Fax: 507-457-6698
jfox@smumn.edu

How do I find out more about the Financial Aid process?
Please visit our website at www.smumn.edu/tcfinancialaid.

Where do I find the course listings?
The current course schedule can be found at www.smumn.edu/sgppschedule.

How do I register for classes?
To register for a class go to http://webtools.smumn.edu. Click on “course registration” and select appropriate term. To choose a course, click on list eligible sections. Once you have added the sections you want to register for, be sure to click register eligible sections.

Please note: You can register for classes via WebTools up to 24 hours before the class begins.

How do I drop a course?
Students who withdraw online using WebTools prior to the beginning of a course will not be charged a drop fee. Written requests by e-mail prior to the beginning of a course will be charged a $30 drop fee. Once the course has begun, students must send an e-mail to mplsdropclass@smumn.edu. Once a course has begun, a $30 drop fee will be charged and liability for payment incurred. See page 19 of our student handbook for more information.

Where is my class located?
For courses on the Twin Cities campus, the course locations are posted daily inside every door at every building. They are also posted on WebTools when you click on "current course schedule."

For all off-site classes, the instruction site address is listed on the course schedule.

Where do I park? Is parking free?
Parking is free at all of our locations. At the Twin Cities campus, street parking is available on Oakland and Park Ave. You can also park in all lots adjacent to our buildings after 4:30pm.

Are computer labs available?
Computers are available in the student lounge area, library, and LaSalle Hall rooms 212, 224, 56, and Park Avenue North room 35.

Does Saint Mary’s offer Health Insurance? How do I sign up for Health Insurance?
Saint Mary’s University offers students the option of obtaining health insurance through Rust and Associates. To be eligible, students must be registered for at least three credits at the time of enrolling in the program. The Health Insurance forms can be obtained by contacting the Director of Student Services at 612-728-5208, or on-line at http://www.sas-mn.com. Click on student insurance and choose Saint Mary’s University of MN Twin Cities.

Where do I buy my books?
All students taking classes at the Twin Cities Campus are responsible for purchasing textbooks at the Saint Mary’s University Bookstore located in LaSalle Hall. Hours are Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm, Friday: 9am-1pm, Saturday: 8:30-1pm, Sunday: closed. Hours may vary so be sure to call the bookstore at 612-728-5170 if you are making a special trip. Textbooks for all off site classes are available through MBS Direct at 800-3252 or visit http://direct.mbsbooks.com/smumn.htm on the web.

Where is the library located?
The library is located on the first floor of LaSalle Hall on the Twin Cities campus near the receptionist area. Library hours during the semester are Monday-Thursday: 10am-9pm, Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 8am-2pm, closed on Sunday. They are open Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm during semester break.

You may access the library database by going to www.smumn.edu/tclibrary and using your username and password.

What is the Writing Center and how can it serve me?
The Writing Center is available to all currently enrolled SGPP students who need a little extra help with papers or using APA style. For an appointment, e-mail tcwrite@smumn.edu or call 612-728-5154.

What is Blackboard and how can I access it?
Blackboard is used by many instructors as a communications tool. You can access Blackboard by going to www.smumn.edu/blackboard and logging in by using your username and password.

How do I change my personal information, such as address, phone number, etc.?
All personal information, except name changes, can be changed by using WebTools. If you have changed your name, you will have to show proof of name change to our Assistant Registrar, Janet Barringer.