Financial Aid & Scholarship FAQs

How can I give my parent(s) access to my bill and student account information?

In order to allow your parent(s) access to your bill and student account information you will need to set them up as an authorized user. If you do not set them up as an authorized user, they will not have access to your bill or student account information online, over the phone or via email.

If you do not establish authorized users, you will be responsible for printing and mailing statements to parents/others who need them.

I am expecting a Federal Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS Loan or alternative student loan. How are loans disbursed?

• Loans are applied to accounts by the Financial Aid Office.
• Loans issued as electronic fund transfers are disbursed to the student account as the funds are received from the lender.
• Loans issued as checks require the borrower's endorsement.  Cashiers (McClain Hall 105) contact the student-borrower when the loan check is available for endorsement.
• Electronic funds transfer Parent PLUS loans are applied to the student's account as received. If the PLUS loan is received as a check, Cashiers mail the check to the parent for endorsement.
• Loans are advanced for a specific semester. If there is a credit balance after the semester fees are paid, the credit is refunded to the student; or, in the case of a Parent Plus Loan, the refund is to the parent borrower. The Student Account Office notifies students when a refund for them has been processed.  Students signed up for direct deposit will receive refunds automatically in their designated bank account.  Students who do not sign up for direct deposit will have the refund check mailed to their permanent address on file.

I have been awarded Workstudy. How does this work?

Work-study recipients are notified by the Financial Aid Office about job opportunities.

Students can sign up for direct deposit of their paychecks by going to Tru-View, clicking on the "Employee" tab, going to the "My Payroll Information" section and clicking on "Provide Direct Deposit Information for Paycheck".

Work-study paychecks are available on the 15th of the month at the Cashier Window in McClain Hall 105. October 15 is the first fall semester pay date. Students must work the hours prior to receiving their work-study paycheck.

How are private scholarship checks applied?

Private scholarship checks should be mailed to the Financial Aid Office at MC 103, Kirksville, MO  63501. If checks are made payable to Truman State University, funds will be applied to your account and you will see the payment reflected on your statement. A receipt will be mailed to you.

Checks payable to both the student and the University must be endorsed by the student at the Cashier Window (MC 105) or prior to mailing.