WMU Money Matters

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Has your student learned good money management skills? If not, it is never too late to start. Establishing financial parameters prior to leaving home for college can reduce stress, misunderstandings, and “last minute” emergencies.

Here are some suggestions:

• Establish a mutually agreeable budget and financial expectations with your student.
• Encourage your student to open a local checking account and learn how to manage and balance it.
• Educate your student about the responsible use of debit/ATM cards.
• Become familiar with WMU billing and financial aid due dates and procedures.
• Continue to seek out scholarships throughout your student’s college years. Even small scholarships can supplement the financing of your student’s education.
• Discuss employment options with your student. An on-campus job can provide spending money and help your student forge valuable connections with the campus community. Additionally, it helps with time management.Talk to your student about the dangers of credit cards and credit card debt.

Want to make your student’s life a little easier? You can add dollars to your student’s Bronco ID card for BookstoreBUCKS, Dining Dollars or LaundryBUCKS, simply by going online to the links below and using your debit or credit card to gift your student’s account. Funds are instantly accessible and eliminates the need for cash. All you need is your student’s BroncoNET ID and first/last name. NOTE: The three categories are not interchangeable.

BookstoreBUCKS Phone Number (269) 387-3930.
Dining Dollars Phone Number (269) 387-4844.
LaundryBUCKS Phone Number (269) 387-3398.

Bank/ATM’s

A PNC Branch is located in the Bernhard Center, Bronco Mall and PNC ATM’s are located in 4 locations around campus. Additionally, credit union ATM’s are located just off west campus and by the police station.

Bronco Express

Bronco Express representatives answer billing, financial aid, cashiering, and basic registration questions. Located on the main floor of the Bernhard Center, this service offers students a convenient, year-round spot to take care of everyday University business.

Students can:

• apply for financial aid or pick up the appropriate forms
• check on the status of a financial aid application
• confirm dates of financial aid disbursements
• make appointments to see a financial aid counselor
• receive unofficial transcripts and ask basic registration questions
• check account balances and get clarification on charges
• make payments on accounts.

Bronco Express or call (269) 387-6000. Bronco Express is open Monday-Friday. No appointment is necessary.