Student Financial Services

We believe students from all economic backgrounds should have the opportunity to attend Spring Arbor University. If the financial aid process seems confusing, you're not alone. We're here to help make sure complicated forms and financial concerns don't slow you down on your way to your education at Spring Arbor University.

Student Financial Services Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Office Phone Numbers

Student Financial Services - 517.750.6420
Financial Aid - 517.750.2900

Department Directory
Name Title Email
Herbert Rotich Director of Student Financial Services [email protected]
Laura Robbins Assistant Director of Student Financial Services [email protected]
Teresa Oldenburg Student Financial Services Coordinator [email protected]
Michelle Boulis Student Financial Services Coordinator [email protected]
Paul Bettenga Campus Financial Aid Counselor [email protected]
Beverly Winchell Student Account Collections and

Billing Specialist

 [email protected]
Brenda Banks Student Financial Services Representative [email protected]

Financial Aid Information

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which opens each year on October 1 for the following academic year. FAFSA data is used by the Office of Financial Aid to determine eligibility for most aid sources.

Our federal school code is 002318. Make SAU your first college choice on the FAFSA if you're considering attending SAU.

The priority deadline for filing a FAFSA is May 1 of each year. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is a convenient way to transfer your tax data into your FAFSA form.

Find out more about financial aid at SAU:

Undergraduate Students

Billing

Log in to MySAU. Choose the “Student” tab and then go to “View My Balance/Statement”

Current Balance is the amount reflected on your student account at that time. Anticipated Account Balance is the amount that is expected after pending financial aid.

Loan fees are deducted prior to disbursement of a loan to SAU. Loan fees are charged by the government to cover costs associated with supporting the federal loan program.

This indicates that we anticipate that there will be an overage on your student account once loans, grants, scholarships, etc. are posted.

For the most up to date information regarding tuition, visit the tuition and fees page.

Payments

Payment can be made the following ways:

  • At the main campus business office
  • Mailed to the Business Office at P.O. Box 219, Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283
  • Pay online

Payment is due 7 days prior to the first day of class within the semester.

An interest free, automated semester payment plan is available through CASHNET. A $30 non-refundable enrollment fee is due upon submission.

Refunds

Spring Arbor University delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. For more information about BankMobile Disbursements, visit: bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/.

Please verify that you have completed MPN and EC, as they are required before a student loan may be completed.  If completed, and you still have questions, please contact [email protected] for an update.

Resources

You can reach the Office of Financial Aid by calling 517.750.2900

To file your FAFSA, go to studentaid.gov. SAU’s school code is 002318. You can also learn more about the FAFSA on our FAFSA page.

Email your Academic Advisor with your request to drop a class. Include your name and student ID number using your SAU email address.

Please allow two weeks from the date of drop/withdrawal for the tuition credit to appear on your account.

Financial aid is based on the number of credits you are enrolled in, so adjustments may need to be made to your financial aid if you drop a course. This could result in a balance owed on your student account.

Copies of your 1098T forms are available by logging in to MySAU and going to the “Student” tab. Copies of your statements showing payments made on your account can be found by logging in to MySAU and going to the “Student” tab. Choose “View My Balance/Statement.”

Online and Graduate Students

Billing

Log in to MySAU. Choose the “Student” tab and then go to “View My Balance/Statement”

Current Balance is the amount reflected on your student account at that time. Anticipated Account Balance is the amount that is expected after pending financial aid.

Loan fees are deducted prior to disbursement of a loan to SAU. Loan fees are charged by the government to cover costs associated with supporting the federal loan program.

This indicates that we anticipate that there will be an overage on your student account once loans, grants, scholarships, etc. are posted.

For the most up to date information regarding tuition, see the online and graduate tuition rates.

Payments

Payment can be made the following ways:

  • In person at an SAU regional location or the Spring Arbor Business Office
  • Mailed to the Business Office at P.O. Box 219, Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283
  • Pay online

Payment is due 7 days prior to the first day of class within the semester.

An interest free monthly payment plan option is available for current students through CASHNet. A payment plan with monthly payments for a semester has an enrollment fee of $30.00. To set up a payment plan, log in to your student portal, choose “Students” tab then go to “Make a Payment/Payment Plan”. Additional information is available by contacting your Student Account Coordinator listed in the upper right corner of your statement.

Refunds

Spring Arbor University delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. For more information about BankMobile Disbursements, visit: bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/.

Please verify that you have completed MPN and EC, as they are required before a student loan may be completed.  If completed, and you still have questions, please contact [email protected] for an update.

Resources

You can reach the Office of Financial Aid by calling 517.750.2900

To file your FAFSA, go to studentaid.gov. SAU’s school code is 002318

Email your Academic Advisor with your request to drop a class. Include your name and student ID number using your SAU email address.

Please allow two weeks from the date of drop/withdrawal for the tuition credit to appear on your account.

Financial aid is based on the number of credits you are enrolled in, so adjustments may need to be made to your financial aid if you drop a course. This could result in a balance owed on your student account.

Copies of your 1098T forms are available by logging in to MySAU and going to the “Student” tab. Copies of your statements showing payments made on your account can be found by logging in to MySAU and going to the “Student” tab. Choose “View My Balance/Statement.”