2008 Woodie Awards
UND to switch to plastic with new Pride card
New program will disperse excess financial aid quicker than direct deposit, other methods.
Megan Ewert
Issue date: 4/25/08 Section: News
"It is not the same thing as a UND ID card, and will not replace the ID, and it is not a credit card," said Heher.
If a student decides not to activate the card, it has no monetary value and can be activated free of charge at any time. However, if a student decides at a later date that they would like to activate the card and no longer have it, they must pay a replacement fee.
"We hope that students will keep the card in the case that they want to use it," said Lukach.
Students are still able to use direct deposit and paper checks to receive their excess aid. Should a student not select their preferences, Higher One will attempt to contact them.
After 21 days, a paper check will be mailed to the student's home address.
Lukach said that students have had some input in the process. "Higher One came and presented to the Student Government and the Association for Residence Halls, and were well-received," he said.
Students that have any questions about Higher One are asked to call Student Account Services at 777-3911, or visit undpridecard.com.
If a student decides not to activate the card, it has no monetary value and can be activated free of charge at any time. However, if a student decides at a later date that they would like to activate the card and no longer have it, they must pay a replacement fee.
"We hope that students will keep the card in the case that they want to use it," said Lukach.
Students are still able to use direct deposit and paper checks to receive their excess aid. Should a student not select their preferences, Higher One will attempt to contact them.
After 21 days, a paper check will be mailed to the student's home address.
Lukach said that students have had some input in the process. "Higher One came and presented to the Student Government and the Association for Residence Halls, and were well-received," he said.
Students that have any questions about Higher One are asked to call Student Account Services at 777-3911, or visit undpridecard.com.
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Vivienne Crenshaw
posted 4/28/08 @ 1:52 PM CST
If The Dakota Student is going to write an article about this new card, it should be better researched and more thorough. The article should include relevant information about other fees (over and above the replacement card fee) which students could be subjected to if they are not diligent about how they use the card and about knowing what circumstances can cause them to incur fees. (Continued…)
JR
posted 4/28/08 @ 5:47 PM CST
What has gone unrevealed in all of this is how much UND is getting from the card company in consideration of granting it a monopoly on this service. $50K? $100K? $250K per year?
JB
posted 4/29/08 @ 7:00 PM CST
while it should be noted that this is OPTIONAL, UND sure is playing it up like its REQUIRED or else there is no other way to get your money. let me repeat that, YOUR money. (Continued…)
AD
posted 4/30/08 @ 4:04 AM CST
Yes, that was the intent. But the program was never fully switched over to direct deposit, because there were a fair number of students that didn't use that option. (Continued…)
DA
posted 5/01/08 @ 10:09 PM CST
AD - When do you intend to tell us about student boycott of Higher One at the Portland State University and Southern Oregon University a few years back ?
Vivienne Crenshaw
posted 5/02/08 @ 3:59 PM CST
The important point is that UND students need to be fully informed about fees -- either by the school or otherwise -- so they can make an intelligent choice. (Continued…)
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