First Steps

Admitted Students

Help your student complete all the Next Steps for Admitted Students.

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Parents and Family Members

Help your student complete all the Next Steps for Admitted Students.

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Emergency Notification System

Sign up for the Emergency Notification System (for students and families)

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Financial Aid

Applying for financial aid and the FAFSA

We want you to get the most out of your financial aid. Please follow these steps to ensure you have completed everything.

How to call about your student’s aid

Working with your son or daughter to help them make good decisions about their future finances and yours is an important way you can help them succeed.

Timeline

You're child is headed to college—it's time to tackle the ins and outs of financial aid. Use our website as your starting point.

Types of aid

To help you make the most of financial aid, we've sorted out some different types of aid and explained them.

Types of loans

We'll help you understand the types of loans. Federal, subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent Plus, and private to help you invest in your education wisely.

Understanding your aid offer and the bill

Information about your financial aid offer and next steps.

Managing your aid – and avoiding pitfalls

You've received financial aid. Now, it's time to learn how to manage it. We're here to help you understand the rules, so you can take charge of your grants and loans and avoid any pitfalls that could cause you to lose your financial aid.

More information for parents

Working with your son or daughter to help them make good decisions about their future finances and yours is an important way you can help them succeed.

Information

Record Release Authorization Form

This process allows you to designate the individuals or entities to whom your educational record information can be released.

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Academic Calendar

Master list of academic dates and deadlines for IUP.

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IUP Central Calendar

Master list of upcoming events for IUP.

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Adding Funds and Billing

EasyPay

Instructions on accessing IUP EasyPay.

Payment-plan options and billing dates

Payment plan enrollment is made through IUP EasyPay. Students access IUP EasyPay through their MyIUP account.

Adding FLEX funds to a student’s dining account

Signing up for housing and meals can be done through MyIUP.

Adding Crimson Cash funds to I-Cards with GET Funds

I-Cards have long been a convenience for IUP students, combining security, vending, banking, meal plans, and more all in one card. At orientation, each new student is issued an I-Card with an individual banner ID number and an ABA number.

Office of Student Billing home page

Home page of the Office of Student Billing

Student Support Services

Writing Center - help with assignments

Get your creative juices flowing at the IUP Writing Center! Tutors are here to help you with your paper, both in person and online.

Tutoring schedules

IUP offers several tutoring services for students. If you need assistance with one of your courses, please consult these schedules to see if you can find a time to meet with a tutor.

Hawks Q&A Center

Welcome to your one-stop shop for questions about IUP! Anything. You name it. We're here to unravel whatever feels complicated. If you're not sure who to ask, or you're having trouble finding the right office, we can help.

Health Service

The campus health-care provider for IUP students.

The Counseling Center

The Counseling Center assists students in recognizing tasks inherent in their development as individuals and in their growth as IUP students.

Student support services

Part of achieving success as a student is knowing when to ask for help.

Information on the transition to college life

Information to help you understand your child's transition to college life.