Pre-Arrival Checklist

Below is a “to do” list to help you prepare for your arrival on campus in August. It is crucial that you understand the whole financial process and meet all appropriate deadlines.

• Submit all requested Financial Aid application materials and required documents. Check for outstanding documents on the Financial Aid Portal. Select Menu > Documents & Messages.
• Complete the Outside Scholarship Form if you received any scholarships, tuition benefits, or awards from an organization other than Vassar.
• Complete the Vassar Scholarship Survey if you received Vassar Scholarship in your financial aid offer.
• Complete the Federal Direct Loan requirements if accepting a Federal Direct loan:
  • Entrance Counseling
  • Master Promissory Note (MPN).
    • If you choose not to accept the loan in your aid offer, please notify us by emailing finaid@vassar.edu.
• Review the Health and Tuition Insurance Policies. Complete a waiver form for each policy you wish to opt out of. Forms open on July 15th and are due August 12th (for health insurance) and August 30th (for tuition insurance).
• Familiarize yourself with the billing process and prepare to pay your bill (due August 10th):
  • Give your parent/guardian access to your student account. Set them up as an authorized user.
  • If you choose to participate in the monthly payment plan, you must enroll online.
• Apply for a work study job. JobX (job application board) will open in mid-August for eligible students. Visit the Student Employment Office website for more information.
• Start budgeting: create a CashCourse account.