Dear Parents and New Students,
The NCard Office, Wells Fargo, Office of Student Accounts and the University Bookstore welcome you to the University. The following pages provide helpful information intended to ease the transition into student life at UNL. Enclosed is information about getting an NCard, paying the student bill, and pre-ordering textbooks as well as a banking option with Wells Fargo.
Please take time to read through each section, then decide what best fits your student and family needs. If any questions arise, contact information for each department has been included in the corrsponding section of this brochure for your convenience. Also, feel free to ask any questions while on campus or at New Student Enrollment.
Welcome to the University!
While attending New Student Enrollment, students will get their student ID card known as the NCard. The NCard will become their all-access pass to campus. (Social Security numbers have been replaced with the 8-digit NUID number shown above the barcode on the front of the card.)
NCards are used for:
Identification Door/building access Meal plans Free newspapers for all students Campus purchases Access to the Rec Center and intramural games Checking out library books Obtaining parking permits and/or bus passes Laptop checkout Admission to the Health Center Entrance to UPC events (cultural, educational and entertainment programs) Voting for ASUN student government officials Free admission to regular season athletic events (discounted football and men's basketball tickets)
Every student has the option of opening an NCard Campus Account. To open the account, simply apply online. Merchants across both campuses accept the NCard Campus Account as a form of payment. Each month your charges will be sent to the Consolidated Bill. Please look to the Student Accounts section for information on the Consolidated Bill.
The NCard's Account Services page allows students and parents to monitor spending on the NCard Campus Account. Click here to access Account Services. Follow the login prompts to create your account. The NPIN will be emailed to you once your NCard Campus Account has been opened.
Options don't stop there, students that choose to link their NCard to a Wells Fargo College Checking® account can use their NCard in any Wells Fargo ATM or make purchases off campus.
If your NCard has been lost or stolen, notify the NCard Office immediately to prevent misuse by another party. Students will not be held responsible for any charges made with the NCard after the time it is reported missing to the NCard Office. Report lost or stolen cards in person at the NCard Office, online or by phone at (402) 472-7331. If it's after hours, leave a message with the student's name and NUID number.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions concerning the NCard. Bookmark us at http://ncard.unl.edu or call us at (402) 472-7331.
Wells Fargo and UNL have teamed up to give you optional banking convenience. Just link a Wells Fargo College Checking® account to your NCard and use your NCard to get free access to cash at Wells Fargo ATMs nationwide and to make PIN-debit purchases off-campus.
Wells Fargo banking on campus
1 Nebraska Union
Wells Fargo campus branch..............hours M-F 9am-5pm
2 ATM..............................................available Union hours
2 Neihardt Residence Center............................................ATM
3 Able Sandoz..................................................................ATM
4 Harper Schram Smith....................................................ATM
When students add a Wells Fargo College Checking account to the NCard, students get:
- FREE Account: no monthly service fee, no minimum balance requirement, and free online statements.
- FREE Checks: first order of 150 Wells Fargo Exclusive Checks
- FREE Wells Fargo® Check Card: safer than cash, easier than checks, use at ATMs or make PIN-based purchases with your NCard at participating merchants.
- FREE Access to Online Banking: check balances, transfer funds, and view your personalized My Spending Report from anywhere you have internet access 24/7.
- FREE Online Bill Pay: Pay your bills online when you receive Online Statements for your Wells Fargo College Checking account.
- EASY access to five Wells Fargo ATMs on campus and over 30 more in Lincoln. Plus, you can access over 6,000 Wells Fargo ATMs nationwide.
- The convenience of banking on-campus at the Wells Fargo store in the Nebraska Union!
The Wells Fargo College Checking account enhances the functionality of the NCard and qualifies students for additional products and services.
It's easy to open a Wells Fargo Checking Account and begin to take advantage of all its benefits. Just visit the Wells Fargo store in the Nebraska Union when you attend New Student Enrollment, or visit Wells Fargo in your hometown.
1 Eligibility for a Wells Fargo College Checking account is subject to approval and students must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited institution when the account is opened. The account is available for a maximum of five years, after which your account will be converted to a basic checking account and is subject to applicable checking service fees. Students in school more than five years must show proof of enrollment to remain in the Wells Fargo College Checking account. All checking and savings accounts require $100 minimum opening deposit, unless stated otherwise.
2 The Card is accepted for purchases at merchants participating in the POS networks displayed on the back of the Card*.
3 Fee may apply
Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Member FDIC.
Student Accounts- studentaccounts.unl.edu
(Even more Info about your Consolidated Bill and the NCard)
Charges from across campus are collected in a centralized student account. Each month a consolidated bill is produced for on campus NCard Campus account charges as well as University housing and meals, tuition and fees, athletic tickets, parking permits and citations, telecommunications services, and health center charges.
Bills are generated and available for viewing on MyRED by the 25th of each month and are due by the 12th of the following month. Students are notified via email when the bill is ready for viewing. It is important to pay the bill on time and in full each month.
MyRED is the student information portal at UNL. Among the information accessible through the Student Account tab, are View and "My Bill" sections. The View section includes:
- Access to the last 18 monthly billing statements
- The ability to print a statement
- On-line payment options
- 1098-T information (for Tax credits)
- Ability to establish a password to grant access to parents or others
Failing to pay the bill could result in a late fee, a hold on the account, both and/or other sanctions. Students with delinquent accounts could have their NCard Campus Account privileges suspended until 24 hours after the account is brought current. A hold prevents students from receiving transcripts and diplomas and future enrollment in classes (including adds and section changes).
If there are unfamiliar charges, it is important to investigate them immediately. For your convenience, the contact information for each department with current charges is provided on the bill. Be sure to contact the department with the suspicious charges as soon as they are noticed. Investigating these suspicious charges right away will help to prevent late fees and/or holds.
If there are any questions about the consolidated bill, feel free to cantact Student Accounts. Bookmark us at studentaccounts.unl.edu or call us at (402) 472-2887.
Welcome to the University Bookstore!
www.unlbookstore.com
More information about charging your textbooks
Conveniently located on both campuses, the University Bookstore is your student's destination for one-stop shopping. Not only do we carry the required textbooks for all of the UNL courses, we have everything to make student life easier, all in one place. Also, a portion of every dollar spent at the University Bookstore is returned to UNL to help support student programs.
Students can use their NCard Campus Account to purchase anything in the bookstore (except postal services). Please look to the NCard section for information about the NCard Campus Account.
- General Books: In addition to textbooks, we carry reference books, study aids, University of Nebraska Press and faculty authors, and "best sellers" at 30% off everyday.
- School and Art Supplies: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, planners, notebooks, organizers, calendars, calculators, backpacks, brief bags, engineering supplies, art supplies, and residence hall accessories.
- Computer Supplies and Electronics: Flash drives, recordable CDs, recordable DVDs, MP3 players, computer accessories, cords, cables, adaptors, power strips, surge protectors, printer ink and paper, computer books and student-discounted software.
- Music and Entertainment: Popular and new release CDs and DVDs.
- NU Market Convenience Store: Snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, magazines, and school supplies.
- Customer Service Desk: United States Postal Service postage, special mail services, mail drop, film processing, faxes and phone cards.
- Clothing and Gifts: Officially licensed Husker apparel and gifts, as well as greeting cards and stationary.
UNL Bookstore Textbook Pre-order
It's as easy as 1,2,3!
One - Login to MyRed. Under the Additional Services tab click on "Textbook Pre-Order". Follow the prompts to submit a pre-order notification request. WE notify you via email when textbooks are available for purchase.
Two - YOU click the link to log back in. You will be taken to a shopping cart that is pre-populated with the course materials for your classes. Choose the textbooks you want to purchase and whether you want new or used. Choose to pick your books up or we can ship them to your door. Check out and you're done.
Three - WE pre-package your textbooks and bill them to the account you selected and either ship them out or hold them for pick-up. YOU will receive an email letting you know that we have processed your order and that it has either been shipped or is ready for pick-up.
It's easy!
What are the Benefits of Online Textbook Pre-order?
USED BOOKS
Used textbooks are 25% cheaper than new textbooks. Your on-line pre-order, gives you priority access to our used textbook inventory, providing you with the most used textbooks (online textbook pre-orders are processed on a "first-come first-serve" basis).
SPEED
New online payment processing means pick-up is faster than before. No waiting in line to pay; just pick-up your online order and go.
PAYMENT
Online payment is required; however, payment is not processed until your order is finalized. NCard Campus Account IS ACCEPTED ONLINE, as well as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
REFUNDS
If your schedule changes or you don't need one of your textbooks simply bring the textbook and your packing list to the bookstore for a easy refund or exchange.
To Obtain Your NCard
- Visit our office in the Nebraska Union or apply online.
- You will need your 8-digit NU ID number.
- You must be registered for classes, the NCard system will verify your registration status before making the NCard.
- You must present one form of government issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport.
- The $20.00 NCard fee for the first card will be billed on the student's Consolidated Bill. Additional NCards such as replacement cards will need to be paid for at the time of issuance.
Reference: NCard Policies
New Undergraduate, Transfer & International Students
Students attending new student orientation will need to present government issued photo id such as a driver's license or passport to receive their NCard the day of their orientation. No fee will be collected at the time the NCard is issued. The $20.00 issuance fee will appear on your Consolidated Bill.
Intercampus Students
Any UNL student whose program is located on a campus other than Lincoln will enroll on that campus and receive student services from that campus. Only students who are enrolled on the Lincoln campus can receive a UNL NCard. If the student feels his or her enrollment status is in error, the student should contact the Office of Admissions (undergraduate) or Office of Graduate Studies (graduate).
The NCard (student ID card) is used to:
- Identify
- Grant access
- Provide privileges
- Offer optional services
NCard is designed to be:
- Permanent
- Valid as long as student is registered
Three decisions students and parents need to make about the NCard before coming to New Student Enrollment.
- Do you want the student's textbooks to go onto the Student Accounts Consolidated Bill?
- Do you want the student to have the NCard Campus Account?
- Do you want the student to link their NCard to a Wells Fargo College checking account?
New Student Enrollment
- Students will need to present government issued photo id such as a driver's license or passport to receive their NCard the day of their orientation
- No fee collected at the time of issuance
- $20.00 NCard fee appears on Consolidated Bill from Student Accounts
Unable to Attend New Student Enrollment?
- NCard Office is located in Room 121 of the Nebraska City Union at 14th & R Streets
- Verification of registration for classes will be performed
- Government issued photo identification such as a driver's license or passport (Please make certain the student brings photo identification with them)
- No fee collected at time of issuance
- $20.00 NCard fee appears on Student Accounts Consolidated Bill
- Students can submit their photo online and pick up their NCard when they return to campus by presenting government issued photo id such as a driver's license or passport at the NCard Office
- Students can have their photo taken at the NCard Office by presenting government issued photo id such as a driver's license or passport
Reporting the NCard lost or stolen
- Report loss or theft immediately
- In person or by phoning 402-472-7331
- After hours, leave a message on the voice-mail system
- Go to Account Services and follow the instructions to flag your card as lost (or found).
Prompt action in reporting the missing card will protect the student from improper use of the card and transactions on his/her account if an NCard Campus Account is open. The cardholder may be responsible for transactions made with the NCard until the loss or theft is reported to the NCard Office.
NCard replacement
- NCard Office is located in Room 121 NE Union at 14th & R Streets
- Verification of class registration will be performed
- Present one form of government issued photo identification such as a driver's license or passport
- Replacement fee is $20.00.
NCard Optional Services
What is the difference between the NCard Campus Account and the Wells Fargo Account?
NCard Campus Account
→ Purchases made using an NCard with an activated NCard Campus Account appear on a student's Consolidated Bill.
Wells Fargo Account
→ If you elect to add the Wells Fargo account feature and have the card linked at a Wells Fargo Bank, the NCard will become a PIN-based debit card, requiring a balance in a Wells Fargo bank account to cover the purchases. It is not a credit card.
Talk with your student about money and financial responsibilities before they leave for college. There are a lot of spending opportunities while in school and it is important that it has been determined by the family who is paying for what while your student is in college.
- NCard Campus Account
This service allows students to use their NCard as an on-campus charge card at designated University businesses. Monthly balances for purchases made on the NCard Campus Account are transferred to the cardholder's Student Accounts Consolidated Bill. The student's monthly spending limit is $300. Terms and Conditions - Wells Fargo College Checking Account
This service allows students to link their NCard to a Wells Fargo College Checking® account to be used at campus ATMs and off-campus merchants that accept PIN-based transactions. More Details...
University Bookstore's Textbook Pre-Order Program
- Allows students to pre-order their textbooks for the UNL Bookstore
- Pay for the books through Student Accounts Consolidated Bill
- Avoid standing in line
- More Details...
Student Accounts Consolidated Bill
- Merges the charges from the University departments onto one statement
- More details...
