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TO DO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Resolve Holds
There are a number of circumstances that might place a hold on your account and prevent you from registering or adding/dropping classes. Financial holds can be resolved on My Financial Center. Allow up to 30 minutes for your hold to be released after it is resolved so you can adjust your class schedule.
Apply for Financial Aid
You can apply for federal financial aid by filling out the FAFSA. It can take 2-4 weeks for the FAFSA to process and for you to complete tasks, so plan ahead!
The Financial Aid Checklist takes you through the process of applying for federal financial aid and can help you find answers to your financial aid questions without waiting in line or on the phone.
Adjust Your Schedule
You can adjust your class schedule online in MyMAP through the add/drop deadline. To avoid tuition changes and holds on your account, we recommend adding a class before dropping one. Just make sure your schedule is how you want it by 11:59 p.m. MT on the add/drop deadline.
Some classes may require a permission-to-add code, or you may be on a waitlist. Make sure to resolve all holds, so you do not get skipped on a waitlist.
Check Your BYU Email
As a BYU student, you automatically have a BYU-provided email address ending in @student.byu.edu. Enrollment Services and many other offices on campus will only contact you through this email address, so it’s important that you check it regularly for timely reminders, updates, and other information. You can access this account by going to outlook.byu.edu and using your netid@byu.edu and BYU password to log in.
THE MONTH BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN
Pay Tuition and Charges
Tuition is due seven calendar days before the first day of class. We recommend paying charges online in My Financial Center with an e-payment (e-check or credit card). Make sure to pay on time, or you will get a hold placed on your account. If tuition is not paid by the add/drop deadline, your classes will likely be dropped.
Check Financial Aid Status on My Aid Dashboard
View the status of your FAFSA application, tasks, and awards on My Aid Dashboard through My Financial Center.
Getting Your Scholarship Money
Getting your money from scholarships depends on the type of scholarship you received. Check the eligibility requirements for the type of scholarship you have, so it can apply to your student account on time.
The average processing time for off-campus scholarship checks is 2-3 weeks. Plan ahead or have a back-up plan in case your check is not processed in time to pay tuition. If you pay all your charges and then your check is processed, you will receive a refund of excess money.
Buy Textbooks
My Book List is an online list of all the textbooks you will need for your current class schedule. You can also search the system to find out which books are required for any particular course.
You have the option of charging textbook purchases to your student account — just show your BYU ID at the textbook floor register at the time of purchase. The amount charged to your student account has to be repaid within 45 days of the purchase.
Waive or Pay for Student Health Plan
Students enrolled 3/4 time or more (9 semester credits/4.5 term credits) are required to have health insurance coverage year-round. You are automatically enrolled in BYU’s Student Health Plan one week before classes start if private insurance has not been reported. You will have access to waive the plan about 1 month before classes start. This is a yearly process, and the deadline to waive the BYU Student Health Plan is the semester add/drop deadline.
Update Your Housing Address
Remember to update your address if you are in a new housing situation. For your first two semesters as a BYU student, all single undergraduate students must live (1) in BYU On-Campus Housing, (2) in BYU Off-Campus Contracted Housing, or (3) with qualifying family members. To submit a housing petition or documentation, visit Off-Campus Housing's website.
LEARN AND BE AWARE
Use Cougar Cash
Cougar Cash is great way to pay for purchases or fees on campus using your BYU ID card.
The benefits of using Cougar Cash include no sales tax, printing on campus, and easy access to vending. However, Cougar Cash cannot be used to pay for tuition and fees. Fees include class fees, student loans, health center charges and insurance, and traffic and parking fees.
Choose Transportation Options
BYU has several options for you to get around. If you choose to bring a car to campus, be sure to register and pay for your permit before the semester begins.
Download the BYU App
The BYU mobile app is packed full of information that will serve you throughout your time at the Y. The app can help you map your classes, look up the campus shuttle schedule, clock in and out of your on-campus job, find printers or restrooms on campus, view your My Financial Center charges, and so much more. The free app is available in both the Google Play and Apple app stores.
