Quick Tips for Students

10 Steps Towards Financial Success at SIUE

1. To set up access for a parent, or other third-party, to view/pay your SIUE student account - do one or both of the following.  This authorization is required to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
   • Authorized Payer through QuikPay(Nelnet) – This grants your authorized user access to make payments and receive email notices about upcoming payment due dates.
   • Authorize a Proxy (Third-party) User(CougarNet) – This grants your user access to view your student’s account on Cougarnet, as well as contact campus departments on your behalf regarding their account. Access varies on what the student has selected. Instructions on how to set-up proxy access can be found at Student Records.
2. Check out the Office of the Bursar Frequently Asked Questions.
3. Download this handout for more information on your CougarNet bill. 
4. Know the Payment Due Dates to avoid cancellation of your classes .
5. Download and set notification for the SIUE APP from App Store or Google Play.
6. Regularly check your official University @siue.edu email for important information from Bursar Office, Financial Aid Office, and campus departments.
7. Use the Tuition & Fee Estimator to calculate your cost each semester. For a video walkthrough of the estimator, click here!
8. Set up Direct Deposit for refund of excess aid or future credits.
9. At least monthly login to QuikPay by siue.edu/pay-my-bill > Student Login > Student > View & Pay Accounts. 
10.  Check your SIUE email account at least weekly.