http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:12:00 +0000 Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:12:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70521 <p> Autumn is naturally a time for reflection and for giving thanks. At this special time, Andrews University would like to take an opportunity to express our gratitude for our student veterans' service to our country. Our University is thankful and proud that these students have chosen Andrews University to reach their educational goals.</p> <p> To help honor their service, we are planning to recognize our Andrews University veterans during one of the Tuesday choice options on <strong>Nov. 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. </strong>The program will be held in <strong>Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall.</strong></p> <p> Additional Veterans Day events:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Nov. 10: Pizza dinner invitation for Andrews &nbsp;student/staff veterans &amp; families, dependents of veterans (Buller Hall, Student Lobby 5:30pm) Please RSVP at <a href="mailto:veterans@andrews.edu">veterans@andrews.edu</a> to help plan for head count. </strong></li> <li> <strong>Nov. 10: Tuesday choice&mdash;testimony with Army Veteran Pastor Taariq Patel, Andrews University alumnus, Buller Hall Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:15 p.m.</strong></li> <li> <strong>Nov. 11: Afternoon Pop-Up- Join AU Veteran's Services and &nbsp;AU SILA (Student Involvement, Leadership, and Activities) in the Campus Center for a special treat in honor of those who have served our country. Our delectable special treat is first come, first served. </strong></li> </ul> <p> This time of remembrance and recognition is crucial. Throughout our history, military service members have put on their uniforms to protect our nation&rsquo;s values and liberties.</p> <p> For our Veterans Day events, we will focus on the U.S. Veterans Administration&rsquo;s 2026 theme of America&rsquo;s 250^th Anniversary. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> For 250 years, Veterans and service members have defended our nation with honor, courage and dedication. As we mark this historic milestone, we recognize every individual who has worn the</p> <p> uniform and answered the call to serve. Their sacrifice has safeguarded our freedoms and shaped the values that define America. We honor their legacy and reaffirm our commitment to supporting all who have served in the past, are serving now, and will serve in the future</p> <p> With that theme, Andrews University wants to recognize our student veterans and their fellow veterans who have made a sacrifice to serve our country. As we look back on their service, and on centuries of veterans&rsquo; service and sacrifice, we must always maintain a vision for the future. We hope that we can continue to honor all who served, while also focusing on the needs of the next generation of veterans.</p> <p> If you have had a meaningful experience in your own service to your country and would be willing to share some of those experiences with others, we would love to hear from you. <strong>You can share your experiences and memories either in words or images.</strong> Please connect with Fares Magesa, our Andrews University veteran certifying official, at <a href="mailto:veterans@andrews.edu">veterans@andrews.edu</a>.</p> <p> We look forward to seeing you at these Veterans Day events. For our student veterans, if you are unable to join us, please accept our grateful thanks with this note.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> &nbsp;</p> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:47:38 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64450 <p> <strong>Taking out loans?</strong></p> <ul> <li> Starting with the 2026-27 academic year,&nbsp;<a href="https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/big-updates" target="_blank"><u>recent federal law</u></a> (<strong>OBBBA</strong>) will impact borrower&rsquo;s aggregate loan amount to borrow, annual limit to borrow, ability to borrow PLUS and amount to disburse. Check out our <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/aid/loan-changes-for-2026-2027.html" target="_blank">Loan Changes page</a></strong> for more information.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Part-time Loan borrower?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p> If you are not currently enrolled full-time, your posted student loan amounts will be paid in full until new regulations are implemented in our system. Therefore, be aware that refunds will be adjusted down according to current enrollment. Full-time enrollment is defined as the following:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> MDiv-9 credits&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Graduate-8 credits&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Undergraduate-12 credits&nbsp;</li> </ul> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <em><strong>For example</strong></em>; an Undergraduate student taking 6 credits will receive half of their offered student loan amount in refunds.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <em>This does not apply to Parent PLUS loans.&nbsp;</em></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> More information regarding all <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/aid/loan-changes-for-2026-2027.html" target="_blank">loan changes</a></strong> is available on the SFS website.</div> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:01:29 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/60127 <div> Due to current and ongoing staff shortages within our department, the cashier window located at the SFS front desk (1st floor of the Administration Building) will operate with limited hours until further notice. C<em>ashier hours will be expanded during heavy traffic times such as registration and graduation.<strong>*</strong></em></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Fall 2026:</strong> The cashier window will be open from 2&ndash;5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The front desk will continue to observe regular hours (9 a.m.&ndash;12 p.m. and 1&ndash;5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays &amp; 9-12 Fridays) to assist with other inquiries. Manual receipting is available if you are not able to come in during cashier hours.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We encourage our campus community to take advantage of our <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/paying-online.html" target="_blank">online payment options</a>,&nbsp;</strong>many available free of charge for both international and U.S. accounts. More information is available at the <strong><a href="http://www.andrews.edu/sfs" target="_blank">SFS website</a></strong>.</div> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:59:48 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/48172 <p> Andrews University takes great pride in the diversity of our students. Off-campus or on, domestic or international, our diversity extends to banking. Student Financial Services wants to help you find the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to pay on your account. Since not all students are the same, <strong>we've taken great care to offer several payment options for students</strong>.</p> <ul> <li> <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/usd.html" target="_blank">USD Payments</a></strong> through <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/faq/index.html#faq-touchnet" target="_blank">TouchNet&reg;</a></strong> <ul> <li> credit cards (3% convenience fee)</li> <li> <strong>free</strong> electronic check payments for US non-commercial checking or savings accounts</li> <li> login &amp; password required, <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/authorized-user-setup.html" target="_blank"><strong>authorized user</strong></a> access required for anyone paying on account</li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/flywire.html" target="_blank">Flywire</a></strong> <ul> <li> international wire transfers (favourable exchange rates)</li> <li> US bank wire transfers-$10 fee</li> <li> international credit cards (convenience fee varies with currency)</li> <li> local payment apps such as eWallet, UnionPay, Trustly, Paypal Wallet, Alipay.com, Google Pay, and Apple Pay</li> <li> payers can create a flywire account or log on as a guest</li> <li> domestic wires available for $10 wire fee</li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/transfermate.html" target="_blank">TransferMate</a></strong> <ul> <li> US bank wire transfers available-$20 wire fee</li> <li> international wire transfers&nbsp;</li> <li> international credit cards (convenience fee varies with currency)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> Check out our <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/paying/payment_options/index.html" target="_blank">Payment Options</a></strong> page for an overview of all the different ways that you can make a payment to your AU account.</p> <p> If you need help deciding which payment option would work best for you, you can contact us at <strong><a href="mailto:sfs@andrews.edu?subject=International%20Payments&amp;body=I%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20which%20payment%20option%20would%20be%20best%20for%20me.">sfs@andrews.edu</a></strong>.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:47:39 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69338 <div> Your employment benefits go further at Andrews University.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Who qualifies?</strong></div> <ul> <li> Be admitted and registered as a <strong>new </strong>full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student.</li> <li> Be eligible for denominational tuition assistance under applicable North American Division (NAD) working policy.&nbsp;</li> <li> Receive denominational tuition assistance equal to at least 70% of Andrews University undergraduate tuition from the sponsoring conference, union, division, other approved denominational employer, or receive the standard Andrews University employee undergraduate tuition benefit as defined by University policy.</li> <li> Reside in Andrews University residential housing unless otherwise approved by the University.&nbsp;</li> <li> Complete and submit the <a href="https://banner.andrews.edu/BannerExtensibility/customPage/page/ryafish" target="_blank">2026-27 Financial Information Sheet</a>.</li> <li> Maintain continuous enrollment and satisfy all applicable University academic, enrollment, and scholarship renewal requirements.</li> </ul> <p> More information on how it works, what it covers, and what to plan for can be found on our <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/general_information/scholarships/index.html#scholarships" target="_blank">Scholarships</a> page or by contacting your <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/sfs/contact/index.html" target="_blank">financial advisor</a>.</p> <p> If you want to see your real costs for 2026-27, check out our <a href="https://andrews.edu/calculator" target="_blank">Tuition&nbsp;Calculator</a>.</p> <p> Let's connect!</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:57:07 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/40323 <p> Andrews University values our Canadian student population and their contribution to our campus. We are aware that current economic conditions and an unfavorable currency exchange have placed an additional burden on these students. We are sympathetic to the financial sacrifices that our Canadian families make in their commitment to an Adventist education.</p> <p> For this reason, we've created a new Andrews <a href="/services/sfs/canadian-exchange-rate-plan.html">Canadian Exchange Rate Plan</a>.</p> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:48:22 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/39182 <p> Priority processing for Federal/State Financial Aid</p> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:42:14 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/39158 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:25:54 +0000