Title IV Authorization

AUTHORIZATION TO USE TITLE IV TO PAY FOR OTHER EDUCATIONALLY RELATED CHARGES

Federal student financial aid can only cover "institutional charges" as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. This definition includes current year charges for tuition and fees, and on-campus room and board. It also includes other fees such as: lab fees, registration fees, and other specialized departmental or college fees associated directly with taking a class. Unless authorization is received, federal financial aid cannot be used to cover non-institutional charges such as, but not limited to: health insurance, library fines, parking fines, parking permit fees, returned check fees, installment plans processing fees or any other charges not directly associated to taking a class.

If you choose not to provide authorization to pay non-institutional or other educationally related charges with your federal financial aid, you may still owe a balance on your student account and your class(es) may be dropped for non-payment. The outstanding balance may cause a "hold" for unpaid charges, which would block you from registering for future semesters, obtaining grades and receiving transcripts. In addition, if an outstanding balance remains at the end of the semester, your account may be forwarded to a collection agency and you will be responsible for any collection costs associated with the collection of any monies due the College. These costs may include collection costs, attorney fees, late fees, interest and/or court costs that may be assessed in the pursuit of monies owed South Texas College.

Federal student aid funds can be used to pay for "non-institutional charges" only if your written authorization is obtained to pay those charges. This form will allow the Cashiers Office to apply your federal financial aid to your non-institutional charges.

Title IV Authorization Form (PDF)

Steps to Opt-In (Authorize)

  1. Log into JagNet
  2. Under the "Student Tab" click: Student Services
  3. Click: Consent To Do Business Electronically (1098T Opt-In/Title IV Authorization)
  4. Click: Title IV Authorization (Opt-In/Opt-out)
  5. Read form
  6. Select: Authorize

Steps to Opt-out (Do Not Authorize)

  1. Log into JagNet
  2. Under the "Student Tab" click: Student Services
  3. Click: Consent To Do Business Electronically (1098T Opt-In/Title IV Authorization)
  4. Click: Title IV Authorization (Opt-In/Opt-out)
  5. Read form
  6. Select: Do Not Authorize
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