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Critical Actions

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WAIVE CHAMPLAIN'S HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THIS YEAR?	COMPLETE AN ANNUAL WAIVER OR LET US KNOW YOU WANT TO KEEP THE INSURANCE
All students are billed $1,990/year, UNLESS they complete a health insurance waiver. You may waive the College's student health plan by completing an online waiver form. The annual waiver opens on June 1 and is due August 1. You will be billed $1,990/year if a waiver is not completed.	To waive coverage: Click here and select "Waive" at the bottom left of the page. Enter all insurance information, complete electronic signature, and SUBMIT. You will receive an email immediately saying your waiver is pending. If you do not get this email, try again. OR Email compass@champlain.edu if you wish to accept and pay for the student health insurance.
PAY YOUR BILL?	AVAILABLE: ONLINE NOW DUE: AUGUST
Fall semester payment is due August 1, and Spring semester payment is due December 3. Review your statement to avoid late payment fees and ensure your ability to register for the next semester.	To review your bill, log in to touchnet. You can add an alternate email address to your account so that another person is notified when your bill is posted. See details in the Recommended Action section below.

Recommended Actions

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PROVIDE CONSENT TO OTHERS TO TALK WITH CHAMPLAIN?	AVAILABLE: MAY 1 DUE: JULY 1
Completing the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) waiver gives consent for staff to speak with parents or others regarding your student record. Without a signed FERPA waiver, we cannot assist parents or other designated parties once you arrive at campus and are attending classes.	Unless previously filed, complete the FERPA waiver online (or print and mail) by July 1. More details can be found on our website here: champlain.edu/FERPA.
ENABLE OTHERS TO ACCESS YOUR BILL ONLINE?	AVAILABLE: JUNE 1 DUE: AUGUST 1
You may authorize others to view and pay your bill online. Doing so ensures these Authorized Users will also receive an email when the semester bill is posted to your account. This also allows authorized users access to the 1098-T form for educational tax credits. In touchnet^® click the "Authorized Users" link to the right, under the "My Profile" section, and enter the email address of the person you wish to authorize to access your account.	Log in to touchnet. Click the "Authorized Users" link to the right, under the "My Profile" section, and enter the email address of the person you wish to authorize to access your account. Select "Yes" if you want this person to access your 1098-T tax form. Once authorized, the user will receive two emails: one with the TouchNet web link and one with a password.
SIGN UP FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT TO GET YOUR MONEY FASTER?	SIGN UP BY: AUGUST 1 FIRST REFUNDS AVAILABLE: SEPTEMBER 17
Sign up for Direct Deposit of any overpayments on your student account (i.e. from financial aid or return of the damage deposit). Please sign up by August 1. This is the fastest way to access these funds. You will be notified by email when refunds are processed.	If you have not already signed up, contact Compass Student Services for setup instructions. 802-992-1474 or compass@champlain.edu

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