The staff of the Office of Student Accounts has collected some of the common questions and listed them with our answers below.
Do I have to enroll in the College health insurance plan?
All Grinnell full-time students are required to have a U.S.-based, Affordable Care Act-Compliant health insurance that covers them in Iowa under in-network benefits. All students are billed for the insurance on the fall billing statement each year. If a student has coverage under a different plan, the charges will be removed upon the receipt of the completed online waiver form, thereby indicating waiver of coverage and listing the plan under which the student is covered. Visit our Student Health Insurance page for more details.
Why do I need a damage deposit?
The $125 damage deposit is required separate from the advance tuition deposit. This deposit serves as a key deposit and damage deposit for the residence halls and for any fines or charges at the end of each semester. Prior to registration each fall, the $125 level must be replenished.
What is a Campus Cash account?
A Campus Cash account is an account designed for Grinnell College students, faculty, and staff to access various services on campus by using their Pioneer One-Card.
How do I deposit money into a Campus Cash account?
Deposits can be made to a Campus Cash account by using cash, personal checks, a credit card, or transferring a credit balance from the student's tuition account. In the event you wish to use a personal check or transfer a credit balance, you will need to visit or telephone the Office of Student Accounts located at the Admission and Student Financial Services (ASFS). Online deposits can be made using a credit card.
Where can I use the Campus Cash account?
Students, faculty, and staff can access their Campus Cash accounts at the following locations:
- Grinnell College Bookstore
- Mail Services
- Spencer Grill
- Global Café
- Marketplace Dining
- Grinnell College Libraries
When I have been assigned a work-study job, what forms must I complete in order to be paid?
The forms that must be completed include:
- the State W-4 form,
- the Federal W-4 form, and
- Form I-9 from the U.S. Department of Justice.
If you have any questions regarding student employment or need to complete federal work forms, please contact Mark Watts, student employment coordinator, 641-269-4652.
What documents are necessary for me to complete the Federal Employment forms?
In order to complete the I-9, please view the list of acceptable documents (pdf).
If you have any questions regarding student employment or need to complete federal work forms, please contact Mark Watts, student employment coordinator, 641-269-4652.
Where can I complete the Federal Employment forms?
These forms can be completed, with the proper documents, by contacting Mark Watts, student employment coordinator, 641-269-4652 and setting up an appointment.
Work-Study does not appear as a credit on my billing statement — why not?
Work-Study is not listed as a credit on your billing statement because it is available as an option to earn those funds through student employment. The wages you earn from a campus job can help you pay your student balance.
If you have work-study as a part of your financial aid package, and you plan to work during the semester, you can start the semester owing a balance up to the work-study amount and pay it off throughout the semester.
Important! To utilize this option, you need to verify your intent to work. Please contact our office for more information on this process.
You are responsible for:
- making regular work–study payments throughout the semester and
- making sure the balance is paid-in-full by the last day of semester.
We encourage you to set up payroll deduction with the Payroll Office to ensure you make regular payments toward your remaining work-study balance.