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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Please see below for a list of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ). Click on the question to see our answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I update my SSN\/ITIN?<\/p>

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You can log in to myPurdue<\/a><\/u><\/strong> to review and update your information: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Navigate to the “Student Account – Important Items” card. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select “Update Taxpayer ID” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Complete the form to provide your SSN\/TIN<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    What is a myPurdue Proxy?<\/p>

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    Students can give parents, legal guardians or other trusted parties access to view certain pieces of their student information online. This access is referred to as proxy access, and the person who is granted this authorization is called a myPurdue proxy. The student controls the entire process through his or her myPurdue portal and can add anyone with a valid email address as a proxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For detailed myPurdue proxy information, see myPurdue Proxy FAQ<\/a> within this website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    How can my parent or guardian have access to my billing account?<\/p>

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    Students can add authorized users to their account to view invoices and pay bills online by following the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Log in to your student secure gateway<\/a> account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click “Add Authorized User” tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Enter the email address of the person you wish to authorize. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Select the access and click continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Agree to add authorized user.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The person will be sent an email with a link and password to the secure payment gateway. This will give them the ability to view and pay bills online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      How and when do I confirm my enrollment?<\/p>

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      Students can confirm enrollment once the initial term invoices are released.  To confirm enrollment successfully you will need to make sure any prior term balance is paid in full.  Please contact the Office of the Bursar if you need additional assistance or support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      When is tuition due?<\/p>

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      Tuition and fees are due on the first day of each semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n