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Financial Resources

UC offers campus services and resources that support your student in navigating the financial aspects of college from tuition payment to banking to making a budget for the first time. 

Bearcat Card 

UC’s student ID card is known as the Bearcat Card. The Bearcat Card also allows your student to complete business transactions around campus and the nearby community. The card gives your Bearcat access to rent library books, enter the Campus Recreation Center, and to make a purchase from the UC Bookstore, campus eateries, vending machines, printing services, parking, and more.

OneStop 

Students can visit or contact the UC OneStop at onestop@uc.edu or 513-556-1000 to speak with professionals in each of the following areas: Bursar's Office, Financial Aid, and the Money Management Team.

• Bursar's Office: The Bursar’s Office is responsible for collecting academic and non-academic fees, including tuition, room and board, general fees, campus life, non-resident surcharges, and more. The fees are collected via the disbursement of aid received through Financial Aid, third-party sponsors, and the processing of personal payments. Students can give family members access to charges via Catalyst by clicking on the “My Dashboard” tab and then “Give Parent/Guest Access.”  
• Financial Aid: A college education is one of the most important investments your student will make. Financial Aid works to make your student’s college education as affordable as possible. Nearly all students are eligible for some type of financial assistance, but financial aid will likely not meet all of your student’s educational costs. The Financial Aid team can help you to understand your eligibility status, timelines, plan for college costs, and more to support your student in achieving their educational goals.
• Money Management Team: The Money Management Team supports both students and family members in managing financial resources effectively. This includes increasing knowledge regarding college costs and affordability, financial aid resources, budgeting, saving, and reducing overall debt loads as related to education. The Money Management Team was named a Top 50 Financial Literacy Program in 2020 by LendEDU.
  

Campus Banking

PNC Bank makes money management convenient and easy for students at UC with 14 ATMs located on and around campus and a full-service PNC branch located in Tangeman University Center. Students can also link their UC Bearcat Card to their PNC Bank account to use it as an ATM card.

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center offers free, private, personalized financial coaching and planning sessions to assist with budgeting, saving, credit, and debt management. Call 513-556-6124 for an appointment.

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