Families of Admitted Students

Information For Parents

Visit Ball State’s Orientation webpage to view resources and materials that will assist you in supporting your student’s transition to college. Additional information and next steps for your student can also be found on this page. Please feel free to directly contact our Office of Orientation.

Videos for First-Year Students

Our video guides answer questions that first-year students have about our application, the test-optional decision, financial aid, housing, and more. View our YouTube playlists and share them with your students:

• Guides for First-Year Students
• Admitted to Ball State

Videos for Transfer Students

Our video guides answer questions that transfer students have about our application, how credits transfer, financial aid, housing, and more. View our YouTube playlists and share them with your students:

• Guides for Transfer Students
• Admitted to Ball State as a Transfer

Additional Materials

• Discover Ball State. 
• View all resources and downloads.

Parents Advisory Council

Ball State's Parents Advisory Council is a small organization of parents who work to meet the objectives of the Parents Association. This council serves as a means of two-way communication between parents and the university as it creates an avenue for parents to ask questions and express concerns.

Become a Member

Safety Information

Ball State is committed to making sure our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are safe while they are on campus. See all of our campus safety resources and learn about our coronavirus safety plan for students.

• Review our Annual Security Report.
• Have your student sign up for emergency text alerts.

Parental Notification Policy

Through Ball State's Parental Notification Policy, we ask parents to help us address the abuse of alcohol and other drugs by college students. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits colleges and universities to inform parents/guardians of students under age 21 when their student has been found in violation of university alcohol and drug policies.

Read the Policy

Costs and Calculators

We know that you’re concerned about the bottom line of your student’s education and how to pay for it. Our competitive costs and generous financial aid help make college more affordable.

• See Ball State's tuition and fees.
• Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.
• Use our Net Price Calculator.
• Try our Scholarship Calculator.

Payments and Access

Student Financial Services statements are available online through eBill for your student’s tuition, housing, and other fees. Using this service, you can check your account or pay online by electronic withdrawal from a checking or savings account (e-check). Once your student provides you with account access called Authorized Payer, you may sign in to view eBill and make payments online. As an authorized payer, you can also deposit funds directly into your student’s Cardinal Cash account, which can be used at various locations on campus, including dining locations, sporting events, selected laundry facilities, and some businesses in the Village. In addition to authorized payer access, parents and guardians also need proxy access to communicate with university employees. 

Proxy Access     Authorized Payer