Students and families received the spring 2026 bill electronically via Nelnet on Wednesday, November 19. The due date was December 15, 2025. Registration holds have been placed on accounts not paid in full and late fees will be applied soon. Students should access the Nelnet Student Account Portal, using the link provided in their Student Account worklet in Workday, to view e-bills and account transactions, make payments and manage monthly payment plans.

If students have not already done so, please complete the following steps to ensure account access:

1. Set-up Nelnet account - Students should log in to the Nelnet Student Account Portal to set up their student profile. Refer to the Nelnet - Account Access job aid for detailed instructions.
2. Add parent or authorized parties access - Refer to the Nelnet - Add Authorized Payers job aid for detailed instructions. Students should not share their Nelnet log-in credentials with their parents. They must set up parents as Authorized Parties with their own log-in credentials.

Sign up for one of our 30-minute, one-on-one financial literacy sessions! We hope that you will take advantage of this great opportunity to ask questions about budgeting, managing debt, understanding your paycheck, W-2’s etc. Please click here to book an appointment today.

The financial aid renewal application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year will be March 2, 2026. Students who would like to apply for need-based scholarship funds must submit the 2026-2027 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and copies of 2024 student and parent Federal Income Tax Returns. Students who wish to apply only for federal sources of financial aid need only complete the FAFSA (taxes will be requested upon receipt of this application only if necessary).

An e-mail detailing the renewal process are being sent to students and parents this week. If you would like to meet with your financial aid counselor to discuss the renewal financial aid process, you may book a 30-minute appointment online.

Did you know that since 1967, Brandeis has been home to BJEP (Boston-area Jewish Education Program), an independent Sunday School for students in grades K-7? We welcome those at all levels of Jewish identity & involvement, including interfaith families and those seeking to connect through a spiritual & cultural lens. Our experiential-driven curriculum is taught exclusively by Brandeis University students, who bring their enthusiasm and joy to our classrooms using art, music and games as a means for children to explore Jewish values, identity, holiday celebrations, eco-Judaism, the practice of Tikkun Olam, and Hebrew. We also offer a lower-cost, unique alternative to traditional B Mitzvah programs. You are never too late to join BJEP! We accept students on a rolling basis and provide flexible tuition options, sibling discounts and financial aid. Learn more on our website or contact us at info@bjep.com.

Beginning January 12, at the start of the spring semester, the university will eliminate the South Street southbound bus stops for the Waltham and Combo routes to improve safety, prevent accidents, and optimize routes.

We’ve been carefully monitoring this stop, and it presents significant safety concerns.

Riders can board safely and efficiently at the Campus Health & Safety (Stoneman) stop. Passengers can then walk back across the footbridge from the next stop to reach Gosman or their dorms safely.

Your kids will enjoy a full day of sports and games run by our women's basketball players and coaches. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable recreational based learning environment for boys and girls. Games and activities will change on a daily basis. Our focus is to have the kids moving and having fun all day! Our staff includes Brandeis University coaches and our college student-athletes. This program encourages kids to experience new activities, develop friendships and have fun. Come be a part of our vacation play dates.

At Brandeis we are committed to supporting your overall health and well-being. We know that feeling your best—both physically and mentally—is essential to your success and happiness, which is why we are excited to be piloting a one-year subscription to Noom Weight for the first 25 employees who enroll. This program is being offered free (a $220 value) with the request that participants answer 4 brief surveys. To learn more or sign up, please visit this registration form.

Please join Occupational Health Services at the well-being booster event during the academic year. This well-being booster event will be offering:

• On-site vaccinations for all faculty, staff, and their families (ages 4+); register. Walk-ins are welcome. Please be sure to bring your pharmacy card.
• Sign up for a free 15-minute chair massage.
• January is Sleep Health and Hygiene Awareness Month. Learn more and discover helpful resources.

This is a friendly reminder that nominations are now open for the Lou Ennis Staff Award (exempt staff) and the Louis and Helen Zirkel Staff Award (nonexempt staff).

These awards recognize outstanding Brandeis staff members who excel in their roles and go above and beyond in contributing to the well-being and vitality of the University community. Nominations should highlight significant contributions made during the 2025 calendar year. Nominees must be full-time employees in good standing.

The winners of each award, and their supervisors, will be invited to attend the Employee Service Awards ceremony on February 25.

All nominations for the Ennis and Zirkel Awards are due to Human Resources on or before January 16.

For more information and to access the nomination forms, please go to the employee recognition page.