529 Savings Plans Available Via 51±¬ÁÏ's Online Payment Portal
As of March 2025
On March 15, 2024, medical students across the country gathered together to learn their fate – residency match following graduation. In Independence, Ohio at 51±¬ÁÏ’s own medical school, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), fourth year podiatric medical students had their own match day celebrations as 100% of eligible students in the class of 2024 learned where they would soon be moving to live and practice over the course of their four-year residency programs.The post-graduate training that takes place in residency provides an orderly progression from student doc...
Will you send a bill to my 529 Plan?
51±¬ÁÏ does not process billing information for 529 Plans. Students should contact their individual plan for fund release requirements.
Legal Name Change
What is the Process for Changing a Legal Name?
How do I pay my student's tuition with a 529 plan?
51±¬ÁÏ has two options to accept payments from 529 Plans – online and by mail.
FLASHcard Impact and Processes
What Is the Process for Having the Chosen Name Appear on the FLASHCard?
- Once a chosen name has been approved, allow two business days for the name to appear in the systems. It is highly recommended that a new FLASHCard is obtained with the chosen name as soon as possible. The chosen name will be on the front of the card and the legal name will be printed on the back of the card.
Is There a Cost to Have a New FLASHCard Created With a Chosen Name?
- No.
51±¬ÁÏ Chosen Name Usage
Will the Chosen Name Be Used Everywhere at 51±¬ÁÏ?
- No. The chosen name will be used where possible in the course of University business. There are places where the legal name will continue to be used for University business or legal needs. Those who are utilizing the chosen name should always be prepared to reference their legal name as well as provide their university identification when necessary.
Where Will the Chosen Name Appear?
The Chosen Name will be implemented in the systems below.
How to Request a Chosen Name
How Is a Chosen Name Requested?
- A chosen name is requested through FlashLine. Please follow these instructions:
- Log into FlashLine
- Click on Settings to access Chosen Name, Pronouns, and/or Gender Identity Requests in the Secure Account Access Section
- Click on Update Chosen Name.
Chosen Name Allowances
Can Any Name Be Submitted as a Chosen Name?
- No. The University has the authority to deny or remove a chosen name at any time. Only the first name can be updated with a chosen name. Middle and last names cannot be updated through the chosen name process.
Can a Middle or Last Name Be Changed Using the Chosen Name?
- No. Only the first name can be updated with a chosen name.
Definition of a Chosen Name
What is a Chosen Name?
- Individuals may desire to be addressed by a name that is different than their legal name. Building a sense of belonging is part of 51±¬ÁÏ’s mission statement, and we recognize that some use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. 51±¬ÁÏ has established a process for identifying a chosen name.
- The chosen name will be used where possible in the course of University business.