Cardinal Central

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What is Cardinal Central?

Cardinal Central—Ball State’s integrated, student-focused service center—is a convenient, one-stop location for business processes, resources, and information for students and their families.

Our office provides accurate information, quick responses, and first-contact resolution, as well as appropriate referrals when necessary.

To connect with a specialist, you can visit us, give us a call, send us an email, or schedule a virtual appointment.

Visit the Cardinal One-Stop Portal

Current students can visit the Cardinal One-Stop student service portal to file essential forms, schedule a virtual appointment, and connect with us and our partnering offices.

Login to the Cardinal One-Stop

A Student's Steps for Success

Identify the steps you should take for success in billing, financial aid, and registration on your journey toward graduation.

Follow these Steps

Fall 2026 eBill and Financial Aid

Billing statements including charges for Fall 2026 are now available in the eBill portal.

Financial aid will continue to disburse throughout the semester. Financial aid refunds are now processed on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the semester.

Understand Your eBill

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Fall 2026 Classes in Session

Fall semester began Monday, August 24, 2026 and will end Friday, December 11, 2026. Final grades due at Noon on Wednesday, December 16.

Speak with a staff member before making changes to your enrollment as this can impact your financial aid.

About Course Registration

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What is Ball State First Day?

Ball State First Day provides students with all required course material (print and digital), ensuring every student is prepared for the first day of class. Ball State First Day charges will be automatically added to your eBill, but you also have the option to opt out.

Learn More

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File Your FAFSA Today

To be considered for most financial aid options at Ball State, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You need to complete a new FAFSA each year you’re in school.

Get Started

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Proxy and Authorized Payers

Students may grant their family members or others access to their educational records by setting them up as proxy, and grant access to view and pay their eBill as an authorized payer or guest payer.

Learn How to Grant Access

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Cardinal Central Calendar

Oct

09

Third Fall 2026 Semester eBill is available to view

Oct

21

Fall 2026 Graduation Application Deadline

Oct

28

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Nov

01

Third Fall 2026 Semester eBill is due

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Cardinal Central Services

Cardinal Central combines services from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Student Financial Services (Bursar), and the Office of the Registrar.

Financial Aid

Billing

Classes and Registration

Additional Services

Veterans Benefits

21st Century Scholars

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Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Prospective or Admitted Students

Current Students

Need help? Speak to a Specialist

Visit us

L.A. Pittenger Student Center room 120 Across from Starbucks and the Tally Food Court 2000 West University Avenue Muncie, IN, USA 47306

Office Hours

Academic Year: M – TH 8 a.m. – 5p.m., F 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summer: M – TH 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., F 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Phone Hours

Academic Year: M – TH 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., F 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Summer: M – TH 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., F 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Call us: 765-285-2222

Email us: cardinalcentral@bsu.edu

Meet the Cardinal Central Staff

Supporting the Business of Being a Student

What is Cardinal Central?

A Student's Steps for Success

Cardinal Central Services

Additional Services

Need help? Speak to a Specialist

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