Follow us on our official Samford Parents Facebook page and Samford Parents Instagram account. You can also follow the Samford University Facebook and Samford U Instagram accounts.
Please remember: If you have questions about the university, policies and procedures, or an upcoming date or deadline, your best source for official information can be found on the Samford University website or by contacting Julie Boyd or Tanya Hindman. The university does not recommend relying on group texts, unofficial Facebook groups, or information passed from a student or friend. Processes and policies change from year to year, the university encourages parents to refer to the official Samford University website or social media accounts whenever possible.
Stay up to date on the latest Parents news and Samford news.
Samford One Stop
An Important Message from Samford One Stop
Hello new Bulldogs and Bulldog families. Welcome to the Samford family! We understand this is an exciting but also overwhelming time in the life of your student and family. You will be overloaded with information in the coming days and months. As a result, we want to give you a head start by providing you with some important financial information regarding your student’s account and aid. It’s a good idea to save this document for future reference. While some pieces of information may change from year to year, most will remain the same.
The following information will help you navigate the sometimes-complicated aspects of student accounts, financial aid, and all other matters related to the business of being a Samford student.
The Samford One Stop prepares the hearts and minds of Samford students to be fiscally responsible global citizens and is here to help you navigate all the related financial applications, options, systems, processes, etc. Our advisors will assist you with issues related to the distribution of your parking permit and Samford ID, student account, payments, including 529 payments, and payment plans, financial aid, Veteran’s benefits, other aid resources, refunds, tuition insurance, and more. We are located on the ground floor in Ingalls Hall, just below the Office of Admission.
Location: Ingalls Hall – Ground Floor
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 205-726-2905
Email: onestop@samford.edu
Samford Portal: connect.samford.edu
Web: samford.edu/go/onestop
Social Media: @SamfordOneStop
Interest-free Payment Plans
As an alternative to borrowing, Samford provides interest-free payment plan options for all eligible students enrolled in fall, spring and summer terms. If you do not enroll in a payment plan during the enrollment period, your fall term balance will be due in full on September 3. Enrollment for Fall 2024 Payment Plans opens July 15. Learn more about payment plans, student accounts, financial aid, and all other matters related to the business of being a Samford student in the One Stop Resource Guide.
Parent and Family Engagement Annual Report FY24
Read the Parent and Family Engagement Report, celebrating highlights and initiatives from Fiscal Year 2024.
“How-To” Academic Success Resource for Students
An Important Message Regarding Academic Resources
The mission of the Academic Success Center is to facilitate students’ successful transition through Samford University by identifying and providing academic resources in a highly collaborative and student-centered manner.
The director works closely with faculty, the admissions office, Career Development, and the counseling offices to provide academic assistance as needed. First-year and transfer students are particularly encouraged to take advantage of the center’s services to facilitate their transition to Samford University.
The Academic Success Center and Office of Accessibility and Accommodations provides the helpful guide below for your student as they manage registration, class schedules, FERPA, and accommodations.
Samford Student Employment
An Important Message Regarding Samford Student Employment
Samford University provides work opportunities for students through the two following programs: Federal Work Study (FWS) jobs are need-based, as determined by the FAFSA, and Institutional Student Employment Program (ISEP) jobs are not need-based. Students are federally required to provide documents in order to complete the employment process.
For most students the required I9 documents are:
- an unexpired US Passport, OR
- an unexpired state driver’s license and a Birth Certificate, OR
- an unexpired driver’s license and a social security card.
Students can find job postings here.
For questions, please contact studentjobs@samford.edu.
Samford Parents Journey to Greece
We are excited to invite you to the Samford Parents Journey to Greece 2026. The dates for our trip are May 23-June 2. Below is a link to information about trip cost, insurance, and other important details. This document will be updated regularly.
Samford Parents: What You Need to Know
The following detailed information will equip parents and students as you prepare for the 2025-26 school year. Refer to the Table of Contents on Page 2 of this PDF to skip to your most immediate need.
A Message from Technology Services
Samford University’s Technology Services Department is committed to helping protect your student's personal information, privacy, devices and data. Read answers to some frequently asked questions.
