fedex

[Skipper]

ok so when i get my fin aid check i would need to fedex it home....where would i go?.....i know note services recieves fed ex delivers....can we have things fedex out from note services


skipper

[wifeofDr2b]

We always go to The Mailbox and Fed Ex from there...I believe it is a little cheaper w/ them (b/c of being a student) than from the actual Fed Ex office. It has been covered on here before on why students prefer one over the other. As far as I know, note services does not send any mail out. I will say that when you are at The Mailbox, bring your passport and let them know you are sending your check and if it is over $10,000 you will want to fill out a US Custom's form claiming this (which is why you need your passport, for your passport number). This should prevent there being any delays or holds from Customs since you are claiming the check.

Editied to add that with the small discount for being a student, Fed Exing your check (or any document-sized item) from The Mailbox used to be right around $32, not sure if they raised the prices.

[Skipper]

We always go to The Mailbox and Fed Ex from there...I believe it is a little cheaper w/ them (b/c of being a student) than from the actual Fed Ex office. It has been covered on here before on why students prefer one over the other. As far as I know, note services does not send any mail out. I will say that when you are at The Mailbox, bring your passport and let them know you are sending your check and if it is over $10,000 you will want to fill out a US Custom's form claiming this (which is why you need your passport, for your passport number). This should prevent there being any delays or holds from Customs since you are claiming the check.

where is mailbox office located......is it near the school? is the fedex office near the school?

skipper

[wifeofDr2b]

The Mailbox and the Fed Ex office are both in Simpson Bay. The Mailbox is on the same side of the bridge as the school, across from Pizza Hut (really can't miss it) and the Fed Ex office is on the other side of the bridge, just down from the area where Simpson Bay Pharmacy/Scotia Bank is. It is between that area and the Domino's Pizza a little off the main road.

[Skipper]

hmm...great from the sound of it isnt walking distances.....oh well....thanks for the info though.....

skipper

[microphage]

hmm...great from the sound of it isnt walking distances.....oh well....thanks for the info though.....

skipper

The only things we spoiled people would consider walking distance would be:
The casino
BB's BBQ
The restaurants near the Casino( French food, Italian, and something else(can't remember)).
Citrus "Market"-salads, sandwiches, drinks, milk, coffee, magazines, but not much else
Szucheuan Chinese restaurant
Laundry
Levator's dorm.

[wifeofDr2b]

Don't forget Summer Set Car Rental...a bonus for those who will need to rent a car who live near the school b/c it is really close.

[Skipper]

Don't forget Summer Set Car Rental...a bonus for those who will need to rent a car who live near the school b/c it is really close.

how cheap is it to rent from them.....

skipper

[wifeofDr2b]

Since it is still "off season" and that you are a student, you should be able to get a car for $20-25/day from them. Usually there is a deposit of somesort and I know with them, the amount depends on how many days you rent from them...at least that is how it worked for us. Most other car rental places (this is coming from friends) have wanted $500 deposit regardless of the number of days.

[Skipper]

Since it is still "off season" and that you are a student, you should be able to get a car for $20-25/day from them. Usually there is a deposit of somesort and I know with them, the amount depends on how many days you rent from them...at least that is how it worked for us. Most other car rental places (this is coming from friends) have wanted $500 deposit regardless of the number of days.

ok i am assuming that in SXM car deposits are returned....well i real hope....have you heard if it has to be in cash or can we use a credit card for the deposit......

oh and is age an issue....cause i am only 22.....

skipper

[ckbuffalo]

Hi!
I know that if our checks are more than $10,000 we can have the school split them into 2 checks. Can I send the two checks together in one package by Fed Ex so the total would be more than $10K or do I have to send them separately?

Thanks

[Skipper]

separately......cause it is the total value i believe....

skipper

[anencephalic]

Yep. Separate is best. I beleive it may not even be legal to fedex more than $10,000. When you fedex your check back to the states, just mark on the airbill that it's less than 1 lb. and be sure you mark "document" on on the form...

Aloha,

[Skipper]

Hi!
I know that if our checks are more than $10,000 we can have the school split them into 2 checks. Can I send the two checks together in one package by Fed Ex so the total would be more than $10K or do I have to send them separately?

Thanks

do you know when we need to tell them to separate the checks. do we tell them now or is it fine to tell them at registration?

skipper

[ckbuffalo]

I have no clue.
But I figured that if they take out the tuition, fees, and dorm rent for the next 4 months then I will get less than $10K. So I'm not worried anymore.

Christina

[levator]

Hi!
I know that if our checks are more than $10,000 we can have the school split them into 2 checks. Can I send the two checks together in one package by Fed Ex so the total would be more than $10K or do I have to send them separately?

Thanks

do you know when we need to tell them to separate the checks. do we tell them now or is it fine to tell them at registration?

skipper

at registration, you can tell them to separate your refund checks and also tell them if you want local checks to deposit in a bank on st. maarten or foreign checks to mail back home.

later,