Get Purchasing Card (shared Use) Application - Ferris State University

Filling out the Purchasing Card (Shared Use) Application at Ferris State University is an essential step for individuals or departments seeking to manage purchasing effectively. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the application process smoothly and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your application correctly.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by accurately filling out Section A, providing departmental information. Ensure you include the first name, program or department name, and the name of the department or organization as you wish it to appear on the card, adhering to the 19-character limit. Additionally, complete the campus address fields.
3. In Section B, provide your cardholder information, selecting whether you are faculty/staff or another designation. Fill in your name, email address, title or position, mother’s maiden name, Banner ID, and campus phone, along with any alternate phone numbers.
4. Complete Section C with card settings. Specify the sponsor department, default FOAP, campus address, approver/authorizer information, and account manager along with their details. Indicate transaction and monthly limits as needed by selecting either the default limits or specifying different amounts.
5. Upon finishing the sections, ensure to sign and date the application in the approval/authorization section. Obtain the necessary signatures from your approver.
6. After completing the form, print and sign both the Cardholder Agreement Form and the Sponsor/Authorizer Agreement Form as required.
7. Submit the original completed application along with the signed agreements to Financial Services either in person or via inter-campus mail to PRK 252. If you need the card immediately, be prepared to pay a $25 rush fee.
8. If training is required, watch for a confirmation email with information from Financial Services. Complete the training and notify them once done.
9. Finally, once the card arrives, you will be notified by Financial Services about its availability for pick-up.

Take the next step in managing your purchases by completing the Purchasing Card application online today.