Authorized Users

An authorized user is someone a student has invited to Reed’s online student account center. This authorization gives Reed College the clearance to share the student's financial information with someone other than the student. If the student would like to authorize up to two people (in addition to the student) to receive their official Reed e-bill, they may do so in the student forms section in IRIS.

Authorize a User

Authorized User Account Features

Students can authorize others to assist with the management of their Reed student account. Once the verification process is completed, authorized user account features include

• real-time student account information, including payment and financial aid updates;
• custom account statements that can be generated by term or date range;
• student account integrated payment plan options;
• ability to set up multiple bank accounts for student account payments;
• integrated international payment option via Flywire.

How a Student Sets Up an Authorized User

1. Log in to the student account center and select "Manage Authorized Users" from the "Actions" drop down menu (top right).
2. Click "Actions" in the upper right corner and choose "Manage Authorized Users."
3. Click "Add Authorized User" to add a new user.
4. Fill in necessary information, including the basic contact information (first name, last name, and email address), and the relationship to the authorized user.
5. Click "Create.”
6. The authorized user will be sent an email with login instructions. They will need to verify their email address and then access will be granted.

How a Parent/Guardian Requests Authorized User Access

1. On the "Manage Student Account" login page, click "Create New Account."
2. Click "No" when asked if you are a current or former student.
3. Fill in the requested information (first name, last name, and email address) and click "Create."
4. An email is sent to the requestor to validate the email address provided and to activate the account.
5. Once logged in, the process is completed by entering the student's information (Reed ID, DOB, relationship to the student) and clicking on "Next."
6. The email with the authorized user's access request is sent to the student for approval. Please note, the student has the right to decline access.
7. Once the student grants access, the requestor receives notification that authorized user access has been established.

Managing Authorized Users

Remove Authorized User

Once one or more authorized users have been added to the student account, students can view the authorized user’s activity and/or delete authorized users by revoking access to the account via the "Manage Authorized Users" action.

To remove an authorized user, students can log in to the student account center, select “Manage Authorized Users” from the “Actions” drop-down menu (top right), click on “Edit” and then “Delete.”

Please note, this action will not remove any release/s the student may have on file with the business office. Please email business-office@reed.edu or call 503-777-7505 for more information.

Resetting a Password

Only the authorized user can reset their own password for the account. Neither the student nor the business office can perform this action. Simply navigate to the student account center and click "Forgot Password." If the authorized user is unable to reset their password, it may be necessary for the student to remove the current authorized user account and establish a new one.