<p>I was awarded a scholarship. Recently, we had a scholarship banquet and I was given a $1000 check, payable to [my name] - Michigan State. It was written exactly like that on the check. Am I supposed to cash it myself or will the school handle it?</p>
<p>It sounds like the check is payable jointly but you can take it to your bank to verify that. If so, you would endorse it and mail it to them (enclose a letter or scholarship reporting form with it) so they can credit your account…I would send it registered mail and make sure your student ID number is on the check. If your bank will accept it, you only have to report it to MSU.</p>
<p>you may also want to contact the bursars office at MSU. They will tell you what to do</p>