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30 30  All students who are actively taking a MEEN course are given an allowance of 15 credits for personal use during that semester. This can be used on any of the machines in the shop, and can also be used for academic or research work if the student wishes.
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32 32  * If a personal reservation exceeds your credit balance, you have a few options:
33 -** You can purchase additional credits from our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]**.** **Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation. Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request.
34 -** On equipment where the reservation includes material charges, you can get a credit discount by bringing in your own material, provided it meets our quality standards for use in our machines. Please note: If you are bringing in your own material, you will need to have RPS Staff manually return the credits to your account balance, and possibly create the reservation for you.
33 +** You can purchase additional credits from our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]**.** **Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation. Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request. [[**Click here for information on RPS credits and pricing.**>>doc:Main.Credits and Pricing.WebHome]]
34 +** On equipment where the reservation includes material charges, you can get a discount by bringing in your own material, provided it meets our quality standards for use in our machines. Please note: If you are bringing in your own material, you will need to have RPS Staff manually return the credits to your account balance, and possibly create the reservation for you.
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36 36  //PLEASE NOTE//: Personal reservations may only use a maximum of **2 printers**. If more are needed or a bulk batch is requested, you must come in to the RPS to discuss your project.
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51 51  === Research Self-Use (MEEN Researchers only) ===
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53 -* To get trained, log in with your NetID and make an appointment using the training slot on our [[reservation system>>url:https://reservations.rapidprototypingstudio.com/schedule.php?]].
54 -* Research users will need to have sufficient credits in their account balance to make reservations on equipment. We encourage research labs to purchase larger numbers of credits in advance of expected high usage times or semesters to streamline the process, as credits must be manually added to user accounts after purchase, which can lead to delays in the ability to make reservations. **Research faculty are responsible for ensuring that their students have enough credits to reserve equipment at the RPS.**
53 +* First, complete training on the equipment you would like to use. **[[Click here for instructions on how to sign up for training.>>doc:Main.How to Book Training Sessions.WebHome]]**
54 +* Research users must have sufficient credits in their account balance to make reservations on equipment. We encourage research labs to purchase larger numbers of credits in advance of expected high usage times or semesters to streamline the process, as credits must be manually added to user accounts after purchase, which can lead to delays in the ability to make reservations. **Research faculty are responsible for ensuring that their students have enough credits to reserve equipment at the RPS.**
55 55  * Most research labs need to assign all purchases, including RPS credits to a specific university account. This can be done through the department's Purchasing Office in the same way as all other research purchases are made.
56 56  * Credits can be purchased from our [[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]. Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation. Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request.
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