Administration

Student Accounts

All charges for tuition, fees, room, and board are due and payable by August 15th for fall semester and January 2nd for spring semester. Accounts not paid in full upon due date will be assessed a $100 late fee. Accounts 60 days or more past due will be assessed finance charges at 1.5% per month.

Academic expenses may be paid with cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and/or Tuition Management Systems (TMS). TMS is an interest free monthly payment plan available for an annual enrollment fee. Additional information may be obtained by calling TMS at 800-722-4867 or see information below.

All current financial obligations to the College must be paid in full or satisfactory payment arrangements made with Student Financial Services before a student may register for a new term. The College may not issue transcripts or diplomas until all financial obligations are met.

All previous balances must be paid in full for any student seeking readmission into the College.

A student may be suspended for nonpayment of indebtedness to the College any time after mid-point of each term.

Students should be prepared to pay for their textbooks and supplies at the time of purchase. The College Bookstore accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Student Financial Services will authorize book vouchers after August 15th for fall term and January 2nd for spring term to those who have adequate aid to cover these expenses.

Tuition Management Services (TMS)
If you would like to pay your education expenses monthly, use the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option offered by our partner, Tuition Management Systems. The payment option is available for a small enrollment fee and includes personal account service, automated account information 24 hours a day, access to your account through their web site, www.afford.com and even gives you a chance to win Tuition Management Systems Scholarships. Visit the Tuition Management Systems web site for more information on payment options, education loans, free education payment counseling and the many ways they can help you afford education.

If you are participating in the monthly payment plan through TMS, one-half of the contracted amount is shown on your billing statement. To apply for TMS, please call 1-800-722-4867 or visit www.afford.com. If there is a credit on your account and you participate in TMS, your refund will not be processed until after your last TMS payment is made.

Credits from C-SC and Federal funds will be refunded AFTER the aid has been disbursed (usually between 2 to 6 weeks after classes have begun) and after it has been applied to all existing institutional charges that may appear on student accounts. PLUS Loan funds will be refunded directly to the parent. All other refunds will be available for the student to pick-up in the Business Office. The student will be notified through campus mail when a check is available for pick-up.

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