General Information
Payment Terms
Payment for fall semester tuition, room and board less processed financial aid is due by August 18, 2008. Payment for spring semester tuition, room and board less processed financial aid is due by January 2, 2009.
Payment Policy
Tuition, room and board charges less processed financial aid are due one week before classes begin for each semester. Unpaid accounts may be subject to the following:
- EMU network access for student-owned computers will be denied
- Charging to the miscellaneous account will be denied
- Grades, transcripts, enrollment, class attendance and diploma will be denied
- Monthly finance charge of 1.5% (18% annually)
- Credit bureau reporting
- Collection and/or attorney fees necessary for collection of unpaid debts
Payment Options
- EMU accepts personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders for tuition accounts. For miscellaneous and rent accounts, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are also accepted.
- A monthly payment plan with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) is available. Brochures can be obtained from the Student Accounts Office. To make a payment on your existing TMS contract, log in at www.afford.com. To set up a monthly payment plan or make a one-time payment go to www.afford.com/emu.
- Major credit cards (except Visa) are accepted. There is a convenience fee for this service. You may also make direct payments from your checking account for a $5 fee.
Miscellaneous Account
This is an account separate from the Tuition Account, to which non-tuition expenses may be charged.
The University Bookstore, Common Grounds coffeehouse, and Health Center (HC) are a few examples of places where students can charge items or services. Purchases may be paid directly to these servicecs, or can be charged by using an EMU student ID card. Charges made with an EMU ID card will be added to the student's Miscellaneous Account and must be paid upon receipt of a statement from the Student Accounts Office.
Cashier Services
A cashier is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to receive payments on account, to cash personal checks up to $75, and to give updated balances on account. Payments (by check) may also be sent through campus mail. To contact the cashier call (540) 432-4575.
Health Insurance
All students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance. Health insurance is required for international students and for students who participate in intercollegiate athletics or in a cross-cultural seminar. We offer health insurance through Bollinger Insurance Company (800) 296-1301.
Personal Funds
The Park View Federal Credit Union located at Harmony Square Shopping Center is within walking distance from campus, and invites students to open a checking account or an interest-bearing savings account. Please phone (540) 434-6444 or toll free at (888) 900-6444; or stop by the credit union for more information.
Questions?
- Student Accounts Office: (888) 432-4112 or (540) 432-4114
- Financial Assistance, (800) 330-9683
- Dining Services
- on off-campus housing, contact (540) 432-4135 or check the e-classifieds.
- See also the Undergraduate, Graduate, Seminary or Residence Halls charge sheets.
