Apr 24, 2024  
2014-2015 Southeastern University Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Southeastern University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Financial Information


In compliance with Nevada State Legislation (NRS 394.449), any refunds for students at the Las Vegas, Nevada Extension Site will be paid to the to the person or entity who paid the tuition ore fees within 15 calendar days after the (a) date of cancellation by a student of his or her enrollment; (b) date of termination by the institution of the enrollment of a student; (c) last day of an authorized leave of absence if a student fails to return after the period of authorized absence; (d) last day of attendance of a student; or (e) whichever is applicable.

Please refer to the section on Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid for more information, or address specific questions to Student Financial Services.

 

Financial Information

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Registration and Payment Options ^ TOP

Fall Semester:

Payment in full is due by August 17. If using the payment plan option, the first payment and payment plan enrollment fee are due by July 1.

Spring Semester:

Payment in full is due by December 15. If using the payment plan option, the first payment and payment plan enrollment fees are due by December 1.

Summer Semester:

Summer classes must be paid in full at the time of registration. If using the payment plan option, the first payment and payment plan enrollment fee are due by April 15 or May 15.

Payment may be made in cash, by check, credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover), approved financial aid, approved scholarships, or a combination of these. If payment cannot be made in full, the Southeastern University payment plan (Tuition Management Systems) must be used to assist students in completing the financial registration process. Students will not be allowed to register for the current semester if any unpaid balance remains from a prior semester.

 

Payment Plan ^ TOP

In a continuing effort to assist the families of our students, Southeastern University offers the Southeastern University payment plan as an alternative to standard payment arrangements. The university has partnered with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) to administer the payment plan. Families are able to pay university-billed expenses in regular monthly payments. Parents determine how much of the expenses they wish to pay in equal monthly payments. Tuition Management Systems can also aid in budget planning.

No Finance Charges

The Southeastern University payment plan provides the benefits of a monthly payment plan without finance charges. The only cost is the enrollment fee to cover administrative expenses.

 

Several Payment Plans for Your Convenience

Twelve-Month Annual Plan

This plan is budgeted in seven (7) equal payments for the fall semester and five (5) equal payments for the spring semester for the student who is attending the fall and spring semesters. The first monthly payment, plus the enrollment fee, is due by May 1. Payments are due on the first day of each month thereafter.

Ten-Month Annual Plan

This plan is budgeted in ten (10) equal monthly payments for the student who is attending the fall and spring semesters. The first monthly payment, plus the enrollment fee, is due by July 1. Payments are due on the first day of each month thereafter.

Five-Month Plan—Fall Term

This plan is budgeted in five (5) equal monthly payments for the student who is attending the fall semester only. The first monthly payment, plus the enrollment fee, is due by July 1. Payments are due on the first day of each month thereafter.

Five-Month Plan—Spring Term

This plan is budgeted in five (5) equal monthly payments for the student who is attending the spring semester only. The first monthly payment, plus the enrollment fee, is due by December 1. Payments are due on the first day of each month thereafter.

Two- or Three-Month Plan—Summer Term

This plan is budgeted in three (3) equal payments beginning April 15 or two (2) equal monthly payments beginning May 15th for the student who is attending the summer semester. The first monthly payment, plus the enrollment fee, is due at the time of enrollment. Payments are due on the fifteenth day of each month thereafter.

 

What to Send

Enrollment forms and worksheets can be obtained from Tuition Management Systems. Send the completed worksheet used to calculate the monthly payments, the completed enrollment form, the first monthly payment, and the enrollment fee directly to TMS. Counselors in Student Financial Services can assist you with a cost estimate each semester. Make checks payable to Tuition Management Systems. Payments must be made in U.S. dollars.

Please send all correspondence to:

Tuition Management Systems

P O Box 842722

Boston, MA 02284-2722

Upon receipt of your application and initial payment, Tuition Management Systems will establish your account and furnish you with monthly payment coupons for the remaining payments.

Questions

Questions concerning the Southeastern University Payment Plan should be directed to Tuition Management Systems at 1.800.722.4867 or online at www.afford.com. TMS will be happy to assist you.

 

Billing ^ TOP

Students may access their account information online. Parents may access the student’s account information online with permission from the student. Students are responsible for reviewing the account online on a regular basis.

1. Go to Southeastern website: www.seu.edu

2. At the top of the homepage, choose Current Students

3. You will be prompted to log in. Enter your username and password to log in.

4. Choose the JICS - Student Info Portal

5. A new tab will open. Click on the Student Finances tab.

6. Click on My Account Balances.

7. To review account detail, click on Accounts Receivable. The most recent transactions are at the top. A Beginning Balance of $0.00 will remain at the top of the page. Your current account balance is immediately followign the beginning balance.  

8. To create a statement, use View My Course and Fee Statement.

Online Payment

1. Go to Southeastern website: www.seu.edu

2. Choose the Make a Payment link at the bottom of the homepage.

3. A new tab will open.

4. Enter student ID number and the student’s Last Name in the User Name field. Click Login.

5. Click on Account Payment.

6. Enter the amount and follow the steps to complete your payment.

 

Finance Charge ^ TOP

A 1.25% finance charge is added monthly (15% annually) to any unpaid balance more than 30 days old unless the student is enrolled in the Tuition Management Systems payment plan.

 

Late Payment and Termination ^ TOP

A student may not complete the registration process for a new semester or receive a transcript until the student account has been satisfactorily settled. If a student account is delinquent and it becomes necessary to submit the account to a collection agency, all charges and fees incurred for the collection process will be added to the outstanding balance and will adversely affect the student’s credit report.

 

Payment Requirements for Graduation ^ TOP

A student will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies unless the student account balance is paid in full, including any charges for after-graduation course work.

 

Payment Requirements for Special Programs ^ TOP

Students enrolled in Directed Study courses or special study programs, not a part of the regular semester, are required to make payment in full by the first day of classes. Internships are charged an internship fee and hourly tuition.

 

Summer School ^ TOP

Summer school students are required to pay for summer school charges by the first day of classes.

 

Food Services ^ TOP

Students living on campus are required to choose a meal plan. If no choice is made, the 10-meal plan will be selected for you. Meal plans are not transferable, usable beyond limits indicated, or refundable for meals not used.

 

Withdrawals ^ TOP

When a student submits written notice of cancellation to the Admission Office or the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of classes, a full refund (100%) of institutional charges is made. If a student withdraws from the university on or before the add/drop deadline after classes have begun, a full refund

(100%) of tuition and room are made. Pro rata refunds on meal plans are calculated as follows: cost per week times the number of full weeks remaining equals refund.

When official withdrawal forms are filed in the Retention Office after classes have begun, refunds of tuition and room and board are made during the first nine weeks. Expenses and financial aid will be prorated based on Federal Title IV Funds Guidelines. The amount of federal financial assistance that a withdrawing student earns is calculated on a pro-rata basis. Once the student has completed more than 60% of the payment period, all federal financial assistance is considered to be earned and the student will be responsible for 100% of charges.

Fees are nonrefundable after the first week of classes. In some cases, state refund requirements may supersede institutional policy.

 

Return of Title IV Funds ^ TOP

The law (34 CFR 668.22) specifies how Southeastern must determine the amount of Federal Student Aid (FSA) that a student has earned when withdrawing from school. The FSA programs covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loans and in some cases, certain state grant aid. The amount of financial assistance that a withdrawing student earns is calculated on a pro-rata basis. Once the student has completed more than 60% of the payment period, all federal financial assistance is considered to be earned.

A student’s withdrawal date is:

  •  The date the student officially notifies the Registrar of his/her intent to withdraw; or
  •  The midpoint of the period for a student who leaves without notifying the institution; or
  •  The student’s last date of attendance at a documented academically-related activity.

The percentage of Title IV aid earned shall be calculated as follows:

  •  Number of calendar days completed up to and including the withdrawal date divided by total calendar days in the payment period with an allowance for any scheduled breaks that are at least five (5) days long.
  •  The percentage of semester completed shall be the percentage of Title IV aid earned by the student.
  •  The percentage of Title IV aid unearned shall be 100% minus the percent earned.

The student returns any remaining unearned aid not covered by school charges. Loan funds are repaid in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. Any grant amount the student has to return is a grant overpayment, and arrangements must be made with the Southeastern University Student Financial Services Office to return the funds. The school must return the unearned aid for which the school is responsible by repaying funds to the following sources, in order, up to the total net amount disbursed from each source.

  1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
  2. Subsidized Stafford Loan
  3. Perkins Loan
  4. PLUS Loan
  5. Pell Grant
  6. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
  7. Other Title IV programs

The student (or parent for PLUS) must return unearned aid for which the student is responsible by repaying funds to the following sources, in order, up to the total net amount disbursed from each source, after subtracting the amount the school will return. Amounts to be returned to grants are reduced by 50%.

  1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
  2. Subsidized Stafford Loan
  3. Perkins Loan
  4. PLUS Loan
  5. Pell Grant
  6. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
  7. Other Title IV programs

For more information, please call Student Financial Services at 863-667-5018 or email: sfs@seu.edu.