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Policies

Financial Responsibility

As part of the registration process, students complete an Annual Financial Agreement, which is required to register each term. As part of this process, students accept financial responsibility for costs associated with their enrollment, including any late fees. Tuition is due in full by the payment deadlines. Students are responsible for completing requirements for financial aid in advance of the tuition due date; this includes loan disbursements. Students are required to keep contact information current through their Banner Portal.

Billings & Payment Policy

You can pay your tuition in full each quarter or enroll in a payment plan. Student Financial Services as partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to offer flexible plan options.

Quarterly Payment Plan:

Eligible charges for the term will be split into three equal monthly installments and are due on the 10th of each month. Your monthly payments will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account, or charged to your credit card on the 10th of each month. 

Quarterly Plan Fee: $50 each term

Annual Payment Plan:

Eligible charges for the entire academic year will be split into nine equal monthly installments and are due on the 10th of each month. Your monthly payments will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account, or charged to your credit card on the 10th of each month. 

Payment plan deadlines and instructions to sign up for a payment plan can be found here.

In an effort to meet the variety of student funding options, Student Financial Services participates in third-party billing.

SFS will bill the third party directly after receiving the appropriate documents, such as a purchase order, authorization to bill, invoice request and voucher. All other fees and charges are due when billed.

Americorps

For Americorps funding, please visit and create a profile and voucher.

Boeing Tuition Voucher Program

If you participate in the Boeing Tuition Voucher program, your eligibility is subject to approval by The Boeing Company. Submit your Boeing voucher to SFS, and SFS will bill Boeing directly. You will be responsible to pay for charges not covered by the Boeing voucher.

Visit our Veterans page for information about veteran benefits.

Students and families can submit payments online, by mail or in person to Student Financial Services.

Online Payment

You or someone you authorize may use a credit card, debit card, or electronic check to pay on your SPU Student Banner Account through a linked service called QuikPAY. Expect to pay a 2.8% service fee for using a credit or debit card. However, e-checks do not incur a fee.

Payment by Mail

Make checks payable to "ɬÀï·¬" and send them to:

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Student Financial Services
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 114
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Avoid delays by including your student ID on the check's memo line.

Payment in Person/Drop box

You or your family may submit payments in person at Student Financial Services. Remember to note your student ID on the memo line of your check. We can only accept paper checks or cash in person.

If it's after hours, leave your payment in the locked drop box at the north entrance of the SFS offices in Demaray, facing Emerson Hall on W. Bertona Street.

In the event you do not follow through with the financial arrangements promised, you will be subject to the following penalties:

Impacts to Enrollment, Diplomas, and University Services

  • You may be dropped from courses and will be prevented from registering for new courses until your account is in good standing.
  • When an account is repeatedly delinquent, you may be required to pay or secure funding prior to registering.
  • The university will withhold your diploma until all charges on the account have been paid, regardless of the due date for those charges.
  • You will be unable to move into university housing.
  • If you were on a payment plan, your payment plan will be cancelled.

Late Fees and Collections

  • Late payment fees of 1.25% calculated on the past due balance will be assessed monthly. Delinquent accounts may be referred to a collection agency. If that is necessary, additional fees may be assessed in accordance with the payment agreement on file. Additionally, past due debts submitted to collections will be reported to one or more national credit bureaus.

Returned Payment Fee

  • A $25 fee is charged for all types of payments returned due to insufficient funds, closed accounts, etc. We reserve the right to restrict payment options for certain individuals.