unlocking the tuition bill mystery
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UNLOCKING THE TUITION BILL MYSTERY. Fall 2009. Why a College Education?. Earning Potential: - 73% more than High School only - 2.7% unemployment vs. 8.5% Quality of Life: - better benefits (health care, vacation, etc) - improved working conditions - longer life expectancy - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UNLOCKING THE TUITION BILL
MYSTERY
Fall 2009
Why a College Education? Earning Potential:
- 73% more than High School only - 2.7% unemployment vs. 8.5%
Quality of Life:- better benefits (health care, vacation, etc)- improved working conditions- longer life expectancy
Public Benefit:- 80% vote vs. 50% High School only- 2 times as likely to perform volunteer work
Source: Institute of Higher Education Policy
Bursars Office Personnel Doreen Flasher: Customer Service Representative
• (814) 641-3302 Peggy Lockhoff: Cashier
• (814) 641-3188 Susan Shontz: Bursar
(814) 641-3304
COMMUNICATION
IMPORTANT DATES
2009 FALL:
7/10/09 FALL BILL MAILED
8/14/09 FALL BILL DUE
2010 SPRING:
12/04/09 SPRING E-Bill available
(no paper statement)
1/08/10 SPRING BILL DUE
(bills are mailed in students name)
Online Statements- Real-time account info- Past history
Current account detail is available online at any point in time. To view your bill, simply have your student authorize you through CashNet.
Additional resources for understanding your semester bills can be found at http://www.juniata.edu/billing/
Mandatory Charges
TUITION (12 – 18 credits) $ 15,440 ROOM $ 2,275 PLAN 1 (MEALS) $ 2,050 TECHNOLOGY FEE $ 185 HEALTH CENTER FEE $ 85 ACTIVITY FEE $ 65 TOTAL $ 20,100
1st Semester Board Plans
PLAN 1 185 Meals + $250 DCB
$ 2,050 /SEMESTER
Freshman are eligible to choose from additional board plans after the first semester.
Miscellaneous Fees
SPECIAL COURSE FEES
LABS
FIELD TRIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY OR POTTERY PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS TRAFFIC FINES BUILDING DAMAGE ID OR KEY REPLACEMENTS ETC.
Bollinger Accident and Sickness Insurance
$183 PER YEAR
Charge for coverage will appear on your first statement for the academic year.
If you already have coverage and wish to waive the charge, please complete waiver
from the top of the detail page of the statement and return no later than 9/30/09.
No changes or refunds will be processed after this date.
Additional Credits Appearing on Statement
Active TMS payment plans Early payments received
Assistance with Billing Questions
Website information provided on front summary page of billing. Also provides direct links and contact info for other offices
Email [email protected] or call
1-877-JUNIATA if website information does not answer your questions
Payment Methods Cash, Check, Money Order payable to Juniata
College, please include student’s name and ID.No CashNet -Make payments online via ACH or credit card TMS
– Monthly Payments 30/60 day Short-term Loans for special
circumstances –set up through Accounting Services, ext 3302.
Avoid late fees: let us know if there is a reason why the bill has not been paid
COMMUNICATION is ESSENTIAL
A Proven Partnership: Juniata and Tuition Management Systems (TMS)
Contact TMS:Phone 800-356-8329Online:
www.afford.com or from: www.services.juniata.edu/finance
Set up Pay in full - Credit Card payment or ACH transactionSet up monthly payment plan with TMS – the year or the semester.Apply for loan fundingCost
– Credit Card 2-3.5% of transaction amount plus $3.00 convenience fee
– ACH $5.00 per transaction– Monthly Payment option $65 enrollment fee due with first
payment (includes life insurance at no extra cost)10 Month Plan begins July 15th All plans end with last payment due on April15th
CashNet
Online payments (Tuition or Flex Dollar’s) -credit card American Express, Discover, Master
Card and Diners Club (2.75% fee assessed) - E-check or ACH (no fee) Students can give parent access to view
online statements and make electronic payments
PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING TO
ACCOUNTING SERVICESIn Pre-addressed Envelope provided
Payment Remittance Section (from top half of
Summary page) Insurance Waiver-if applicable (from top
half of Detail page)
Reconciliation (refer to sample reconciliation )
Please note any differences between the amount due on the statement and actual amount paid on the back side of the remittance section.
Include copies of any documentation to verify adjustments made.
Can also be used to request College to retain credit balance for future charges.
Sample Statement(Page 1 –Summary)
Page 2 – Detailed w/waiver
Example of Remittance Form andInsurance Waiver
WELCOME TO JUNIATA!
Your sons and daughters are now on their way to a more productive,
lucrative and fulfilling future!
THANK YOU
If you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to contact any one of our Bursars Offices’
professionals.