Business Office

“If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the higher return." — Ben Franklin

The Business Office is located at the west end of Forman Hall. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Business Office processes tuition billing, payments and student refunds. Charges and credits of tuition room, board, fees and financial aid may originate from other departments; however, the business office will manage all charges for tuition, room, board, fees and other related charges on a student's account.

Tuition, room and board (if applicable), fees and financial aid will appear on a students's bill each semester. For main campus students,t he University charges a specific full time tuition price that is based on 12-18 credit hours. (fall and spring) Part time and overload tuition rates are a per credit hour charge.

Online Student information site
Use the myPORTAL site to access information regarding student account information (account balances, account histories, etc.) and other useful data. This information is available 24/7.

Billing Rights and Responsibilities
The Business Office requires all students to follow certain guidelines and policies. These are printed in the university catalog, student handbook and are listed on the Student Account Agreement Authorization Form. Please click here to print the form.

Dropping or adding courses may result in a change in the total amount due for the semester. Once a student has enrolled in classes, the University assumes that he/she is attending. The student is responsible for completing the drop/add form or withdrawal form that is available in the registrar's office. Refunds of tuition, fees, room and board for main campus students follow the schedule below. The international fee is non refundable.

REFUND SCHEDULE:

Tuition:

Week 1: 100%

Weeks 2 and 3: 50%

Week 4 and beyond: 0%

Room and Board:

Week 1: Prorated at $50/day

Week 2 and 3: 50%

Week 4 and beyond: 0%

Please Note: If a student receiving federal financial aid withdraws during the semester, that aid is subject to the federal refund calculation. Funds may have to be returned. The student accepts financial responsibility for all charges incurred on his/her account.

 

For information, please contact :

Lorrie Simmons
Senior student accounts administrator
260.665.4108
800.347.4878 option 3
260.665.4500 fax

Katyann Douglass
Student accounts administrator
260.665.4112
260.665.4500 fax