A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

Dishonored Checks
For each check returned unpaid by the payer’s bank (whether
because of insufficient funds, stopped payment, postdating, or
drawing against uncollected items), UMUC assesses a service
charge of $25 (over and above any service charges levied by the
financial institution).
A student who stops payment on a check for tuition is thereby
neither disenrolled nor relieved of responsibility for paying
tuition and fees. Anyone whose checks for tuition or fees remain
dishonored may be barred from classes.
Indebtedness to the University
Students who incur debts to UMUC must clear them to be permitted
to register. Requests for transcripts and diplomas are
denied until all debts have been paid. Outstanding debts are collected
against refunds due the student. After a reasonable period
of time, uncollected debts are forwarded to the Central
Collection Unit of the State Attorney General’s Office.
The Board of Regents has authorized UMUC to charge students’
delinquent accounts for all collection costs incurred by
UMUC. The normal collection fee is 17 percent plus attorney
and/or court costs. Delinquent students are reported to a credit
bureau.
No credit is granted for any fees unless specified. If specified in
the authorizing document, the student may charge books and
supplies for 15 days after the end of each registration period.
After that time, the student must pay for the books. The student
must submit a separate copy of the authorizing document to the
University Book Center when charging books.
Documents that restrict payment or are in any way conditional
will not be accepted. If the employer does not pay UMUC within
75 days of the date on the bill, the student is responsible for
payment.
Monthly Tuition Payment Plan
UMUC offers a cost-effective alternative for students who are
budgeting for college tuition: an interest-free, monthly tuitionpayment
plan. This plan allows students to spread all or part of
their tuition bills into monthly installments on a semester basis.
All UMUC students are eligible to participate in the payment
plan, regardless of financial need. More complete information
is available online at www.amsweb.com or from Academic
Management Services (AMS) at 800-635-0120.
Employer-Provided Tuition Assistance
If an employer is going to pay for part or all of a student’s tuition,
at the time of registration the student must submit two copies of
a document (purchase order, tuition assistance form, or contract
on company letterhead) containing the following information:
■ A specific description of types of fees and charges (such
as tuition, application fee, late-registration fee, change-ofregistration
fee, or books) and the amount to be assumed
by the employer.
■ The student’s name and student identification number.
■ The semester or term covered by the document.
■ The billing address.
■ The signature and telephone number of the authorizing
official.
A student who does not have an authorizing document at the
time of registration must pay the bill in full and arrange for
direct reimbursement from the employer. UMUC cannot issue
refunds for authorizing documents submitted after registration.
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