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UNLOCKING THE TUITION BILL
MYSTERY
Fall 2010
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
2010 FALL:
7/07/10 FALL E-Bill available
8/13/10 FALL BILL DUE
2011 SPRING:
12/03/10 SPRING E-Bill available
1/07/11 SPRING BILL DUE
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/services/bursar/
Mandatory Charges
TUITION (12 – 18 credits) $ 16,060 ROOM $ 2,365 PLAN 1 (MEALS) $ 2,125 TECHNOLOGY FEE $ 195 HEALTH CENTER FEE $ 90 ACTIVITY FEE $ 75 TOTAL $ 20,910
1st Semester Board Plans
PLAN 1 19 meals per week
$ 2,125 /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
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 located in the spring e-Bill notification or
our website and return no later than 9/30/10.
No changes or refunds will be processed after this date.
Additional Credits Appearing on Statement
Active TMS payment plans Early payments received Estimated Financial Aid and Loans
– It will still be necessary to complete process to acquire Aid and Loans, this is only an estimation based on your latest award package.
Assistance with Billing Questions
Website information 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.
There is no fee for an ACH payment. There is a 2.75% fee for credit card payments
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. Late Fees accrue monthly at the rate of 1.5% of the unpaid balance after the due date.
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 2.99% of transaction amount – ACH No fee 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 Sign up for E-refund. No waiting for a check to
be issued. Automatic deposit into the bank account of your choice.
PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING TO
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Payment Insurance Waiver-if applicable Remittance Form with notes (located at
Bursars website: http://www.juniata.edu/services/bursar/
Reconciliation (refer to sample reconciliation )
Please note any differences between the amount due on the statement and actual amount paid on 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 – Statement Detail
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.