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Student Business Services 601 University Dr. J.C. Kellam Building Room 188 512-245-2544 cashiers@txstate.edu

www.sbs.txstate.edu

• Tuition Rate Options
• Payment & Billing Information
• Due Dates for Summer 2019 & Fall 2019
• Accessing the Billing & Payment Site
• University Policies

OVERVIEW

• Tuition and Mandatory Fee Options
• Traditional tuition rates
• Guaranteed Price Plan (GPP)
• Optional (personal choice)
• 12 consecutive semesters
• Incoming degree seeking, undergraduate, Texas residents
• Student must take action to elect the GPP; otherwise Traditional tuition rates will be

assessed

• It is preferred to elect GPP during the registration time period prior to billing/payment
• Deadline for enrollment: 12th class day of the fall/spring term and 4th class day of a

regular summer term

http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/billing/guaranteed-price-plan.html

Tuition Rate Options

Three payment options are available each term:

Option 1 – Payment for tuition, fees, room, and board in full Option 2 – Enrollment in a payment plan

• Must enroll every semester
• $30 non-refundable enrollment fee (rolled into the plan)
• Payment can be made on-line, in person, or by mail
• Installment payments must be received by the due date or a $25 delinquent fee will be

assessed

Option 3 – Apply for the Emergency Loan Program

Payment Options

The following payment methods are accepted:

• Cash
• Check
• On-line (no additional cost)
• In person
• By mail
• 529 and trust holders need to verify with

the account administrator for payment requirements

• Debit/Credit Card
• On-Line ONLY
• Non-refundable 2.85% convenience fee based on the amount charged
• $3.00 minimum fee per transaction

***PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE***

Payment Methods

• Loans down payment for payment plan
• will be automatically enrolled into the payment plan
• $30.00 non-refundable enrollment fee (rolled into the plan)
• 1.25% origination fee
• Payment due on last installment of the term
• (Summer July 24th) (Fall November 1st)

Apply on-line at: http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/students/ETL-STL.html

Emergency Loan Program

• Borrow up to $550.00 for school supplies
• $5.00 Origination Fee
• Payment due on last installment of the term
• (Summer July 24th) (Fall November 1st)

Apply on-line at: http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/students/ETL-STL.html

Short Term Loan

Electronic Billing

• All bills will be sent electronically
• For fall 2019 bills will be available the first week of August
• Communications sent via your Bobcatmail
• Students can set up alternate email addresses and sign up for text message notifications
• Students can designate Authorized User access for statement notifications, account balance and

payment options

Tuition Statement

• Students who have sufficient credits to cover 100% tuition, fees, room and board will be automatically confirmed
• Authorized aid will appear on billing statement as “anticipated credit(s)” (fall and spring semesters)
• Financial aid will begin to disburse 10 days prior to the 1st class day of the semester (August 16th fall)
• Financial aid (once disbursed) or other credits received may be used as the down payment
• Other credits that may appear on billing statement
• $300.00 Housing Prepayment
• Third Party Contracts (i.e. Texas Tomorrow, Texas Promise)
• Waivers and Exemptions (i.e. Foster Care, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Blind)
• VA Benefits (i.e. Chapter 33 GI Bill, Hazlewood, Hazlewood Legacy)

Note: Students who no longer plan to attend the semester MUST complete an official withdrawal request with the Office of the University Registrar.

Financial Aid and Other Credits

Tuition Statement with Anticipated Credits

Credit balance indicates potential refund.

*refunds begin processing August 19, 2019 for fall 2019

Estimated financial aid and tuition adjustments

*will not display on summer statements

Summer 2019 Payment Deadline

• All payments are due by:

May 30th @ 5:00 p.m.

• Active registration system-electronic

statements will not be sent

*** Action must be taken or classes will be canceled.***

Summer Payment Plan

• A down payment of 50% is due at the time of enrollment
• Must enroll by May 30th
• One additional installment of the remaining balance will be due on

the designated due date

• Due by July 24th

Fall 2019 Payment Deadline

• All payments are due by:

August 22nd

• Electronic bills will be sent the first week of

August

*** Action must be taken or classes will be canceled.***

• A down payment of 30% is due at the time of enrollment
• Must enroll by August 22nd
• Financial aid (once disbursed) or other credits received may be used as the

down payment

• Disbursement begins August 16th
• Two additional installments of the remaining balance will be due on the designated

due dates

• October 4th
• November 1st

Fall Payment Plan

Accessing the Billing and Payment Site

Accessible from the Texas State homepage txstate.edu

Student Login

Utilize NetID and Password to login

Student Login

Billing and Payment Site Homepage

• Add Alternate e-mail address
• Add New or Edit/Delete Payment Profile(s)
• Sign up for Text Message Reminders

My Profile Setup—Notification

My Profile Setup—Electronic Refunds

My Profile Setup—Add Authorized Users

Authorized Users Login

Accessible from the Texas State homepage txstate.edu

• Excess Hours Rule
• 30 hours attempted in excess of minimum requirement for degree program

enrolled

• Tuition charged equivalent to Non-Resident tuition ($422 per hr.)
• Course Repeat Fee
• $422 per semester credit hour for 3rd attempt of course enrolled
• Tuition Rebate
• Eligible for $1,000 rebate if student has completed degree program within

four calendar years from the first semester enrolled & has attempted no more than 3hrs in excess of the minimum requirement for degree program enrolled.

**Be sure to discuss these policies with your academic advisor**

University Policies

• Release of Student Information Family Educational Rights

and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Student ID required for all transactions and/or inquiries on

student accounts

• Tax information updated by January 31st of each year
• Notification will be sent electronically when available

University Policies (cont.)

Helpful Phone Numbers

Student Business Services (cashiers@txstate.edu) 512.245.2544 Financial Aid and Scholarships (FinancialAid@txstate.edu) 512.245.2315 ID Services (Meal Plans) 512.245.2297 ITAC (Reset PIN Numbers/Problems with Login) 512.245(ITAC) 4822 Department of Housing and Residential Life 512.245-2382 Office of the University Registrar (Registrar@txstate.edu) 512.245.2367

• Payments MUST be completed by:

May 30, 2019 (Summer) August 22, 2019 (Fall)

Thank you