CASHIERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are my payment options?
Many payment options are available including cash, check and some credit cards
What is a Federal Perkins Loan?
The Federal Perkins Loan is a federal loan administered by the Financial Aid Office and maintained by the Cashiers Office
Who are Sponsored Students?
Sponsored students are students who receive tuition assistance from an outside source that needs to be invoiced (i.e. employer, military, state agency, etc). Sponsor payments are referred to as third party scholarships and they are subject to the same federal reporting requirements as other financial aid
What is the credit card policy at USU?
Effective April 12, 2004, the University implemented a policy regarding the acceptance of credit or debit card payment for tuition and fees. These are the primary changes that resulted from the new policy:
- Visa-branded debit, credit and check cards are no longer accepted for payments made for tuition and fees
- Students and parents may make payments directly from a personal checking account by paying online with an electronic webcheck
- The Registrar’s Office cannot process credit or debit card payments. Students may pay online via ACCESS web site
Am I obligated to pay for classes I register for?
When registering for a course you are reserving a seat in the class. It is your obligation to drop the course if you decide not to take it. Dropping allows other students access to the class. The Tuition and Fee Statement is a reminder that once you register for courses, you are obligated to pay for them unless you drop them or withdraw from school during the 100% refund period. If you drop or withdraw after the 100% refund period, you are obligated to pay tuition and fees according to the Refund Schedule. Also, you must pay for or drop courses by the payment deadline to avoid late fees and interest. DO NOT rely on the purge to drop classes for you
How can we establish a change fund for our department?
To establish a permanent fund, a request with complete justification should be sent by the Department Head or Business Manager to Randy Coleman, Director of Treasury Services, in the Controllers Office
How do we reimburse our change funds?
When the fund becomes depleted, the custodian should perform a reconciliation and submit a request to replenish the fund to the Controllers Office. Before being submitted, the reimbursement request must be approved by the immediate supervisor of the fund custodian
How often do I need to take money that we have received to be deposited?
In accordance with Utah Code Title 51, Chapter 4, money should be deposited daily, if practicable, but no later than once every three banking days