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Obligation for Payment
Registration constitutes a financial contract between students and the university. Students' right to university services and benefits is contingent upon their making all payments as agreed upon. If students do not make payments of amounts owed to the university when they become due, the university has the right to cancel students' registration; to withhold their grades, transcripts, diplomas, scholastic certificates, and degrees; to refuse admittance to final exams; and to impound their final exams. Students who fail to maintain good financial standing with the university will be denied participation in any deferred payment plans and/or some forms of financial aid. Prior Balances
Prior to registering for a new term, students are required to pay any outstanding balances due from prior terms. Students who have not paid outstanding balances or made payment arrangements satisfactory to the university will not be allowed to register. If students are allowed to register, and it is later determined they have not met their payment obligations from a prior term, their registration for the current term may be canceled. Time of Payment
In order to complete registration, Law School students must either pay all tuition and fees in-full or enroll in a deferred payment plan within five (5) business days of the start of the term (or at the time of registration if registering after the start of the term). Failure to fulfill this payment obligation may result in registration cancellation. Form of Payment
The university accepts payment in cash, personal check, travelers cheques, credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express), and wire transfers. Credit card payments may be made by faxing the Payment in Full form or over the phone by calling the Cashier at 415-442-7839. Checks should be mailed to: Golden Gate University, Student Accounting Services, 536 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 or presented in person to the Cashier on the first floor. Students' account numbers must appear on all checks and money orders to ensure they are credited to the appropriate accounts. In addition to these forms of payment, the university offers deferred payment plans. Some payment plans require verification of eligibility prior to registration. Returned Checks
If checks are returned by students' banks, the payments are considered not made. If students' checks are returned for any reason (e.g. insufficient funds, stop payment order, closed account, etc.), the university will charge a fee to their accounts. Students who have applied and been approved for financial aid (i.e. scholarships or loans) will have their tuition and fees deducted upon disbursement of the funds to their accounts. To receive financial aid, students must have completed the following steps prior to registration:
- Submitted Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Supplied any additional documents requested by the Law Financial Aid Office;
- Signed and returned their award letters;
- Applied for loans.
Installment Payment Plan
The university offers an installment payment plan through Tuition Management Systems (a payment plan management provider) to students in good financial standing. International students are not eligible for the installment payment plan in their first term at the university. Students may elect to have funds automatically debited from their checking accounts or credit cards. In order to participate in this plan, students must enroll with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) and pay TMS a $55 non-refundable processing fee each term. Students may enroll with TMS via its website www.afford.com/ggu, by calling 1-800-722-4867, or by visiting the Office of Student Accounting Services.- Installments
All applicable non-tuition charges must be paid directly to the university. The remaining tuition balance is due in two to five equal installments over the course of the term, depending upon the length of the term. Students may select the number of payments and when the first payment is due, within certain parameters. Installment payments are due to TMS on the first of each month. In all cases, the final payment is due on December 1 for the fall term, May 1 for the spring term, and August 1 for the summer term. - Payments
TMS mails statements to students enrolled in payment plans. Payments can be made via the TMS website www.afford.com/ggu or by calling TMS at 1-800-722-4867. TMS will assess a late payment fee of $40 per occurrence to students who submit payments late. The university will assess delinquent accounts a 1.5% finance charge per month beginning 30 days after the final due date for the term.
Corporate Reimbursement Plan
The university offers a corporate reimbursement plan through Tuition Management Systems (a payment plan management provider) to students whose employers offer a tuition reimbursement program. To be eligible for this plan, students' employers must agree, prior to registration, to pay for the students' tuition and/or fees for the term. To demonstrate eligibility, each term students must complete and submit the Corporate Reimbursement Plan Authorization Form along with the business card of the authorizing officer to the Office of Student Accounting Services. In addition, to participate in this plan students must enroll with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) and pay TMS a $100 non-refundable processing fee. Students may enroll with TMS via its website www.afford.com/ggu, by calling 1-800-722-4867, or by visiting the Office of Student Accounting Services.- Payments and Due Dates
The payment due dates are: February 5 for the fall term, July 5 for the spring term, and October 5 for the summer term. TMS will mail an invoice 30 days following the end of the term, with payment due within 15 days. Payments can be made via the TMS website www.afford.com/ggu or by calling TMS at 1-800-722-4867. - Students' Responsibilities
The university is not responsible for billing students' employers. If for any reason a student's employer fails to reimburse the student, that student remains responsible for payment of the full amount of the tuition and fees. TMS will assess a late payment fee of $40 per occurrence to students who submit payments late. The university will assess delinquent accounts a 1.5% finance charge per month beginning 30 days after the due date for the term.
Corporate/Agency Direct Billing Plan
The university offers a corporate/agency direct billing plan through the Office of Student Accounting Services to students whose employers agree to pay their tuition and/or fees up front, without grade or course completion limitations. The university will bill students' employers directly for all authorized costs, and payments will be due 30 days after billing. Questions about Corporate/Agency Direct Billing should be directed to Student Accounting Services at 415-442-7839 or sas@ggu.edu.- Eligibility
To be eligible for this plan, students must be in good financial standing with the university and submit a completed Corporate/Agency Direct Billing Form to the Office of Student Accounting Services. Forms must be submitted and approved prior to registration. Students whose employers/agencies authorize less than 100% payment of registration charges will be required to utilize one of the university's other payment plans for the portion of the total charges that are not covered. - Students' Responsibilities
If for any reason a student's employer/agency fails to pay the university, that student remains responsible for payment of the full amount of the tuition and fees. The university will assess delinquent accounts with a late payment fee of $35 and a 1.5% finance charge per month beginning 30 days after the due date.
