What is the Deferred Payment Fee?

When a student receives their semester invoice they may choose to pay 50% of their tuition balance (after all financial aid has been deducted). The Office of the Bursar will send a subsequent invoice for the difference, this invoice will include a $35.00 Deferred Payment Fee.

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How does Suffolk’s Reimbursement Policy operate?

Students utilizing the Suffolk University Reimbursement Policy are allowed to register for consecutive semesters, assuming they paid their initial semester in full themselves. Also, they must use all subsequent tuition reimbursement checks to pay their current semesters balance by the deferred due date. The major benefit of this policy is that Suffolk allows reimbursement students to register for the upcoming semester without a payment (if the previous instructions have been followed). For a full explanation of the policy click here.

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Why am I being charged a Deferred and Late payment fee if I am a reimbursement student?

Students utilizing the Reimbursement Policy are required to submit their payments in a timely manner so that a deferred and/or late fee is avoided. All students carrying a balance at the time of the deferred billing are subject to the $35.00 deferred payment fee.

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I am an undergraduate student only taking 4 classes, why am I being charged the full-time tuition rate?

Any undergraduate student, taking 12-17 credits will be charged the full-time tuition rate. Students registered for more than 17 credits will be charged at the excess tuition rate.  Contact the Office of the Bursar about individual situations and we will help you determine the appropriate charges.

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When should I expect my refund?

By federal regulation, Stafford Loans cannot be disbursed to the University earlier than 10 days prior to the start of classes. The university in turn must release these funds to students, if they create an overpayment, within 14 days of the start of classes. If you are expecting a refund from financial aid please refer to the refund schedule for your refund date.

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Will I receive my grades if I have a balance on my tuition account?

The Office of the Bursar will not release grades or official transcripts if a student has a balance on their tuition account.

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Where do I negotiate my loans?

Most students choose to have their Stafford Loan Proceeds forwarded directly to their student account via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). However, in some instances where the bank chosen does not participate in EFT, a check will be forwarded to the Office of the Bursar for endorsement by the student. In addition, Perkins, Incentive, and Trustee Loans will be available for endorsement in the Office of the Bursar/Student Loans. In the event the student is awarded a College Loan, the student must sign the appropriate forms and promissory note in the Financial Aid Office.

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Does Suffolk offer payment plans and alternative loans for students and their families?

Yes, in addition to the Deferred Payment Plan, which was explained earlier, Suffolk University offers the following payment plans and loans:

Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan

For College and Business School Students

MEFA Loan

Key Education Resources Alternative Loan

Key Education Resources Achiever Loan

PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students)

For Law Students

Refer to the Law Financial Aid Website for more loan options.

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