At the time of registration for any semester or term, every student is required to accept the Tarleton State University Financial Responsibility Agreement, the terms of which follow below. If the agreement is declined, registration will not be allowed.
Tarleton State University Financial Responsibility Agreement
I hereby agree to pay the balance of my tuition and fees, and other associated educational costs, including without limitation room and board, (Educational Debt) by one of the three options stated in this agreement. I acknowledge that I will not receive a paper bill statement from Tarleton State University and it is my responsibility to check my online student account via Texan Bill Pay for Educational Debt statements and balances, as well as the deadlines, refund dates and fee information. Payment is due immediately for schedule changes made after the payment deadline.
Option 1
I may choose to pay/and or use financial aid to pay my balance in FULL on or before the payment due date established by Tarleton State University.
- I understand that any changes in my class schedule may affect my charges.
- If I add a class or change classes, I will pay/and or use financial aid to pay the FULL amount due for the changes made on or prior to the last day of late registration as stated in the academic calendar.
- Failure to pay in full will constitute acceptance of the Installment Payment Option listed under OPTION 2.
Option 2
I may choose to pay my balance on an Installment Payment Option. Tarleton State University offers Installment Payment Options for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. By doing so I agree:
- To pay and/or use my financial aid award to cover the first installment of my balance by the payment deadline.
- I will pay the remaining installment payments on or before the due date specified for each installment.
- I understand that INSTALLMENT AMOUNTS MAY CHANGE over time to account for any new charges, payments, or financial aid adjustments.
- If I add a class, I must pay the minimum amount due and that payment must be made prior to the last day of late registration as stated in the academic calendar. The Installment Payment Plan will recalculate within 24 hours of the addition of the hours and an email will be sent to the University email address to notify the changes. I can also contact the Business Office to have them manually recalculate the amount due immediately after the addition in hours is completed.
- I also agree to pay the non-refundable payment plan fee as currently listed and as may be amended in the future, on the Tarleton’s website and that it will be calculated into my installment payments.
- I understand that a late fee as currently listed and as may be amended in the future, on the Tarleton’s website will be assessed for each installment payment that is late.
- I understand that I must enroll for this option online through Texan Bill Pay via myGateway and that the entire first payment must be made on or before the payment deadline or at the time of enrollment in the plan.
I acknowledge that by signing this agreement, Tarleton State University, has the right to enroll me in the Installment Payment Option for the current term should I make the minimum required payment but fail to complete the online enrollment process through Texan Bill Pay via myGateway.
Option 3
Short-Term Loan Program – I may choose to borrow from the Short-Term Loan program for Educational Debt. Short-term loan funds at Tarleton State University were established to provide assistance to students who experience temporary financial difficulty in connection with educational or educational related expenses. These loans must be repaid with interest and/or service charge within a prescribed repayment period. It is not the intent of this program to supplement or replace any regular long-term aid or assistance offered by the Student Financial Aid Office. Short-term loans are available while school is in session. Tuition and fees and/or room and board loans will be applied to the first installment of the Installment Payment Option for the current term. Short-Term Loan applications are located in myGateway by selecting the Financial Aid and Online Services tab.
I also understand that failure to pay by one of the three options in this agreement may result in cancellation of my classes. If courses are dropped for non-payment, a reinstatement fee as currently listed and as may be amended in the future, on the Tarleton’s website will be charged if approved for reinstatement.
I understand that the University email is the official method of communication by Tarleton State University. It is the student’s responsibility to check and responsibly manage their email account so that important information can be received. As billing statements are available online, your failure to receive a billing statement does not constitute a valid reason for not paying a bill in a timely manner.
I understand that by signing this Financial Responsibility Agreement, I hereby authorize Tarleton State University and/or collection agencies, to contact me via cellular telephone and/or all forms of electronic technology (to include text messaging and email), including any and all addresses unless I notify such party in writing to cease such communication.
I understand that should I receive any financial aid (scholarships, federal loans, grants or stipends) prior to the payment due date of the Installment Plan or Short-Term Loan, that it will be applied toward any balance owed for the semester and if the applied financial aid is greater than the balance a refund will be issued for the difference.
I also understand that failure to meet the terms of this agreement may entitle Tarleton State University to: (1) refuse subsequent registration for any classes and/or drop current classes, (2) withhold grades, diplomas, or transcripts from being released until the unpaid balance and other collection costs are paid in full, and (3) issue a State Hold (alert) to the Texas State Comptroller’s Office until the unpaid balance and other collection fees are paid in full.
I understand that if a check is returned unpaid, for any reason, by my banking institution, including electronic checks, I will be charged a returned check fee, as currently listed and as may be amended in the future, on the Tarleton’s website. I also understand if I have three checks written to the University that have been returned unpaid, the University will no longer accept checks from me.
I understand that withdrawal refunds are determined by the total charges for the number of enrolled semester credit hours at the time of withdrawal. Withdrawal percentages are applied to the total amount of Educational Debt due for the semester as prescribed by state law, not the amount paid. I understand that it is my responsibility to formally notify the Registrar’s Office and to follow proper procedures when withdrawing from the University.
I authorize the use of financial aid funds, and/or Title IV financial aid funds to pay for non-institutional charges (i.e. parking permits, parking fines, late fees, etc.) that are posted to my student account. I understand that I may rescind this authorization for non-financial aid non-institutional charges at any time by submitting written notice to the Tarleton State University Business Office.
I understand that if my student account becomes delinquent, I will be responsible to pay the University past due/service charges as a result of such delinquent student account. I further understand that if the University retains a collection agency and/or attorneys to collect amounts owed to the University, I will be responsible to reimburse the University for the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percent of the delinquent account balance (to a maximum of 30% of the delinquent account balance), and will also be liable for all reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and expenses incurred by the University in its collection efforts.