A third-party sponsor is an outside organization or entity who has agreed to pay all or a part of a student’s tuition and fees. Third party sponsors who wish to cover some or all of the charges on a student’s account are invoiced by the University for those charges. A third-party sponsor is not a tuition reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement is an agreement between the student and a third-party sponsor in which the sponsor reimburses the student after the student has remitted payment for tuition and fees.
Examples of Third-Party Sponsors:
- Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
- Texas Tuition Promise Fund
- Texas Workforce Commission (DARS)
- AmeriCorps
- Employers
- Independent School District
- City, County, State or Federal Government
Third-Party Sponsor Documentation and Deadlines
Tarleton State University requires documentation (voucher, letter, purchase order, etc.) from the third-party sponsor that provides the information necessary for invoicing. The sponsor or the student can upload, email [email protected], or mail the required documentation. The documentation must indicate the following:
- Student’s full name
- Student’s Tarleton University ID
- Term(s) the sponsor will cover
- Tuition and fees that will be covered or excluded
- Any limits to amounts or courses covered
- Point of contact and contact information
Military students and their dependents should contact the Office of Veterans Services at 254-968-1805 or via email to [email protected] for pre-certification requirements.
Third-party sponsor documentation must be received at least one week prior to the payment deadline. If not, the student will need to make payment arrangements (full payment, payment plan, etc.) to avoid late fees and prevent classes from being dropped.
Once the University receives documentation from a third-party sponsor of its intent to pay, a pre-credit is placed on the student’s account in the amount of the charges authorized by the sponsor. This pre-credit does not indicate that the third-party sponsor has made payment and does not release the student from financial responsibility for those charges. Students should check their account through Texan Bill Pay to ensure the pre-credit has been posted. Any remaining balance not covered by the third-party sponsor is the responsibility of the student. If the third-party sponsor fails to remit payment as agreed, the pre-credit will be removed from the student’s account and the student will be responsible for remitting payment. The student must immediately contact their sponsor regarding any class schedule changes so payment can be adjusted accordingly. Adjustments or corrections to a students’ account may create a balance at any time.
Third-Party Sponsor Invoicing and Payment
Third-Party Sponsors will be invoiced after the census date for the term and payments are due 30 days from the invoice date.
Payments by check – Mail the check along with a copy of the invoice to:
Tarleton State University
Office of Business Services
Box T-0120
Stephenville, TX 76402
Payments by ACH – email Third Party Billing [email protected] for more information.
If the student is sponsored by a third-party sponsor that the University is billing, the refund may be sent to the sponsoring organization, depending on the conditions of the sponsorship.
If you have additional questions, contact Business Services via email [email protected] or at 254-968-9107, Option #1.