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How do I pay my fees? |
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For information on online payments look at our payment options page or go to our Paying over the Internet page. At these sites, you may pay by electronic check or American Express, MasterCard or Discover credit cards. Please be advised that credit card transactions will be assessed a 2.75% transaction fee. Visa branded credit cards are no longer accepted.
The Cashier's Office cannot accept credit card payments at the teller windows, by mail or by telephone.
Payments by check or money order may be mailed to:
Winthrop University
Cashiers Office
#22 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733-0001
Payments by check, money order or cash may be made in person at the teller windows in the Cashiers Office
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When will I receive my Summer 2013 bill? |
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If you register for classes before April 15th, you should receive a bill for summer classes.
Please refer to "Important Message - Summer Enrollment and Fee Payment" for valuable information concerning validation and cancellation of classes.
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If I was expecting to receive a bill but did not, what should I do? |
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Call the Student Financial Services Office at (803) 323-2165. We will be glad to discuss your account with you. Also, check your current permanent address at Wingspan - all mail from us is sent to your permanent address.
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What will happen if I do not pay by the payment schedule? |
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If your account is not settled by the due date, registration for all summer classes, regardless of session, will be dropped for non-payment.
Please refer to "Important Message - Summer Enrollment and Fee Payment" for valuable information concerning validation and cancellation of classes.
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I don’t owe any money, what should I do? |
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Even if you have a balance of zero, you must have your schedule validated by the fee payment deadline. You can validate your schedule by any one of the following ways:
- If your balance is zero you may use online validation. PLEASE NOTE: Request validation only when your balance is $0. If you owe a balance, please do not use this feature. Your schedule will be validated by the Cashiers Office when you make your payment.
- By calling the Cashier’s Office at (803) 323-2167 or the Student Financial Services Office at (803) 323-2165
- Return the bottom portion of your bill to the Cashier’s Office by the fee payment deadline.
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When do I make my first payment under the Winthrop Payment Plan if I register online?
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- Students who register, regardless of session, between March 21 and May 10 may enroll in the payment plan on Wingspan through Account Summary and Payment Gateway. Payments will be due May 10, June 1, and June 29.
- Students who register, regardless of session, between May 11 and June 1 may enroll in the payment plan on Wingspan through Account Summary and Payment Gateway. Payments will be due June 1 and June 29.
- Students who register, regardless of session, after June 1 will not be eligible for the Winthrop payment plan for the summer term.
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How do I get a book voucher? |
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Book vouchers will no longer be issued except under very rare circumstances. You should visit the Student Financial Services Office for more details on book vouchers. Normally, a book voucher should bot be needed if the student receives a refund. Refunds will be processed approximentely 14 days after financial aid is disbursed to your account. Summer disbursements will be done manually - typically 3-4 business days after the first day of the session for those students who qualify. How student aid is awarded and disbursed in the summer is described at http://www.winthrop.edu/finaid/summer/ .
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When will I get my refund? |
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Refunds will be processed approximately 14 days after financial aid is disbursed to your account. Summer disbursements will be done manually - typically 3-4 business days after the first day of the session for those students who qualify. How student aid is awarded and disbursed in the summer is described at http://www.winthrop.edu/finaid/summer/ .
Direct deposits should be received by your bank account within the 2-3 day window. Refunds will be deposited directly into students' bank accounts if they have so authorized through a Direct Deposit Agreement. If the student does not elect this option, checks will be mailed directly to the student's permanent address. Checks are mailed after the 2-3 day processing is completed with the printing of the check. While we know a time frame for check mailing, we cannot tell you when the Federal Post Office will deliver the check to your address or when your bank will deposit the funds into your account.
REMINDER: Financial aid eligibility changes when enrollment status changes. Your original award was determined using the enrollment status (full time, three quarter, etc.) you reported on your FAFSA. If your enrollment status at Winthrop drops below the anticipated status you provided on the FAFSA during the period of time allotted for course changes, your aid may be reduced. Should this occur, you will be responsible for repaying a portion of your refund to Winthrop, if applicable.
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Will my refund be processed the same as other students if I am a student athlete? |
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To ensure compliance with NCAA regulations, all refund checks for athletes must be approved by the Athletic Department. This may result in a delay of an additional 5-7 days before your refund is available.
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How is my tuition payment spent? |
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Your in-state tuition payment of $295 per credit hour for Summer 2013 is broken down as follows:
Tuition Breakdown
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Health Services |
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Educational and General |
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