eBills

Paperless Billing Policy

eBills (electronic bills) are Winthrop University's official method for sending student account statements. Students receive an e-mail with a .pdf version of their bill attached, instead of mailed paper statements. It is the responsibility of the student to read their Winthrop e-mail in a regular and timely fashion.

eBills offer both students and parents a number of advantages over traditional paper bills, including:

• Receive eBills faster than traditional paper bills
• Students can forward their eBill to anyone who they wish to receive the information
• Improved efforts to increase sustainability and lower costs and waste
• Students can print their eBill and send payment through the mail to the Cashiers Office

The obligation to pay the Winthrop University account balance (or payment plan payment) by the stated due date is not altered or modified in any way by the electronic e-mail billing process. 

• It will remain the responsibility of the student to ensure their amount due is paid on or before the due date. Students whose parents do not have e-mail access will need to find an alternate means to communicate the balance due and due date to them.
• If you do not wish to utilize the online payment options of electronic check (e-check) or debit/credit card options, you may still opt to mail a check or money order to the Cashiers Office.  

 Official Winthrop University Student E-mail Policy

 

Authorized Users

The financial information of your student account is confidential and protected by the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act(FERPA). Because many students have a parent or third party paying bills on their behalf, it is imperative that the students set up any authorized users they wish to have access to view their account or make payments.

• Step-by-step instructions for setting up an Authorized User can be found under Authorized Users. Once set up, the Authorized User will be able to view and make payments toward a student's account.

Privacy of Education Records (Including Financial Records)

 

Fall/Spring Registration Statements

Student Financial Services recognizes the need for students and their families to receive a Fall and Spring tuition statement to help with planning and budgeting for each upcoming term. Winthrop uses eBills to share this information each term. 

Please note:a student may be charged a late payment fee and a student's schedule may be dropped if their tuition and fees are not satisfied by the fee payment deadline of each academic term, per Winthrop University policy.

• Fall registration statements are e-mailed to registered students each year mid-July. 
• Spring registration statements are e-mailed to registered students each year mid-November.
• Summer registration statements are e-mailed mid-April.
• Note: Students who enroll in courses after eBills have been distributed may not receive an eBill. Students are responsible for paying tuition and fees by the deadline even if they do not receive or view the eBill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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