Student Financial Responsibility Agreement

I understand that by enrolling in classes at Saint Peter’s University, or receiving any services from Saint Peter’s University, I accept full responsibility to pay all applicable tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of my registration and/or receipt of such services. I further understand and agree that if I drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which I register, I will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance with Saint Peter’s University current Refund Policies and applicable Refund Schedule at University Tuition Refund Policy. I have read the terms and conditions of Saint Peter’s University Refund Policies and Refund Schedule, and understand those terms are incorporated herein by reference. I further understand my failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve me of my financial responsibility as described above.

Promise to Pay

I understand and agree that if I fail to pay my student account bill or any monies due and owing Saint Peter’s University by the applicable due date, Saint Peter’s will place a financial hold and late fee on my student account. The financial hold will disable access to future term registration, degree verification, and the release of the diploma. I authorize Saint Peter’s University to charge the credit/debit card or bank account (ACH) indicated by me. I certify that I am an authorized user of this credit/debit card and/or bank account (ACH) and that I will not dispute the payment with my Credit Card Company or bank account so long as the transaction is valid. I acknowledge that I will be charged a $35.00 fee for each transaction attempted returned NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds).

Delinquent Accounts, Defaulted and Collection Agents and Contractors

I understand and accept that if I fail to pay my student account bill or any monies due and owing Saint Peter’s by the applicable due date, and fail to make acceptable payment arrangements to bring my account current, Saint Peter’s may refer my account to a collection agency. I further understand if Saint Peter’s refers my student account balance to a third party for collection, whether an attorney or collection agency, I will be responsible for any costs (including but not limited to collection fees) associated with attempting to collect the monies due and owing. I understand a collection fee will be assessed and will be due and owing in full at the time of the referral to the third party. The collection fee will be calculated at the maximum amount permitted by applicable law but not to exceed 33.33% of the amount outstanding. For purposes of this provision, the third party may be a debt collection company or an attorney. If a lawsuit is filed to recover an outstanding balance, I shall also be responsible for any costs associated with the lawsuit such as court costs or other applicable costs. Finally, I understand that my delinquent account may be reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus.

I authorize Saint Peter’s University, its agents and contractors to contact me at my current and any future cellular phone number(s), email address(es), or wireless device(s) regarding my delinquent student account(s)/loan(s), any other debt I owe to Saint Peter’s University or to receive general information from Saint Peter’s. I authorize Saint Peter’s University, its agents and contractors to use automated telephone dialing equipment, artificial or pre-recorded voice or text messages, and personal calls and emails, in their efforts to contact me.

Delinquent Tuition Balances & Returned Payments

In the event of a past due balance, diplomas will not be issued, enrollment for subsequent terms will not be allowed, credits may not be transferred and transcripts of credits may not be released until the balance is paid in full following federal and state regulations.

Failure to meet financial obligations of any kind to the University will result in referral of the unpaid balance to a third party collection agency, and the assessment of additional collection fees, attorney fees, and other costs and charges necessary for the collection of any amount not paid when due.

If a student’s University account has an outstanding balance and the University has in its possession any funds payable to the student from overpayments or credits applied as a result of an out of pocket tuition payment, the University reserves the right to withhold the funds necessary to clear the student’s outstanding account balance(s) and to cover any collection costs incurred.