BUSINESS OFFICESESSION

SAINT FRANCISUNIVERSITY

SOAR 2013

BUSINESS OFFICETom Fritz, Controller

Tom Kendziora, BursarAshley Krinjeck, Accounts Receivable

WELCOME

Business Office

◦General Contact Information

◦Student Billing

◦Methods of Payment

◦Student Account Information

◦Miscellaneous

SOAR: PARENT SESSION

Business Office – (814) 472-3006 or billing@francis.edu◦ Scotus Hall, Room 323◦ Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Student Account Questions:

◦ Christina Wood (Cashier) (814) 472-3007 cwood@francis.edu

◦ (Accounts Receivable Specialist) (814) 472-2884 akrinjeck@francis.edu

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Student Billing Cycle

1.April (fall) November

(spring) March (summer): Semester

Registration

2. July (fall) December

(spring) April (summer): First Billing Statement

3. MonthlyBilling

Statements

Fall 2013 Spring 2014

Deposit: $ 200.00 CR Room & Key Deposit: $ 100.00 Orientation Fee: $ 100.00Flat Tuition Rate: $ 14,471.00 $

14,471.00Standard Room Rate: $ 2,599.00 $

2,599.00Meal Plan (unlimited): $ 2,574.00 $

2,574.00Technology Fee: $ 525.00 $

525.00----------------

---------------Total Per Semester: $ 20,169.00

$20,169.00

ESTIMATED BILLING STATEMENT

Cash, Check, or Money Order

Payment Plans

Credit or Debit Card

Special Arrangements (Wire Transfers)

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Cash, check, or money order payments may be made in person at the Business Office.

Check or Money Order payments may be mailed to: Saint Francis University Attn: Business Office P.O. Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940

When you mail a payment to the University, please include the students first & last name & their student billing account number on the memo line [not sure of ID#, last 4 of Social Security number].

Cash, Check, or Money Order

Tuition Management Systems www.afford.com/francis (800) 722-4867 Semester Plans Available Yearly Payment Plans

◦ Annual Enrollment Fee = $60.00◦ 10 Total Payments (July 1st to April 1st)◦ 9 Total Payments (August 1st to April 1st)◦ 8 Total Payments (September 1st to April 1st)◦ Payments are due on the 1st of every month and late

fees do apply, however, the payment won’t reflect on the student’s bill until the end of the month.

◦ Make sure to check your online statement to make sure the budget you set is enough to cover entire balance

PAYMENT PLANS

The University does not accept credit or debit cards in office or over the phone. There are two options:

◦ My.Francis.edu – Current Students tab, then the Student Finances tab, ‘Go to CashNet’ link or https://commerce.cashnet.com/francispay?LT=P Payments are reflected on student billing account same day. Convenience Fee Charged is 2.75% of amount charged; no fee for bank drafts.

◦ Tuition Management Systems at www.afford.com/francis or (800) 722-4867 This one time payment must be made by the 20th of the current month so that

they are applied to your bill at SFU in the same month. Convenience Fee Charged is 2.99% of amount charged; no additional charges

for an electronic transfer as long as a live representative’s help is not required.

Both Options only accept MasterCard, Discover, American Express; VISA will be available for payment July 2013 through CashNet

CREDIT or DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS

Student Account Information

https://my.francis.eduTo access student financial information

Students can click on the ‘Current Students’ tab to access their student account information and get to the CashNet link.

Once in ‘Current Students’ click on Student Finances or the link for Financial Aid and Billing to get to the student’s financial information.

Click ‘My Account Balance’ for real time transactions broken down by semester.

The My Account Balances will show individual semesters and the transactions in each. When you are looking on this page for a total balance only look at the ‘Grand Total’ at the bottom. This will provide your accurate current balance.

To access statements, make an online payment, sign up for e-refunds or give a parent access to the account, click on the ‘Go to CashNet’ link

CashNet Homepage

Parent Log In(Once access is given by student)

Click on the Parent tab at the top and you will see the blue link on the right to get to CashNet

This is the parents log in page for CashNet. You will need to enter the username/password you created when your student gave you access to the account. *Please remember or write down your account information. The Business Office is not able to look up or change passwords.

Outstanding Balance◦ Interest Charges on amounts older than 30 days ◦ Yearly Interest Rate 15% APR (1.25% monthly

balance)

If the student has an outstanding balance (amount owed), he/she ◦ May not be eligible for next semesters registration◦ May not be eligible to check-in for next semester◦ Will not receive their diploma or transcripts until

the balance is paid-in-full

Student Account Information

Non-enrolled student balances older than 90 days from last enrolled status are assigned to outside collection agency.◦Additional fees may be assessed

Communication with Financial Aid and the Business Office is important! We need to know your payment plans if the balance is going to be paid late.

Student Account Information

Health Insurance ◦ Mandatory for all full-time students◦ Must enroll or waive insurance. If no action is

taken, the student is automatically enrolled and billed on student account.

Laptop Buyout – if a student does not return their laptop when they are done at St. Francis a fee will be added to buy the laptop

Library Fines – non returned items will have a fine added to the student’s bill

Parking Fines

Miscellaneous Charges

Declining Balance (One Card/Student Photo Card): can be used at Frankies, Padua Express, Café Gubio, or the library. Money can be added to the student’s card at our cashier window or at Torvian.

ATM Machine: located in the lower level of JFK

Cashier Window: students are permitted to cash a personal check, up to $100.00 a day

Refund Checks: Account credits or overpayments are returned to the student by either e-refund if they are signed up or by paper check. We process e-refunds on Mondays and they are in the student’s account on Wednesdays. Paper check are available for pick up at the business office on Wednesdays. If not picked up they will be sent to a campus mailbox or home address if a campus mailbox is not assigned.

Campus Information

Saint Francis University Business Office web page:◦ http://catalog.francis.edu/◦ Financial Information tab on the left:

Tuition & Fee Schedule; Payment Information; Student Insurance; Withdrawal Policy – Tuition Refunds / Office Contact Information

Both of these websites are being updated and finalized for the 2013-2014 academic year.

MISCELLANEOUS