While learning is at the forefront of attending the University, making sure a student is capable of paying their tuition is essential for them to continue their educational journey.
The Office of the Bursar has gone through several changes this semester, but making sure students pay their bills has remained a constant.
If students fail to pay, they could see late fees and service charges pile up on an already hefty bill.
Students can pay their bill at their office located on the first floor of the Administration Building. The Office of the Bursar (translated to the ‘keeper of the funds’) is located off Thurstin Avenue where East Court Street ends.
The office has gone through many changes this semester including the elimination of paper bills (now mailed to students by switching to electronic eBills) and refunding checks directly deposited into students’ bank accounts.
Even though the office provides a frequently asked questions section available at the Office of the Bursar’s official Web site, here are some of the more important notes students should know when paying their bills: The first week of fall semester typically is the busiest for the Office of the Bursar. If you have questions about your account or bill, arrive as early as possible (opens at 8 a.m.) and be precise about questions. On a student’s MyBGSU account, they can view their current balance by clicking on ‘Bursar Bill View/Pay’ under the ‘Financial’ tab on the left side of the Web site. Other information such as financial aid and meal plans are also available on the same tab. If a student does not pay their bursar balance in full before the Monday 5 p.m. deadline, they will be assessed a 1.5 percent fee of their past due balance (For example, if a student has a $5,000 bill and doesn’t pay, they will owe $75). In order to avoid this, a student can set up an Installment Payment Plan, which costs $35 to enroll in the program. Students can have up to four payments within the semester to pay off their bill. A late payment fee of $100 will also be added for students who have not paid their account in full by the deadline. This can be avoided by approving a payment arrangement prior to the first day of classes. If a student has questions about their financial aid, contact their office at 372-2651 If a student has questions about a scholarship, fax a copy of the award letter stating the amount with the student’s name and personal identification number to 372-7665 eBills are issues on the 5th of each month and have a due date on the 25th. These dates will stand for payment unless students meet with a counselor and decide on their own plan (like the Installment Payment Plan) The office accepts several different payments, including credit cards, wired transactions and checks listed on their Web site.
Source: Office of the Bursar’s Official Web site. http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/bursar/page27471.html
Where: Office of Bursar, 132 Administration Building Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 419-372-2651 Web:’ http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/bursar/page27471.html E-mail: [email protected] (takes two business days to respond)
