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Office of Student Accounts

The Student Accounts Office is ready to assist you with the financial obligations you will incur during your enrollment at Assumption University.

The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for:

  • Maintaining the online Student Account Center (SAC). The SAC is a secure online portal that presents comprehensive student account information including a summary, activity & billing statements with options to pay your bill including enrolling in a payment plan.
  • Processing student refunds
  • Issuing 1098T Federal tax forms
  • Completing the state-mandated health insurance form

Your Nelnet Student Account Center in Student Portal

Assumption University follows a policy of billing students directly. Students receive their billing statements electronically through their student portal at https://my.assumption.edu. Once in the student portal, access to the Student Account Center tab is located on the left side above Quick Links.

Student Account Center

Students can add authorized party access to parents and others through their student account center in student portal using the add Authorized Party button. Once the authorized party is added, they will receive an email from Nelnet to create their online account. If you have questions pertaining to student account center, the add authorized party invite, or enrolling in a payment plan please call 800-609-8056.

The SAC presents comprehensive student account information including account summary, activity and billing statements with options to pay your bill and enroll in a payment plan for the fall and spring semesters. Bills for each semester are available prior to the beginning of each semester. Students receive their billing statements electronically through their student portal. Initial access to the Student Account Center is only given to the student due to Federal student privacy regulations. Only a student can authorize payers – such as a parent or family member – to access their account.

How to access the Student Account Center:

  1. Log in to the Assumption University portal at https://my.assumption.edu (user name @assumption.edu & password). New students receive their login information from the admitted student portal.
  2. Once logged in, click on the Student Account Center tab.  It is the top tab on the left-hand side above quick links.
  3. Since additional family members are frequently an important partner in this process, once logged into the SAC, you can extend invitations to additional participants to help manage the account. Click the Add Authorized Party button, to share account access to anyone you would like to help manage your Assumption University student account as an authorized party.
  4. Once you added an authorized party, the authorized user will receive an email from Nelnet with instructions on how to create their online account.
  5. To view account activity, click on Transaction Detail there you can view your charges, financial aid or view the Make a Payment tab.
  6. To view an e-bill, which is a snapshot of your account at a point in time, click on VIEW Current STATEMENT once statements are available.
  7. One-time payments can be made electronically through the Student Account Center.  These payments post in real-time, 24/7 Under Make a Payment tab.
  8. Options to enroll in a payment plan through the Student Account Center are available through the Set up a PAYMENT PLAN TAB.

Payment plans are not available for intersession or summer semesters.

Payment Due Dates:

  • Undergraduate Intersession 2024 payment is due December 13, 2023

  • Undergraduate Spring 2024 payment is due December 19, 2023

  • Graduate Spring 2024 payment is due January 9, 2024

Assumption University utilizes Nelnet for monthly installment payment plans.  Information on the payment plans available can be found in the Student Account Center.

Financial aid, loans, payments must be received by the payment due date each semester.  Accounts not paid in full whether by direct payment, financial aid or payment plan by the due date will be assessed a late fee of $150.00.  A late application for financial aid by a student does not excuse late fees charged by the University.

Students will not be considered officially registered until their bill is paid. Payments are applied to a student’s bill in the order of past due balance, fines, fees including room and board, miscellaneous charges and finally tuition.


Student Accounts Staff

Mary Dion

Student Account Manager

508-767-7453
Cristina Marie Hernandez

Bursar

508-767-7472
Regina Kuo

Cashier and Student Accounts Coordinator

508-767-7471

Important Information

  • Welcome to Assumption University Student Accounts

    The following information applies to undergraduates students at Assumption University.

    Academic Year 2023-2024

    Tuition $48,552
    Health Service Fee (mandatory fee) $162
    Student Activity Fee (mandatory fee) $324
    Technology Fee (mandatory fee) $376

    Ultimate Meal Plan is required for all students living in a standard dorm.  The cost of the ultimate meal plan is $5,560.

    Standard Room:

    Alumni, Desautels, Hanrahan, Nault, Salisbury, Worcester and Young. $9,586
    West $10,588

    Apartment/Townhouse style housing (meal plans are optional for these residences):

    Aubuchon $9,900
    Bissonnette $10,694
    Dion $11,044
    Dufault/ Authier $10,694
    Living/ Learning Center $11,870
    Moquin $10,578
    Plough, South Hall $11,990
    Wachusett Hall $11,044

    Optional Meal Plans:

    15 Flex $5,816
    10 Flex $4,936
    75 Block Plan $2,504
    50 Block Plan $1,710
    20 Block Plan $1,304

    Fees:

    Orientation Fee (new students only) $450
    Student Medical Insurance $3,899
    Sixth Course Fee (3 credits) $4,857
    Natural Science Course Lab Fee $235-$470
    Education Practicum Fee $545
    Graduation Fee $115
    Studio Art Supplies Fee $40-$250
    Photography Fee $192-$270
    Late Fee $150
    Withdrawal with intent to return $285
    Study Abroad Fee (waived for Assumption students studying at our Rome Campus) $1,090
    Rome Campus Fees $610
    International Student Fee $1,090
    Dormitory Damage Deposit (resident students only) $350
    Room deposit (residents) $400
    Transcript of record $10
    Parking Permit – resident $165
    Parking Permit – commuter $165
    ID Replacement $25
    Key Replacement $67
    Freshmen/ Transfer Application $50

    Students taking more than 15 credits per semester will be billed per credit hour.

  • Assumption University is pleased to offer students and families the option ofa tuition protection refund program offered through GradGuard.  It is an inexpensive form of protection, and we urge you to consider the advantages. It is vital that those who wish to participate do so before the opening of the semester.  For more information and how to enroll visit www.gradguard.com/tuition/assumption. Enrollment is offered through the Student Account Center when you are making your payments electronically.

  • Massachusetts State Law requires that all full-time students have minimal medical coverage and has mandated institutions of higher learning to enforce this regulation. All students are billed for this coverage but may be able to waive the charge if they can prove comparable medical coverage. Students may enroll/waive this coverage electronically through the Student Account Center in the student portal once they receive the email alert that their Fall 2023 statement is available. The link to enroll/waive is within the Student Account Center. The student medical insurance rate for 2023/2024 is $3,899 for coverage from August 15, 2023, to August 14, 2024. The SP2024 plan is $2,308 for coverage from January 15, 2024, to August 14, 2024.

    If after reviewing the student medical plan, you determine you have comparable health care coverage or you chose to enroll in the plan, please log into your Student Account Center in student portal to enroll or waive. You will need to complete a waiver or enrollment form before the payment deadline. To complete the waiver, you will need your seven-digit Assumption student ID number, Assumption email address and health insurance information. 
    Students who fail to complete either the enrollment or waiver form by the payment deadline will be automatically enrolled and the charge will remain on their student account.

    If you have any questions about the online waiver/enrollment process or about the student medical insurance plan, please contact University Health Plans (833) 251-1744.

  • All students who were enrolled and paid for qualifying tuition and related expenses for the calendar year 2023 were mailed a 1098-T form by 1/31/24.  In order to provide this information, the student would need to have their social security number on their student record kept by the Assumption University Registrars’ office. The 1098-T was mailed to the student’s home address on record with the Assumption University Registrar’s office. The student can verify their social security number and address information and make any needed changes by contacting the Assumption University Registrars’ office at (508) 767-7407.

    Assumption University can only answer questions on how the form was prepared. Questions regarding your eligibility should be directed to your tax preparer.  For more information about any education credits see IRS Publication 970 Tax Benefits for Education, Form 8863, Education Credits the form 1040 or 1040A.  These can be found at www.irs.gov.

    How do I get another copy of my 1098T?

    Assumption University uses an outside agency ECSI to print, store and mail out 1098T’s.  If for any reason you need another copy of your 1098T Students may go to the ECSI website to access an electronic copy of their 1098-T statement. Go to “Click Here for Instructions To Access Your 1098-T” at the top of the ECSI website homepage for detailed instructions.

    To access their 1098-T statement online, students will need their:

    • First and Last Name
    • Social Security Number
    • Zip Code that appears on their 1098-T form

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is IRS Form 1098-T?
      A 1098-T is a statement of payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses posted to your student account and grants or scholarships received during the calendar year.  The 1098-T does not indicate your eligibility for tax benefits; rather, it provides you with information about your account which you or your tax preparer may use to determine your education tax benefit eligibility.  For more information on these credits visit the IRS website.
    • What tax benefits am I eligible for?
      The 1098-T does not indicate your eligibility for tax benefits.  You may be eligible for certain tax incentives even if you are not issued a 1098-T.  You may receive a 1098-T but not qualify for education tax benefits. The 1098-T provides information that you may use to determine your eligibility for tax incentives.  For assistance in determining your eligibility for education tax benefits, consult IRS Publication 970 and /or your tax preparer.
  • The Federal Perkins Loan program was a campus-based Title IV federal student aid program enabling eligible students to obtain a low-interest loan.  The government has ended this program and no new loans are available.

    Repayment of a Perkins loan begins 9 months after a student graduates or drops below half-time status. Late payments and delinquencies are reported to the credit bureau. it is important for a student’s credit history to stay current with loan obligations.

    Assumption University utilizes UAS, University Accounting Services LLC to administer the billing of this program.  UAS can be reached at 1-800-999-6227. https://www.uasconnect.com/

  • I received Financial Aid. Why isn’t it on my bill?

    Only accepted, secure financial aid will be reflected on your billing statement. Please check with the Office of Financial Aid for your financial aid status. They may need additional documentation from you.

    Is a meal plan required of all students?

    All students living in standard dorms are required to have a meal plan. Commuters and residents living in on-campus apartments are not required to have a meal plan but can choose to add one if they would like. The link to Add a Meal Plan is located within student account center under Other Services.

    How do I make an international payment?

    Assumption University has made it easy for international students to make international wire funds transfers using Flywire. If you are an Assumption University International student in a degree-seeking program, log into your Student Account Center in student portal, using the Make a Payment tab, select “International Payment” to pay by International Funds Transfer. Please be aware that international student payments can take up to 3 days to post to your student account, so please plan accordingly when processing your payments to avoid any late fees. Once you have completed the transfer you will receive a payment confirmation.

    What is a 1098-T?

    The 1098-T is a statement of payments made and scholarships and grants received for qualifying tuition and fees in the calendar year for students enrolled. All students who were enrolled and billed for qualifying tuition and related expenses for the calendar year 2023 will be mailed a 1098T form by January 31, 2024. In order to provide this information, the student must have their social security number on their student record kept by the Assumption University Registrar. The 1098T form will be mailed to the student’s home address on record with the Registrar. Students can verify and make changes to this information by contacting the Registrars’ office at registrar@assumption.edu.

    I have a credit on my account, how do I get a refund?

    You may request a refund by contacting the Student Account Office at studentaccounts@assumption.edu or 508-767-7351. Refunds are issued once a week. Refunds will be issued once there is a true credit on the student account. A true credit is when all semester financial aid has been disbursed for the semester. We highly recommend all students enroll in direct deposit. To enroll, the student needs to go to the “Manage Refunds” tab, located in the Student Account Center within student portal. There they can set any bank account for direct deposit.

    Why was I charged a returned a return check fee?

    Students that have either a returned check from the bank, or a returned payment from NELNET will be charged a $35.00 returned check fee on their student account.

  • All students must agree to the Financial Responsibility Agreement, which will be displayed in the student portal, web advisor-student planning prior to course registration. The Financial Responsibility Agreement acknowledges the student’s understanding that course registration creates a financial obligation to pay the resulting tuition, fees, penalties and other associated charges to Assumption University by the published due date(s).  Payments not received by the due date(s) are subject to late fees, collections, attorney and litigation costs, which also become a financial obligation of the student.

    Students must accept the Financial Responsibility Agreement twice per year. Students will need to electronically accept this agreement prior to registering for Fall/Summer classes. The Fall Agreement will cover ALL Summer terms and All Fall terms. This also needs to be done prior to registering for Spring/Intersession classes. The Spring Agreement will cover all Spring and Intersession terms.

  • What is the Financial Responsibility Agreement?
    This statement outlines the terms and conditions of the Financial Responsibilities and obligations associated with attending Assumption University.

    I am planning to graduate this semester. Do I have to complete this agreement?
    You are required to complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement only if you continue to attend Assumption University after graduation – either as an undergraduate, graduate or a professional student.

    Why is Assumption University doing this?
    Attending Assumption University creates a financial obligation.  We feel it is important that students understand and acknowledge the financial responsibilities associated with attendance.

    Do other institutions do this?
    Yes. It is a common practice among higher education institutions across the United States, and it is consistent with the national movement to increase financial literacy among university students.

    How do I complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement?
    Students agree to the terms and conditions of the Financial Responsibility Agreement every Fall and Spring term with an electronic signature through the Web-Advisor/Self Service Student Planning.

    Can I sign the Financial Responsibility Agreement in paper form?
    No, all students must accept electronically online through Web-Advisor/Self Service Student Planning.

    My parents pay my tuition. Can they complete the form?
    No, while payment by a third party is acceptable, it is the enrolled student who is ultimately responsible for agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Financial Responsibility Agreement.

    What if I have an appointment or a scholarship that covers the cost of tuition?
    Because certain eligibility is required and must be maintained in order to have the cost of attending Assumption University covered by other means, students who have their cost of attendance paid by graduate fee authorizations, appointments, sponsorship, scholarships or other third-parties are ultimately financially responsible for these costs.  As such, all students must agree to the Financial Responsibility Agreement every Fall and Spring term for which they are enrolled.

    What if I do not submit the statement?
    Students who do not complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement prior to registering each term will not be able to register for classes.  Once the statement is accepted registration can begin.

    I accepted the Financial Responsibility Agreement, but still can’t register what should I do?
    First, check to see if you have any “hold alerts” when you sign into your student portal at My.assumption.edu.  Your “hold alert” will tell you what office to contact.

    If you don’t have any hold alerts, please contact the Student Accounts office at 508-767-7351 during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,  Monday to Friday or email studentaccounts@assumption.edu.

  • Assumption University is pleased to offer you of a tuition protection refund program offered through GradGuard. We are providing the Tuition Protection Plan as an option for students and parents.  It is an inexpensive form of protection, and we urge you to consider the advantages. It is vital that those who wish to participate do so before the opening of the semester.  For more information and how to enroll, visit GradGuard.  Enrollment is also offered through the Student Account Center when you are making your payments electronically.