Student Accounts Office
The Student Accounts Office is ready to assist you with the financial obligations you will incur during your enrollment at Assumption University.
Location
The Cashier and Student Account Offices can be found on the first floor of the Desautel Building, located across the quad area from Taylor Dining Hall.
Hours
Cashier Hours: 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Monday-Friday
Student Account Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
The Student Account Office 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
Student Account Center
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 users - such as a parent or family member - to access their account.
How to access the Student Account Center:
- Log in to the Assumption University portal at https://my.assumption.edu (user name @assumption.edu & password). New students receive their login information in a letter from the Dean of Studies or at Orientation.
- Once logged in, click on the Student Account Center tab. It is dark blue and located on the left-hand side.
- 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 Manage Account tab, to share account access to anyone you would like to help manage your Assumption University student account as an authorized user.
- Once you make an authorized user request, the authorized user will receive an email with instructions on how to register.
- To view update account activity, click on SUMMARY TAB or ACTIVITY TAB.
- To view an e-bill, which is a snapshot of your account at a point in time, click on STATEMENT TAB.
- One-time payments can be made electronically through the Student Account Center. These payments post in real-time, 24/7.
- Options to enroll in a payment plan through the Student Account Center are available through the SUMMARY TAB and PAYMENT PLAN TAB.
Payment plans are not available for intercession or summer semesters.
Payment Due Dates:
- Undergraduate Summer 2021 payment due date is May 11, 2021
- Undergraduate Fall 2021 payment is due July 22, 2021.
- Graduate Fall 2021 payment is due on August 23, 2021.
Assumption University utilizes Tuition Management Services 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 $100.00. 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
Billing and Payment
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Important Information
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The following information applies to undergraduates students at Assumption University.
Academic Year 2021-2022
Tuition
$45,100
Health Service Fee (mandatory fee)
$150
Student Activity Fee (mandatory fee)
$300
Technology Fee (mandatory fee)
$350
Ultimate Meal Plan is required for all students living in a standard dorm. The cost of the ultimate meal plan is $5,164
Standard Room:
Alumni, Desautels, Salisbury, Worcester Hall
$8,904
Hanrahan, Nault & Young
$8,472
West
$9,836
Apartment/Townhouse style housing (meal plans are optional for these residences)
Aubuchon
$9,196
Bissonnette
$9,932
Dion
$10,258
Dufault/ Authier
$9,932
Living/ Learning Center
$11,026
Moquin
$9,824
Plough, South Hall
$11,138
Wachusett Hall
$10,258
Option Meal Plans:
15 Flex
$5,402
10 Flex
$4,584
75 Block Plan
$2,326
50 Block Plan
$1,588
20 Block Plan
$1,210
Fees:
Orientation Fee (new students only)
$425
Student Medical Insurance
$3,430
Sixth Course Fee (3 credits)
$4,510
Natural Science Course Lab Fee
$200-$400
Education Practicum Fee
$500
Graduation Fee
$100
Studio Art Supplies Fee
$40-$250
Photography Fee
$175-$250
Late Fee
$100
Withdrawal with intent to return
$250
Study Abroad Fee (waived for Assumption students studying at our Rome Campus)
$1,000
Rome Campus Fees
$585
International Student Fee
$1,000
Dormitory Damage Deposit (resident students only)
$350
Room deposit (residents)
$400
Transcript of record
$7
Parking Permit - resident
$150
Parking Permit - commuter
$85
ID Replacement
$25
Key Replacement
$60
Freshmen/ Transfer Application
$50
Students taking more than 15 credits per semester will be billed per credit hour.
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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.
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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 2021 statement is available. The link to enroll/waive is within the Student Account Center. The student health insurance rate for 2021/2022 is $3,430 for coverage from August 15, 2021, to August 14, 2022. The SP2022 plan only is $2,044 coverage from January 15, 2021, to August 14, 2021.
If after reviewing the Student Health plan, you determine you have comparable health care coverage or you chose to enroll in the plan, please visit University Health Plans. You will need to complete a waiver or enrollment form before the payment deadline. You will need your seven-digit student Assumption student ID number, Assumption email address and health insurance information to complete this process.
Students who fail to complete either the enrollment or waiver form by the payment deadline will be automatically enrolled in the plan and the charge will remain on their bill.
If you have any questions about the online waiver/enrollment process or about the Student Health plan, please contact (833) 251-1744.
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All students who were enrolled and paid for qualifying tuition and related expenses for the calendar year 2020 will be mailed a 1098-T form by 1/31/21. 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 will be 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.
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.
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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/
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I received Financial Aid. Why isn’t it on my bill?
Only secure financial aid will be reflected on your billing statement. Please check with the financial aid office for your financial aid status. They may need additional documentation from you.Why was payment returned by a bank or TMS?
Students that have either a returned check from the bank, or a returned payment from TMS will be charged a $35.00 returned check fee on their student account.I have a credit on my account, how do I get a refund?
You may request a refund from your Assumption University email to the Student Accounts email Studentaccounts@assumption.edu or contact your student account representative.Why do you need my social security number?
All students who were enrolled and billed for qualifying tuition and related expenses for the calendar year 2019 will be mailed a 1098T form by January 31, 2020. 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’ officeIs a meal plan required of all students?
All students living in a standard dorm are required to have the Ultimate Meal Plan.What are the late fee and payment deadlines?
- Undergraduate Fall 2021 bills are due on July 22, 2021.
- Undergraduate Spring 2022 bills are due on December 20, 2021.
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 $100.00. A late application for financial aid by a student does not excuse late fees charged by the University.
How do I make an international payment?
Assumption University has made it easy for International students to make international 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 One-Time Payments tab, select Flywire to pay by International Funds Transfer (formerly Peer Transfer). Once you have completed the transfer you will receive a payment confirmation. 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.
If you are attending Assumption University under a non-matriculating special student program, for example, Argentina Program, etc., please use our payment gateway option.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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