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The Office of Student Accounts is committed to assisting students throughout their education at Bowie State University. We are the general billing and collections office for student tuition, course fees, and room and board. We are also responsible for the posting of employee tuition remission benefits and the billing for third party accounts. New online enhancements offered by the Student Accounts Office are electronic billings, direct deposit of your student refund through the State of Maryland Treasurer's Office, and online 1098T tax information. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7 p.m. The Cashier's Office is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m. During student registration periods, which are generally the first two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, hours are extended. Specific extended hours will be posted and announced in the student course schedules, on the web, and other similar media sources. For your convenience, there is also a night depository located at the cashier’s window where payments can be dropped off in person when the office is closed
Please note that all account payments and payment plan options are available by accessing Bulldog Connection. Third Party Billing: All tuition and fees are due and payable at the time of registration. However, Bowie State University participates in the Tuition Assistance Program. If a student is eligible for tuition assistance, a written contract or letter may be accepted at registration in lieu of full payment (we reserve the right to reject any document(s) not meeting our criteria). Note: If the sponsor does not pay the University within 60 days of the billing date as stipulated on the student's bill, the student will then be responsible for full payment of the balance due and will not be permitted to register for a subsequent semester until all financial obligations have been met. Account balance must be cleared before students will be allowed to participate in future registrations, graduation or to receive transcripts. The student is responsible for any portion of tuition and fees not covered by the third party agency. The University does not participate in employer reimbursement plans where the student is reimbursed tuition expenses from his/her employer. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. The student is responsible for all costs incurred at the University. This provision is an irrevocable contract between the student and BSU. Previous balances will prohibit the issue of official transcripts or any other official evidence of attendance. Any student who withdraws from the University or a course, must withdraw in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the University Catalog, the Academic Calendar and the published Refund Schedule. If a student does not adhere to the proper withdrawal procedures, the student forfeits the right to any adjustment and waiver of a liability to the University. If a student’s account becomes delinquent, the University will pursue collection of all outstanding balances under regulations of the State of Maryland. Accounts not paid to the University will be referred to the Central Collection Unit of the State of Maryland for possible legal action. The student is liable for the outstanding balance and collections costs in an amount approximately equal to 17% of the unpaid balance. The student’s credit rating will be affected. Terrayne Pittman, Bursar tpittman@bowiestate.edu SA@Bowiestate.edu
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