Student Fee Payments
IMPORTANT FEE PAYMENT NOTICE:
If you are receiving a blank page when attempting to make payment via Banner / Paypath – click on the compatibility button at the right of the address bar. The compatibility button looks like a piece of paper torn in half horizontally. Once you click this button, the page should then load and the payment process can be completed. If clicking the button does not correct the problem, please contact the Fee Collection Center at 985-448-4058.
Spring 2012
All tuition and fees for Spring 2012 semester are due by 4:15 p.m. on Tusday, January 17, 2012. A late fee of $100.00 will be assessed to accounts not paid by 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 is the final day to “un-register” by 4:15 p.m. and receive 100% credit for dropped courses. Students are responsible for charges for courses enrolled in after 4:15 p.m.
Fall 2011
All tuition and fees for Fall 2011 semester are due by 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. A late fee of $100.00 will be assessed to accounts not paid by 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 is the final day to “un-register” by 4:15 p.m. and receive 100% credit for dropped courses. Students are responsible for charges for courses enrolled in after 4:15 p.m.
(SEE REVISED “LATE PAYMENT CHARGE POLICY” BELOW – EFFECTIVE SPRING 2012)
Student fee bills will not be mailed. It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her Banner Account for account summary information. All students who do not plan to attend Nicholls State University, must “unregister” before 4:15 p.m. on the last business day prior to the first day of class. Students will be responsible for fees or charges on their accounts after that time. If you need help dropping courses, please contact the University Advising Center at (985) 448-4117.
NOTES:
Credit cards and Colonel Cards are no longer accepted at the Fee Collection Center as a method of payment.
Effective Fall 2010, Payment Plans are no longer available as a payment option due to the new registration policy that requires payment of tuition and fees to be made in full by 4:15 p.m. on the last business day prior to the first day of class.
Payments of student fees can be made in one of the following ways:
1. On-line Payment Options through Banner Self Serve on the Nicholls website -
a. Credit Card – A student may pay online using a MasterCard, Discover or American Express card (VISA is not accepted) through his/her Banner account. (See instructions below to pay online.) Credit card payments are no longer accepted at the Fee Collection window to pay student tuition and fees. Please note that a convenience fee of 2.75% will be charged to the student’s credit card for on-line payments. These fees can be substantial depending on the amount that is being paid. To avoid the convenience fee, a student may use one of the other options listed below.
b. Electronic Check through Banner Self Serve – A student may pay tuition and fees utilizing a web check. The student’s bank account number and routing number is needed for this option. There is no fee charged for electronic check payment. Please make sure that information being entered is correct. A $15 returned check charge will be assessed to any electronic check payment that is not honored by the bank or cannot be processed.
c. Loans – Students who indicate they wish to receive a student loan, must accept the total or partial amount on their Banner account. If you are receiving a loan, you also MUST sign a Direct Lending Promissory Note and compete entrance counseling. You may sign the note at http://studentloans.gov From this page, sign in to manage your direct loan and follow provided instructions. Your loan may appear on your account beginning 10 days prior to the first day of class each semester if your financial aid file is complete. A delay in signing the Promissory note will delay your refund and may cause you to incur late charges.
Students may view their billing statement and pay fees via the internet using the Banner Self Serve. To view your billing statement or pay fees online, follow the directions below:
a. Go to http://www.nicholls.edu
b. Under Current Students click on Banner Self Serve
c. Click on Enter Secure Area
d. Enter user ID and PIN
e. Click Login
f. Click Student
g. Click Student Accounts
h. Click Account Summary
i. Click Credit Card / Web Check Payment at bottom of screen
j. Select Term
k. Click Submit button
l. Click myBill
You are now entered into TouchNet, the electronic payment processing center. Follow on-screen prompts to complete credit card or electronic check payment process.
2. Payment by Cash, Check or Money Order -
a. At the Fee Collection Center, Room 157 Elkins Hall. Credit card payments are not accepted at the Fee Collection window for payment.
b. Mail in payments - payments by check or money order should be received in the Controller’s Office prior to fee deadline in order to avoid late payment charges. The student’s name and ID number should be included on the check or money order. Payments should be mailed to:
Nicholls State University
Controller’s Office
PO Box 2003
Thibodaux, LA 70310
3. Parent / Guest Payment- a student can authorize a user to pay his/her student fees on-line. From TouchNet’s home page select “Authorized Users” and follow on-screen prompts. To enter into TouchNet, follow the on-line payment instructions.
Students who do not have access to the Internet may request a copy of their fee statement or balance due by calling the Fee Collection Center at 985-448-4058. Students may also contact their advisor or academic dean’s office for a copy of their fee statement.
If any changes to the fee portion of the fee statement need to be made, you must report to the appropriate office to initiate the changes (e.g. Controller’s Office, Financial Aid Office, Residential Services, Library, and Parking Enforcement). After the change has been made, a revised fee statement should be obtained online through Banner Self Serve through the Nicholls website.
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE POLICY – EFFECTIVE SPRING 2012
Tuition and fees as well as housing and meal charges are due in full by close of business on the last business day before classes begin to avoid late payment charges.
FALL & SPRING
Late Payment Charge – $100.00 will be assessed at close of business on the last business day before classes begin on balances over $300.00
14th Class Day Deferred Payment Charge – Students who have a balance over $300.00 at close of business on the 14th class day for Fall and Spring will be subject to a $125.00 deferred payment charge in addition to any previous late payment charges that may have been assessed.
Students who have not paid their total balance due by the close of business on the first business day of October for the Fall semester and the close of business on the first business day of March for the Spring semester will be subject to the loss of campus privileges and may be subject to removal from campus housing and denied meal ticket access.
Additional Deferred Payment Charge – Students who have a balance over $300.00 by 4:15 p.m. at the close of business on the last business day of October for the Fall semester and close of business on the last business day of March for the Spring semester will be subject to an additional $125.00 deferred payment charge.
A registration hold will be placed on all student accounts that have a balance over $200.00 and these students will be prohibited from registering for future semesters.
SUMMER (Full Term, Mini A and Mini B sessions)
Late Payment Charge – $100.00 will be assessed 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the last business day before the first day of classes (time contingent on Summer office hour schedule). Student responsible for charges on account for courses enrolled in at the close of business and applicable late charges.
7th Class Day Deferred Payment Charge- $125.00 will be assessed 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the 7th class day to accounts with a balance over $300.00.
If total balance is not paid by June 25, student is subject to the loss of campus privileges, removal from campus housing and denied meal ticket access.
A registration hold will be placed on all student accounts that have a balance over $200.00 and these students will be prohibited from registering for future semesters.