Billing Information

Today is: Sunday - November 22, 2009

 

What is a Student Account?

Your student account is used to manage the billing and payment of student tuition, fees, on-campus housing and certain other campus charges. Every student has a student account. Most financial aid money is directly credited to your student account.

Each time you register, cancel or add courses a charge or credit is posted to your account. This account reflects your total charges for tuition, fees and other University charges. You can view your account transactions by date or by term.

Your student account will NOT include bookstore charges, parking fees or library fines.

 

When and How to Pay Tuition and Fees

CashNet electronic billing and payment system is the official means of generating bills to all Western Washington University students.

Tuition bills and current account detail may be accessed through Web4U.

Tuition, fees, and housing charges are due the first day of class.

Students with current account activity will be notified monthly, between the 20th and 25th via their WWU email account that their statement is available for viewing.

To avoid late fees, university charges must be paid in full and on time. It is important for students who add courses after the statement date to check their current balance to determine their full payment requirement.

Students are responsible to pay their outstanding balance whether or not a billing notice is received.

 

Payment Options

Online

• E-check - Available 24 hours a day. No Fee
• Credit Card - MC/American Express/Discover with a 2.75% Convenience Fee.

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Mail

Check payable to Western Washington University in US dollars. Please write your WWU Student ID# on your check. Include top barcode section of billing statement with check and mail to:

Western Washington University
University Cashier MS-9004
516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225-9004

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In Person

Bring payment coupon (top portion of ebill) to the University Cashier, OM 245 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The University Cashier takes the following form of payment:

• Cash
• Check - payable to Western Washington University in US dollars. Please write your WWU Student ID# on your check.
• Debit Card - Visa/MC
• After hours - follow the steps for Check and place envelope in the drop box outside Edens Hall.

 

Late Payment and Fees

A monthly $40 late payment fee is applied for charges not paid by the deadline. Be sure to keep informed of Important dates and deadlines. 1% interest charge will also be assessed monthly on all past due accounts.

The amount due on your account may adjust from registration activity. If you change your schedule, your account balance may reflect those changes. Do NOT wait for an email or electronic statement to check your account status. Please check your account status often, especially after making changes to your schedule!

You are responsible to pay all tuition, housing and fees on time. For a current account balance access Web4U to VIEW AND PAY ACCOUNT your balance.

FAILURE TO PAY CHARGES MAY RESULT IN LATE FEES AND/OR CANCELLATION OF YOUR REGISTRATION

 

How to Avoid Late Charges

• Pay on time.
• It is important for students who add courses after their statement date to check their current balance to determine their full payment requirement. Tuition is due upon registration. Unpaid balances will be subject to late fees.
• Forward your current balance to the person responsible for paying your account.
• Payments are applied in deadline order. Charges due prior to tuition, fees and housing must be included with your tuition payment in order to assure full payment of tuition and fees.

The University can often help a student who has a short-term cash flow problem by issuing an emergency loan to cover a portion of their account balance. For more information, contact Student Financial Resources, Old Main 265, (360)650-3470.

 

Cancellation for Non-Payment

If you fail to pay your account balance by the deadline, your registration will be cancelled. Since the payment deadline is after the 100% refund period, you will still owe tuition and fees, even if it is your intention to not be enrolled for the quarter.

If you decide not to attend Western after you register for classes, it is important that you contact the Registrar's Office and formally withdraw from the University as soon as possible to avoid incurring unnecessary charges.

If you are cancelled for non-payment and you are still in attendance, you must petition the Registrar to have your classes reinstated.

 

Electronic Billing and Payment Services

CashNet electronic billing and payment system is the official means of generating bills to all Western Washington University students.

More detailed information is coming...

 

Budgeting Worksheet

Here's a simple worksheet to help with your budgeting process.