FINANCIAL AID AND BUSINESS OFFICE POLICIES The Financial Aid Statement of Rights and Responsibilities and the policies governing financial obligations, financial aid and scholarships are outlined for students in this section of the Student Handbook. Also included is information about the SCSU Bursar’s Office which is responsible for student billing and revenue collection.
Bursar’s Office The Bursar’s Office is responsible for student billing and revenue collection. In addition to collecting and posting payments on student’s accounts, the Bursar’s Office oversees monthly payment plans, financial aid refunds, Perkins Loan accounts, and the collection of past due tuition. The Bursar’s Office also processes refunds from overpayments, class withdrawals, university withdrawals, and status changes. The Cashier’s Office is a part of the Bursar’s Office and is located in the main lobby of the Wintergreen Building. 28 FINANCIAL AID AND BUSINESS OFFICE POLICIES
The hours of operation for the Bursar’s Office are Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours, payments can be made online at SouthernCT.edu/bursar by clicking on Pay Bill, Payment Plan Sign-Up, and View E-Statement. Financial Obligations Southern Connecticut State University expects students to be prepared to meet their financial obligations to the university. Planning for those obligations and literally “taking care of business” well in advance of any semester permits students to focus their energies on the academic challenges of university life. The information provided below is intended to be a guide to help students understand the university’s billing policy so that they can be better prepared to meet their financial obligations. Students who fail to meet their financial obligations to the university will be suspended and denied