Student Financial Services Office Policies: Statement of Financial Responsibility
Before a student can register, they must acknowledge that they understand they are financially responsible for tuition, fees and other University charges. This is the Statement of Financial Responsibility:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
AND
PROMISE TO PAY
FOR
TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY CHARGES
(ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
& PROMISE TO PAY)
THIS INSTRUMENT AFFECTS THE
SIGNER’S LEGAL RIGHTS
By
signing this acknowledgement & promise to pay, I acknowledge and understand
that when I register for any class at, or receive any service from, the
University of North Florida (UNF) I accept full responsibility to pay all
tuition, fees, and other associated fees assessed as a result of my
registration and/or receipt of services.
I further understand and agree
that my registration and acceptance of these terms constitutes a promissory
note (i.e., a financial obligation in the form of an educational loan as
defined by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code at 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(8) by which UNF is
providing me educational services, deferring some or all of my payment
obligation for those services, and I promise to pay for all assessed tuition,
fees and other associated costs by the published or assigned due dates.
I
promise to pay to the University:
- My
student account (or enroll in a payment plan) by the published payment deadline.
I understand that UNF uses electronic billing (e-bill) as its official method
and failure to review my e-bill does not constitute a valid reason for not
paying my bill on time. E-bill is
located on myWings, Student Self-Service, Student Account, View Bill By Term. I
further understand that administrative, clerical or technical billing errors do
not absolve me of my financial responsibility to pay the correct amount of
tuition, fees, and other associated financial obligations assessed as a result
of my registrations at UNF;
- The
original amount of my payment if it is returned by the bank for any reason,
plus the returned payment fee. A
returned payment will not absolve me of my financial obligation to UNF and I may
be restricted from using personal checks and e-checks for 1 year;
- The
amount of any funds received by me as an overpayment or loan;
- Any
deficiency in tuition, fees or other University charges that results from
negative financial reversals or non-payment of loans or advances from federal,
state, institutional, or other third party providers;
- All
collection fees, including penalties, late fees, attorney’s fees, and court
costs, which may add over 33 1/3% to the balance of my indebtedness. I understand that my delinquent account may be
reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus.
- All
or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance with the published tuition
refund schedule on the University’s Academic Calendarif I drop or withdraw
from some or all of the classes for which I register. I have read the terms and
conditions of the published tuition refund schedule and understand that I must
drop a class during the first week of the term to be relieved of any financial
responsibility for that class. I further
understand that my failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve
me of my financial responsibility as described above.
The
University’s Student Financial Services Office communicates all financial
account information via electronic services using online secured portals via
myWings at www.unf.edu and may send me important notices via my
UNF e-mail account. I acknowledge that I
will review my account history available on myWings prior to registering for
classes and before the tuition payment deadline each semester. Deadlines and policy information are
available at http://www.unf.edu/controller/cashiers/
- I
acknowledge that I will receive an e-mail notification to my UNF e-mail account
when the account has a balance due. It
is my responsibility to review my account status and email account weekly and
make payment by the published deadline.
- I
acknowledge that if I have not paid my fees or made payment arrangements prior
to the tuition payment deadline or scheduled due date I will be charged a $100
late payment fee.
- I
understand that financial aid described as “Credit Balance” on View and Pay My
Bill does not represent actual or guaranteed payment, but is an estimate of the
aid I may receive if I meet all the requirements stipulated by the aid program. Financial aid may be revoked at a later date
and I understand I may responsible to repay those funds.
- If
my account becomes delinquent, UNF will place a financial hold on my student
account and I acknowledge that, subject to applicable law, I will not be
allowed to register for the next semester or receive transcripts, and, if I am
a graduating student, I will not receive a diploma. .
- I authorize the University and its agents
attempting to collect any debt I owe to the University to utilize all contact
information I have provided to the University, including, but not limited to current
and future cell phone numbers, email addresses and mailing addresses. I agree to allow the University of North
Florida and its agents to use automated telephone dialing equipment, artificial
or pre-recorded voice or text messages and personal calls and emails inn their
efforts to contact me. I understand I may withdraw my consent to call my
cellular phone by submitting my request in writing. I agree to update my mailing address, email
address and phone numbers if they change.
The
Student Financial Services Office provides account information electronically
for the following categories, and more:
- Account
History
- IRS
Tax Form 1098-T
- Direct
Deposit Authorization Form
This
Acknowledgement & Promise to Pay is governed by the laws of the State of
Florida. Any suit, action or proceeding arising in connection with this Agreement must
be brought in the circuit or county courts of Duval County, Florida. No delay or failure by either
party to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement will be
considered a waiver thereof.
- I acknowledge and agree
that this Acknowledgement & Promise to Pay is a promissory note, a legal
debt instrument giving the University of North Florida the right to take legal
action to collect the debt I have promised to pay. I waive any defense to
enforcement of this promissory note, including, but not limited to any defense
that it invalid or unenforceable due to its contingent nature and the method of
its execution.
YES,
I have read this Acknowledgement &
Promise to Pay
carefully, had an opportunity to ask any questions related to it, and agree to its
terms.