By Amy Fuhrman, Staff Writer
Financial Services officials are cracking down on students’ tuition payments this year.
Students who owe money to the university and do not have a plan set to pay will be asked to leave the school.
Denise Flis, senior director of student financial services, said the goal is to help students be more fiscally responsible.
“Students should not be carrying debt from school year to school year,” Flis said. “It is to help students be aware of their financial situation.”
Students have many different options for paying school tuition and fees through student financial services.
They can be paid in full by the first day of class or payment plans can be implemented.
The payment plan includes four equal payments paid at specific times during the semester, Flis said.
Katie Gasset, religion sophomore, said she thinks students should have a form of notice before disciplinary action is taken.
“Students should have an opportunity to get a plan set before dramatic action is taken,” Gasset said.
Flis promotes the idea of fiscal responsibility to students, especially those who are close to graduation.
Students who have holds on their accounts will not be allowed to graduate.
“We do not want a student to not be able to graduate because of holds on their account,” Flis said.
A student’s entire balance, including holds, must be paid in full before they can enroll for the next semester.
“This policy is in place to help students,” Flis said.
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