Tuition and Fees Payment Information for Fall 2008 Semester
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Table of contents:
- Important!
- What are the policies about tuition refunds?
- If I plan not to attend, will my classes be dropped for me automatically?
- How do I know how much to pay?
- How do I pay?
- Is there a payment plan?
- I'm receiving financial aid. What do I do?
- Is there a late fee?
- Why am I being charged for classes I didn't attend?
- Who can I contact for more information or if I have questions?
This page is to be used as a general guide. For exact dates and deadlines for tuition and fees and related policies, please contact the Business Office, 974-7404.
Tuition and fees for the Fall 2008 semester must be paid in full by Monday, September 15, 2008.
**Early Registrants: Please note that if you do not pay tuition by July 18, 2008, you will be dropped for non-payment by the University of Hawai`i System. Please be sure you have made prior arrangements to pay your tuition or contact the Financial Aid Office. It is your responsibility to make sure that your schedule is correct and to drop courses if you do not plan on attending.
Please note that if you register for classes at other campuses within the UH system, other tuition and fee payment deadlines must be met to retain your registration in those classes. Check the payment deadlines for all UH campuses on the MyUH Portal.
Important!
If you register for classes but then need to drop some or all of them, you are responsible for dropping the classes. UH Hilo will not drop you from your classes.
Failure to drop your classes (even if you are not attending them) does not absolve you from having to pay for them. To avoid being responsible for charges, please adhere to the policies described below.
What are the policies about tuition refunds?
***Last updated 05/08/08
| Withdrawing on or before | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2008 | 100% |
| September 14 , 2008 | 50% |
| After September 14, 2008 | 0% |
In other words: Drop your classes by September 5, 2008 to either get a tuition refund or not be obligated to pay for the classes! After September 5, you will only get 50% of your tuition back (or be obligated to pay for 50%), and after September 14, you will not get any of your tuition back (or be obligated to pay for the tuition in full).
Fees: Students who drop all of their classes by August 24, 2008, will receive a 100% refund of fees. However, students will not receive a refund of fees if they drop only some of their classes.
If I plan not to attend, will my classes be dropped for me automatically?**
**Last updated 05/08/08
No. If you register for classes and then your plans change such that you do not intend to take the classes anymore, you are responsible for dropping the classes. UH Hilo will not drop your classes for you after the priority payment deadline. If you do not drop your classes, you will still be enrolled (even if you are not attending classes) and therefore responsible for tuition and fee charges.
**Early Registrants: Please note that if you do not pay tuition by July 18, 2008, you will be dropped for non-payment by the University of Hawai`i System. Please be sure you have made prior arrangements to pay your tuition or contact the Financial Aid Office. It is your responsibility to make sure that your schedule is correct and to drop courses if you do not plan on attending.
To avoid being responsible for any tuition charges, drop your classes no later than the end of the second week of instruction (by September 5, 2008). If you drop your classes during the third week of instruction (September 6-September 14, 2008), you will be responsible for 50% of the tuition charges. After the third week of instruction (after September 14, 2008), you are responsible for the full tuition charges.
Note: To drop all of your classes before the first day of instruction (on or before August 24, 2008), simply go to the MyUH Portal and drop all of your classes. However, the MyUH registration system does not allow you to drop all of your classes on or after the first day of instruction. Beginning with the first day of instruction (August 25, 2008), you must complete and submit a Complete Withdrawal form to drop all of your classes. Contact the UH Hilo Office of the Registrar at (808) 974-7322 or uhhro@hawaii.edu for more information.
How do I know how much to pay?
After you register, your tuition and fees total will appear in your account summary. You will not be sent a bill. To view your account summary, log in to the MyUH Portal, click on "Review My Charges/Make an Online Payment." Be aware that making changes in your schedule may affect the amount due, so check your account summary each time you make a change. You can access the tuition rates here.
Please be aware that if you register for courses at other UH campuses, additional tuition and fees may be incurred, so always review your charges when you register for courses at other campuses.
Important Notice: Students should be aware that fees may be increasing beginning in the Fall 2008 semester. The University administration is proposing that a new recreation fee of $78 per semester (for both full-time and part-time students) be established. The Board of Regents will vote on the proposed fee at its May 29-30, 2008 meeting. If the fee is approved, it will be added to your account. Please check your MyUH account to view any updated charges to your account. Also check your UH email and the UH Hilo home page for any announcements about the fee. If you have paid for your tuition and fees before the fee is added to your account, you will still be responsible for paying the balance due by the appropiate payment deadline.
For more information or questions about your payment, contact the UH Hilo Business Office at (808) 974-7404.
How do I pay?
You have the option to pay online with a credit card (Mastercard, VISA, Diners or JCB) or in person at any UH Business Office via cash, check or credit card. You may also mail in a check to the UH Hilo Business Office at 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720. If you mail in a check, please include your full name, UH ID number, and that the payment is for Fall 2008 tuition and fees. Checks must be received by September 15, 2008. Returned checks will result in a $25 charge and a "hold" will be placed on your account.
Is there a payment plan?
Beginning July 6, 2007, registered students have the option to use a UH Installment Payment Plan to pay for their tuition.
For more information, contact the Business Office at (808) 974-7404.
I'm receiving financial aid. What do I do?
Most scholarships, grants, and loans will be credited directly to your student account. You will need to ensure that you have completed the registration process so that your financial aid funds can be released to your account in a timely manner. If you do not intend to complete Fall 2008 courses, please notify Financial Aid. For information or questions about financial aid and scholarships, contact the UH Hilo Financial Aid Office at (808) 974-7323.
If you have a financial aid award that is greater than your expenses (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan), a check will be mailed to you for the "leftover" amount (or, for students who have made such arrangements with the UH Hilo Business Office, the amount will directly deposited into your bank account). You should ensure that your current mailing address is up-to-date with UH Hilo. Review your address information on the MyUH Portal and make corrections as needed. Some financial aid funds, especially those issued by outside agencies, may require that you pick up and endorse the financial aid check.
Financial Aid Office approval is needed if you also plan to enroll at any other campus (including Hawaii Community College) and use the coursework as part of your required credit hour enrollment at UH Hilo. To do so, fill out and submit the Prior Authorization for Transfer Credit form or pick up a copy of the form at the Financial Aid Office.
According to Federal regulations, federal financial aid awards can only pay for tuition and fees that are assessed by your home institution. If you are enrolled in courses at a campus other than your home institution, you must pay for these classes separately by cash, check or credit card. The balance of your financial aid award, after your home institution charges are paid for, will be refunded to you.
Is there a late fee?
$30 will be assessed to your account if you do not register by Sunday, August 24, 2008.
Why am I being charged for classes I didn't attend?
If you didn't drop your classes during the refund period (see above), you will be charged for the tuition, even if you didn't pay for it or attend the class. By registering for a class, you are holding a seat in a class; by holding a seat in a class, you are preventing another student from registering for the class. Thus, the University expects that you will pay for tuition unless you drop a class during the refund period.
Please be considerate of your fellow students and drop a class that you don't intend to take as soon as possible so that other students have an opportunity to add the class.
Who can I contact for more information or if I have questions?
- For information/questions about your account: Business Office, (808) 974-7404.
- For information/questions about registration: Office of the Registrar, (808) 974-7322.
- For information/questions about financial aid: Financial Aid Office, (808) 974-7323.