Part-Time Undergraduate & Graduate Students

• Log on to enroll in a fall or spring payment plan (see Option 3 for details)
• Pay in full online
  • With a US dollar checking or savings account via ACH (Automated Clearing House, bank to bank electronic transfer of payment), AMEX, Discover, JCB MasterCard or VISA, no additional charge
    • 529 Plan, Money Market or Business Accounts may not be compatible with the online payment system.  Please transfer to a personal checking/savings account to make the online payment.
  • For students using funds from outside the US, Sacred Heart University has partnered with Flywire to offer a safe and streamlined way to make and process international payments.
    • Flywire’s mission is to save international students and their families money that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. With Flywire, students can pay from any country, choosing from a variety of local payment methods, including bank transfers, credit cards, and e-wallets (PayPal & Alipay).
    • Students are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing payment in home country currency (in most cases) and saving a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks.
    • Flywire offers the ability to track where the payment is in the transfer process.
    • Students will be notified via text/email from Flywire when the payment is received by Sacred Heart University.
    • Flywire provides around-the-clock multilingual customer support via phone, email, live chat and WeChat.
• Failed Online Payments
  • Sacred Heart University reserves the right to prohibit future online payment should online payments fail to clear the bank account used. 
  • All failed payment are subject to a returned payment fee of $40 per transaction.
• Late Fee Policy
  • When payment is not received by the due date, a late fee will be assessed at the rate of 0.75% per month on the unpaid balance (annual rate of 9%), such charge is to be computed from the due date.

• Accounts can be paid via mail by check only
  • Mail payments to:
           Sacred Heart University
           Attn: Office of the Cashier
           5151 Park Avenue, W192
           Fairfield, CT 06825
  • Make check payable to Sacred Heart University
  • Include student ID with payment
• US Dollar cash, MasterCard and VISA payments can be made in person at:
  • Fairfield - West Campus - West building - Cashiering window, W192 (first floor, section M across from the elevator)
• Late Fee Policy
  • When payment is not received by the due date, a late fee will be assessed at the rate of 0.75% per month on the unpaid balance (annual rate of 9%), such charge is to be computed from the due date.
• Failed/returned payment policy
  • Payments returned by the bank to Sacred Heart University are subject to a returned payment fee of $40 per transaction.

• What is a 529 Plan?
  
  • Per the IRS, A 529 plan is a "plan operated by a state or educational institution, with tax advantages and potentially other incentives to make it easier to save for college and other post-secondary training, or for tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school for a designated beneficiary, such as a child or grandchild."
    
• How does Sacred Heart University accept 529 Plan payments?
  • Submission of a payment from a student's 529 Plan is dependent upon the 529 Plan. 
    Student Accounts refers families back to their 529 Plan administrator to obtain their specific delivery-to-SHU options.
  • 529 plans may have a direct deposit option wherein Sacred Heart University is listed as an EFT/ACH delivery option within the online request platform with the plan. 
    • Contact your 529 Plan for details; the plans participating in this electronic/direct deposit partnership with SHU are ever-changing.
  • Most commonly, 529 Plans provide the direct-to-SHU payment via a USD check mailed to Sacred Heart University on the student's behalf.
    • When instructing the 529 Plan to mail the payment to SHU be sure to provide this information:
      • Mailing address:
        Sacred Heart University
        Attn: Student Accounts, W193
        5151 Park Avenue
        Fairfield, CT 06825
      • Include the student's name and SHU ID number with the payment
  • Another option offered is 529 Plan payment to the Plan account holder, then the student/authorized user will need to deposit such disbursement into a personal checking or savings account then the student/authorized user can make payment to SHU:
    • Online:  by logging on to their student account
    • Mail: 
      • Sacred Heart University
        Attn: Student Accounts, W193
        5151 Park Avenue
        Fairfield, CT 06825
      • Include the student's name and SHU ID number with the payment
  • In general, a 529 plan account will not work with the semester payment plan
• Late Fee Policy
  • When payment is not received by the semester due date, a late fee will be assessed at the rate of 0.75% per month on the unpaid balance (annual rate of 9%), such charge is to be computed from the due date.

The Monthly Online Installment Payment Plan schedules an automatic electronic transfer of funds from your checking/savings (USD) account or AMEX/Discover/JCB/MasterCard/VISA directly to Sacred Heart University.

• Monthly Payment Plans are administered by Sacred Heart University.
• Enrollment benefits:
  • More time to pay the term's balance by deferment of payments
  • Avoid interest
  • Auto-pay scheduled payments allows for automatic payment to be deducted from your saved payment method, ensuring all payment due dates are met
  • Estimated Financial Aid funding is taken into consideration to reduce outstanding balance
• Payment Plan Payment amounts are determined by the single semester's (fall or spring only) outstanding balance 24 hours before the scheduled payment plan payment net of approved and scheduled Financial Aid awarded funding
  • A minimum balance due of $250 is required to enroll
• All prior terms must be paid in full to enroll
  • Note: Prior term enrollment or adjustment will be not be included in fall or spring payment plan.
    • Example 1: If enrollment for summer courses is made after enrollment in the fall payment plan (May), the fall payment plan will not capture the balance for the summer courses
    • Example 2:  If enrollment for winter (intensive session between fall and spring terms) courses (December/January) is made after enrollment in the spring payment plan (November), the spring payment plan will not capture the balance for winter courses
    • Example 3:  Enrolled in spring payment plan and then an adjustment is made to fall semester financial assistance award, creating an owing balance. The new owing balance will not be captured in the spring payment plan. The plan will only address the balance of the term.
• Structured Monthly Payment Plans are not available for late spring, summer or past due balances
• To cancel payment plan enrollment, submit request online
• Late Fee Policy
  • When payment is not received by the due date, a late fee will be assessed at the rate of 0.75% per month on the unpaid balance (annual rate of 9%), such charge is to be computed from the due date.

Payment Plan Schedule

Fall 2026

Enrollment Window: approximately May 18 - June 29, 2026

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee only 

Five (5) Scheduled Payments:

• July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1 & November 1

Enrollment Window: June 30 - July 30, 2026

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee only 

Four (4) Scheduled Payments: 

• August 1, September 1, October 1 & November 1

Enrollment Window: July 31 - August 30, 2026

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee
• 25% of balance due 

Three (3) Scheduled Payments:

• September 1, October 1 & November 1

Enrollment Window: August 31 - September 29, 2026

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee
• 50% of balance due

Two (2) Scheduled Payments:

• October 1 & November 1

Spring 2027

Enrollment Window: approximately November 16 - November 29, 2026

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee only 

Five (5) Scheduled Payments: 

• December 1, January 1, February 1, March 1 & April 1

Enrollment Window: November 30 - December 30, 2026

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee only

Four (4) Scheduled Payments:  

• January 1, February 1, March 1 & April 1

Enrollment Window: December 31, 2026 - January 30, 2027

Due at time of enrollment:

• $65 enrollment fee
• 25% of balance due

Three (3) Scheduled Payments:

• February 1, March 1 & April 1

Additional Payment Plan Information

Payment Plan Adjustments

Scheduled payment values will be updated automatically in accordance with adjustments to the semester's charges/other payments received (including changes to Financial Aid award).

The notification regarding the amount that will be automatically paid/processed on the scheduled payment date will be emailed 24 hours prior to payment processing.

Adjustments for separate semesters will not be updated in the payment plan balance. Payment Plans are term-specific. Examples: If enrollment for summer (May through August) or winter courses (December/January) is made after enrollment in the payment plan, the payment plan for fall (summer) or spring (winter) will not capture the balance for the summer/winter intensive session courses.

Limits to Payment Plan Enrollment

Only one payment plan is permitted per student, per semester. Installment Payment Plans are only offered for the fall and spring semesters, separately. Amount of plan must be equal to or greater than $250.

Enrolling in the fall plan will not cause automatic enrollment in the spring plan. Semester-specific enrollment by the student or authorized user is required.

Late Enrollment

When enrolling into the plan after the semester's due date, the missed payment(s) will be required to be paid upon enrollment.

Fees

• The Payment Plan processing fee is $65 per semester
• There are no additional fees for payments made via USD checking or savings account
• The processing fee is non-refundable

Payment Options

Payments are automatically debited from the saved payment method.  
In general, 529 plan accounts are not compatible with the payment plan.  

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid are responsible for paying the portion not covered by pre-credited aid according to the payment plan elected. The scheduled payment amounts will adjust according to changes to confirmed financial aid resources (this will include funding in an "estimated" disbursement status).

Winter, Late Spring & Summer Intensive Terms/Sessions

There are no structured monthly payment plans available for these sessions.
If enrollment in such terms is made after enrollment of the semester's payment plan, the payment plan will not capture the new term's balance.
These terms will need to be paid separate from the fall or spring payment plan.  

• Example 1:  in November enroll in Spring payment plan, in December register for Winter classes; the Spring payment plan will not capture Winter charges
• Example 2:  in June enroll in Fall payment plan, in July register for Summer classes; the Fall payment plan will not capture Summer charges

Scheduled Payments

If cancellation of the scheduled payment is elected, this will result in an automatic cancellation of the semester's payment plan.

Failed Payments

If the Monthly Online Installment Payment Plan payment fails or is not received in compliance with the payment plan due date, the agreement will be canceled.

The University reserves the right to:

• Prohibit participation in this payment option due to failed payments
  and/or
• Require payment in the form of certified funds

In addition, failed payment are subject to a returned payment fee of $40 per transaction.

The Guaranteed Payment Plan (GPP) is offered only to Part-Time Undergraduate and Graduate students who are eligible for employer tuition reimbursement.

This plan allows students to register for the current semester while deferring tuition payment until the payment date designated for the semester. The participant is required to make payment to Sacred Heart University by the due date on the Guaranteed Payment Plan (GPP) form.

• Submit request to enroll in the GPP online
  • Submission of a signed letter on company letterhead from the employer validating the tuition reimbursement policy/student’s eligibility is required in order to participate in this plan
• Guaranteed Payment Plan Fee of $80 is assessed once per semester
• Students must submit payment in accordance with the GPP form due date(s)
• A $90 late fee will be charged if payment is received after the designated due date
• University reserves the right to refuse acceptance of future Guaranteed Payment Plan for participation

How to Make Payment

• Log on to account to make payment online
• Mail check to:
  Sacred Heart University
  Attn: Office of the Cashier
  5151 Park Avenue
  Fairfield, CT 06825
  • Make check payable to: Sacred Heart University
  • Include student ID number with payment
• Make a payment by cash, check or credit card at the Fairfield-West Campus-West building, Cashiering window, W192

The University may elect not to have online financial services available during specific times.

The Hartford Healthcare Employer Reimbursement Plan (HHC-GPP) is plan is available only to part-time undergraduate and graduate students who are employed with Hartford HealthCare.
This plan allows students to register for the current semester while deferring tuition payment until the payment date designated for the semester. The participant is required to make payment to Sacred Heart University by the due date on the Hartford HealthCare Guaranteed Payment Plan form.

• Confirmation of employment with HHC is the first mandatory requirement
  • Go to Student Financial Assistance to submit a tuition discount form.
• When employment is confirmed and the tuition discount is awarded, submit request for deferred due date enrollment online
• Students must submit payment in accordance with the HHC-GPP form due date(s).
• A $90 late fee will be charged if payment is received after the designated due date
• University reserves the right to
  • Refuse acceptance of future Guaranteed Payment Plan for participation.
  • Refuse enrollment if not confirmed as eligible Hartford HealthCare employee

How to Make Payment

• Log on to account to make payment online
• Mail check to:
  Sacred Heart University
  Attn: Office of the Cashier
  5151 Park Avenue
  Fairfield, CT 06825
  • Make check payable to: Sacred Heart University
  • Include student ID number with payment
• Make a payment by cash, check or credit card at the Fairfield-West Campus-West building, Cashiering window, W192

The University may elect not to have online financial services available during specific times.