SHU Online Students
General Payment/Billing Policies
- Student Accounts may only assist students.
- All other parties must be identified by the student as an Authorized Payer/User
- Authorized payers/users
- May speak/meet with Student Accounts on the student's behalf
- May view online billing, enroll in a semester payment plan online and submit payment online
- Billing statements
- Published (and archived) online monthly for balances due
- Paper statements are available by submitting a request online.
- Students must be enrolled in a payment plan, paid in full, and/or covered by Student Financial Assistance by the semester's due date to:
- Participate in a semester
- Register/change course enrollment
- If accounts are not paid by the semester due date:
- Registered courses may be subject to cancellation on a date determined by the University
- Adding or dropping classes may not be permitted
- Future course registration may require payment first (pre-payment) or payment in certified US funds (i.e. certified bank check or money order) may be required
- Balance may be referred to a third party agency for collection. Review the promissory agreement on the Student Accounts Online Access page.
- Course registration is permitted based on schedule determined by Registrar's Office. When course registration is completed after the semester's due date, payment is due upon registration. Billing will be reflected online within 24 business hours of registration.
- 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 to be computed from the due date.
- Sacred Heart University reserves the right to withhold a student’s transcript and/or diploma, as well as prevent registration in future courses, until all student financial obligations are satisfied.
- Outside scholarships are applied in accordance with the support submitted with the scholarship payment. Visit the FAQs on Awards webpage for more information.
- If the scholarship does not specify the semester to apply the scholarship to, it will be divided equally over fall and spring semesters.
- Payments are processed upon receipt to the cashiering office (in person or by mail) and will be reflected in the student's online real time account activity details.
- ACH (checking/savings bank account) payments submitted online will be reflected as a resource upon submission but are not considered as cleared by the bank for a period of ten (10) days
| Semester | Due Date | Registration Begins (approx.) | Statements Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Mods 1 & 2 | August 15 | April | July (billing data presented online after May 15) |
| Spring/Mods 3 & 4 | January 1 | Early November | December (online starting in Late November) |
| Late Spring/Summer/Mods 5 & 6 | April 15 | February | March |
| Summer 2 | June 1 | February | May |
The University may elect not to have online financial services available during specific times.
- Log on to enroll in a semester (Fall, Spring or Late Spring/Summer 1) payment plan (see Option 3 for details)
- Pay in full online with a US dollar checking or savings account, AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard or VISA, or, for students using funds from outside the US, use the international wire option
- 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.
- 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).
- Failed Online Payments
Sacred Heart University reserves the right to prohibit future online payment should online payments fail to clear the bank account used. In addition, 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
- Mail payments to
- US Dollar cash payments in person
- Fairfield - West Campus cashiering window, W192
- 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.
The Monthly Online Installment Payment Plan schedules an automatic electronic transfer of funds from your checking/savings (USD) account directly to Sacred Heart University.
- Monthly Payment Plans are administered by Sacred Heart University.
- Enrollment benefits:
- More time to pay your semester's balance by deferment of payments
- Avoid interest
- Auto-pay scheduled payments allows for automatic payment to be deducted from your bank account (ACH checking/savings) or credit card, 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 semester's outstanding balance 24 hours before scheduled payment plan payment net of approved and scheduled Financial Aid awarded funding
- A minimum balance due of $100 is required to enroll
- All prior terms must be paid in full in order to enroll in the payment plan.
- 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. - To cancel payment plan enrollment, submit a request online
Payment Plan Schedule
Fall 2025 | Mods 1 & 2
Enrollment Window: July 7 - August 25, 2025
- Three (3) Scheduled Payments + 3% of balance on Day of Enrollment: August 29, September 26, & October 24
Enrollment Window: August 26- September 19, 2025
- Two (2) Scheduled Payments + 3% of balance on Day of Enrollment: September 26 & October 24
Enrollment Window: September 20 - October 17, 2025
- One (1) Scheduled Payment + 3% of balance on Day of Enrollment: October 24
Spring 2026 | Mods 3 & 4
Enrollment Window: approximately November 27, 2024 - January 2, 2026
- Three (3) Scheduled Payments: January 9, February 6 & March 6, 2026
- Due Upon Enrollment
- 3% of balance
- Due Upon Enrollment
Enrollment Window: January 3 - January 30, 2026
- Two (2) Scheduled Payments: February 6 & March 6, 2026
- Due Upon Enrollment
- 3% of balance
- Due Upon Enrollment
Enrollment Window: January 31 - February 27, 2026
- One (1) Scheduled Payment: March 6, 2026
- Due Upon Enrollment
- 3% of balance
- Due Upon Enrollment
Late Spring/Summer (SS) 2025 | Mods 5 & 6
Enrollment Window: March 16 - April 24, 2026
Three (3) Scheduled Payments: May 1, May 29, & June 26
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- Due Upon Enrollment
- 3% of balance
- Due Upon Enrollment
Enrollment Window: April 25 - May 22, 2026
- Two (2) Scheduled Payments: May 29, & June 26
- Due Upon Enrollment
- 3% of balance
- Due Upon Enrollment
Enrollment Window: May 23 - June 19, 2026
- One (1) Scheduled Payment: June 26
- Due Upon Enrollment
- 3% of balance
- Due Upon Enrollment
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. Amount of plan must be equal to or greater than $100.
Enrolling in the fall plan will not cause automatic enrollment in the spring or late spring plan. Semester-specific enrollment by the student or authorized user is required.
Late Enrollment
When enrolling into the plan after the first scheduled payment due date, the missed payment(s) may be required to be paid upon enrollment.
Fees
There are no fees for the Installment payment plan or for payments made online. (USD) However, a down payment of 3% of balance due on day of enrollment.
Payment Options
Payments are automatically debited from the saved payment method.
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).
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
- payment in the form of certified funds and/or
- cancellation of registered course(s)
This 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 Guaranteed Payment Plan form.
- Start with Student Financial Assistance. Submit a tuition discount form
- When confirmed as eligible for the tuition discount, submit request for deferred due date enrollment online
- 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
- refuse enrollment if not confirmed as eligible Hartford Healthcare employee
| Semester | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Fall (Mods 1 & 2) | 7th business day of November |
| Spring (Mods 3 & 4) | 7th business day of April |
| Late Spring/Summer 1 (Mods 5 & 6) | 7th business day of June |
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, Cashiering window, W192
The University may elect not to have online financial services available during specific times.
This plan is available only to Part-Time Undergraduate and Graduate SHU Online 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 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
- 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
| Semester | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Fall (Mods 1 & 2) | 7th business day of November |
| Spring (Mods 3 & 4) | 7th business day of April |
| Late Spring/Summer 1 (Mods 5 & 6) | 7th business day of June |
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, Cashiering window, W192
The University may elect not to have online financial services available during specific times.