Frequently Asked Questions About Paying Your Bill
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Is there a fee to pay my bill?
There is a service fee if you pay by credit card. The fee is 2.85% of the amount being
paid and is added to your credit card. A minimum fee of $1.00 applies. There is no
service fee if you choose to pay online by electronic check (ACH). There is also no
service fee if you send a check by mail or pay at an enrollment center by cash (only
Fall River accepts cash), check or money order.
Why is the fee charged?
In reviewing the costs of credit card usage, we have found that credit card fees have increased dramatically in the last several years. These costs must be accounted for in the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ budget. This change will benefit Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Community College and students by enabling the college to allocate the savings to other areas in critical need of funding.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is partnering with Nelnet Campus Commerce to offer online payments. The service fee covers the cost of processing the payment transaction, security compliance and certification requirements that ensure the protection of sensitive and personal consumer data.
We are consistently working to keep costs down while maintaining high-quality programs
and services. While credit card payments are a convenient way to pay your tuition
and fee bill, the cost to provide this convenience has grown substantially. This change
allows us to reduce costs while continuing to provide a variety of payment options
to meet your needs.
Are there alternative payments methods that will allow me to avoid paying this service
fee?
There are no service fees for payments made by cash, money order, check or E-check.
To pay online by E-check, select the ACH payment method. Simply enter your bank account routing number and account number in the fields provided. This payment method is free of charge. Although it cost the College $1.50 per e-check processed, we will not pass on this fee to our students and the college will absorb this fee in order to offer our students the option of choosing this fee-free alternative to credit card payments.
NOTE: If your E-check is rejected due to insufficient funds in your account, it will
be treated like a bounced check. A $10 returned check fee will apply for each insufficient
funds e-check processed.
Is Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ the only college/university/company contracting with
a third-party processor that charges service fees?
No, the changes in the credit payment structure are similar to those that have been
adopted by many entities across the country where online credit card payments are
made available through a third-party processor who assesses a service fee for processing
the payment. The service fee goes directly to the third-party processor to cover the
fees charged by the credit card companies. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ does not keep
any of these fees.
Who is the third party provider?
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ has contracted with Nelnet Campus Commerce, a trusted third-party
payments processing processor for colleges and universities. Nelnet Campus Commerce
maintains PCI-DSS Level 1 certification as well as NACHA, FERPA, and GLB compliance.
Would it be more beneficial for me to accept a student loan, if I am eligible?
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ strongly urges our students to give careful thought, consideration, and budget planning before paying your bill with a credit card, especially if you plan to only make your minimum monthly payment toward your credit card bill. It is always wise to only use credit cards when you know you will be able to pay the balance in full before accruing high interest charges and/or late penalties.
Avoid long-term, high-interest debt whenever possible. If you’ve been offered student educational loans, such as Direct Loans awarded through our Financial Aid Office, we urge you to weigh options and compare interest rates before paying your tuition and fee charges with a credit card. Student loan interest rates are typically much lower than credit card interest rates. Check with our Financial Aid Office to obtain the latest student loan interest rates and repayment periods.
Keep in mind: if you are eligible for student loans, in order to defer payment of your tuition and fee payment while your loan is in process, you must:
- Be officially offered the loans by our Financial Aid Office,
- Accept them on or prior to the due date of your bill; and,
- Be awarded enough loan funds to cover your entire account balance.
Otherwise, you must pay in full the amount not covered by student loans by the due
date, regardless of the payment method you choose.