Responsible University Official: Associate Vice-President and University Controller
Responsible Office: Student Accounts Office
Last Reviewed: December 16, 2021
Non-compliance with this policy can be reported through this website.
The payment of tuition and all other applicable fees becomes the responsibility of the student upon registration at the university. All balances are due by the first day of the semester. Student accounts that are past due are encumbered and subject to interest, late fees, and are prohibited from accessing university services including but not limited to registration, grades, housing assignments, diplomas, and transcripts. Students whose registration privileges have been revoked or canceled prior to the start of the semester for failure to make timely payments are not permitted to attend class or occupy university housing.
Student Accounts that are past due more than 90 days after the end of the semester and who are inactive, will be referred to a third party collection agency and/or attorney for collection.
Per §805 “Communication in connection with debt collection” of the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, the purpose of this policy is to explain the importance of students to managing their accounts, impact of not making timely payments, and provide communication in connection with collection and management of student accounts.
Fair Debt Collection Practice Act
Upon registration, the student incurs a financial obligation to the university. Tuition, room and board and other fees are due and must be paid in full by the first day of the semester or upon registration if later, unless a student is actively participating in a GW monthly payment plan.
Student accounts that are not paid in full by the first day of the semester and / or not actively participating in a GW monthly payment plan are considered past due and are subject to the following:
Encumbrance: A restriction placed on an account.
GW Monthly Payment Plan
Student Accounts Website: Past Due Accounts
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Student Accounts Office | 202-994-7350 | [email protected] |
Responsible University Official: Associate Vice-President and University Controller
Responsible Office: Student Accounts Office
Last Reviewed: December 16, 2021
Non-compliance with this policy can be reported through this website.
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