freshman transition program to-do list
For students participating in the partnership program between the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and Towson University (TU).
Step 16: Pay TU Housing and Student Services Bill
Deadline: September 9
Contact: 410-704-2100 |
The information below pertains to students entering fall 2009. Information for students entering fall 2010 will be available during April 2010.
The information below is a summary of estimated expense information for the complete program, however the specific billing information pertains to your Towson bill only. Please refer to CCBC Tuition Bill link for information about your CCBC Tuition bill.
You will receive two bills while participating in the Freshman Transition Program:
Freshman Transition Program Estimated Expense information*
| Expense/Description |
Amount |
Due Date |
Paid To |
Participation Agreement Fee
Nonrefundable fee to secure your space in the program. |
$300 |
May 1 |
Towson
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Housing Deposit (optional)
Only if on-campus housing is requested. Nonrefundable, but applied to student account for the spring term if the student remains in Towson housing. |
$350 |
May 1 |
Towson |
Student Services Fee*
The flat fee of $1,500 includes Towson student fees that provide identification cards, access to university recreation facilities, student e-mail accounts and other student services. |
$1,500 per semester | |
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CCBC Tuition
Per credit hour tuition charges vary by residency: $95-Baltimore County residents; $183-other Maryland residents; $274-non-Maryland residents. Minimum tuition charges are based on a 12 credit hour schedule. Visit www.ccbcmd.edu for current tuition rates. |
$1,140-$3,288 (approximate per semester if registered for 12 credit hours) |
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Towson housing (optional)*
Housing rates are approximate and based on double occupancy. visit www.towson.edu/housing for additional housing information. |
$2,527 (approximate per semester) |
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Board/Meal Plan (required only if living on campus)*
Several meal plans are available for resident and non-resident students. Visit www.towson.edu/dining for meal plan information. |
$1,892 (approximate per semester) |
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Parking (optional)*
Freshman students living on campus are not eligible for parking permits. Commuter students may choose to purchase a semester or annual parking permit. |
$230 (annual) | |
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*2008-2009 and/or 2009-2010 expenses are shown above and are subject to change.
The Towson Bursar’s Office goes paperless for fall 2009!
In order to make tuition bills more convenient and accessible to the campus community, the Towson Bursar’s Office will begin distributing all bills electronically in fall 2009. Here’s how the new e-Bill system works:
- Paper bills will no longer be mailed to your home.
- When bills are ready, students will receive an e-mail on their TU accounts instructing them to view their bill at the e-bill Web site.
- Students will be able to grant restricted access to parents, guardians, employers or other third parties to view and/or pay bills. These individuals will have access to the bills under a separate username and password.
- Bill payments can be made online, in person at the Bursar’s Office, or through the mail.
Additional information about e-bill will be distributed to campus and posted on the Bursar’s Office Web site in the coming months.
Towson Housing and Student Services Costs
Information pertaining to housing and student services costs, fees and billing can be found on the Towson Bursar’s Web site. Note: The Freshman Transition Program tuition rates are governed by CCBC.
Towson Payment Options
- Check: Please make checks payable to Towson University and include the student’s TU ID number on the front of the check.
- Pay your bill online: Payment in full of your spring term bill may be made by credit card at the Towson Online Services Web site. (Click Towson Online Services; Click Self Service; Click Learner Services; Click Finances; Click Make a Payment.) Your username and password are required to make a payment online. (See Activate Student Computing and E-mail Account in this package if you have not yet set up your student computing account.) Only one credit card can be submitted to make an online payment. Multiple credit card payments may be submitted on the bill payment coupon and mailed to the university in the self-addressed return envelope.
a) Note: Debit and bank check card payments cannot be processed through the Web payment site due to bank-imposed daily limits.
b) If necessary, please submit payment or verification of third-party funds (such as scholarships) to cover all charges by the deadline to Towson University, Bursar’s Office, Enrollment Services Center, Room 336, Towson, MD 21252-0001.
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Deferred Payment Plan: The university offers a Deferred Payment Plan which will be administered through a new 3rd Party business partner, who will begin working with the University and with our students and parents for 2009 fall academic term. The Deferred Payment Plan extends to students a monthly budget plan for meeting the cost of university fees and on-campus housing and meals for either the academic year or term. The contact person for the University is Dawn Kuessner, kuessner@towson.edu, 410-704-5239. Students will have the opportunity to set up a deferred payment agreement with the University’s new business partner, online through a Web link that will be on the Bursar’s Web site. Our business partner’s Customer Service Call Center’s telephone number will also be available, shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to contact the Bursar’s Office for additional information and questions. The University’s business partner is not affiliated with the University and does not act as the University’s agent. Accordingly, the University bears no responsibility for the acts or omissions of this partner. Moreover, a student’s liability for housing, student services, meals and fees is not discharged until payment is made in full.
Towson Late Fee
Bill payment must be received by the due date to avoid a late fee. A late fee of $75 will be assessed to the student’s financial account term if charges are paid after the scheduled bill payment due date, which appears on the bill.
Towson Refund Checks
If there is a credit balance as a result of cash, check, credit card payment or an adjustment of term charges, the Bursar’s Office will process a refund. Cash and check refunds are submitted to the Maryland State Comptroller’s Office. The refund check will be mailed to your permanent address. Credit card refunds will be credited back to the original credit card account that was used to satisfy the term charges and will take place after the drop/add period for that term.
Important: Your Financial Responsibility at Towson
You are responsible for paying your charges by the due date. E-mails will be sent to your TU account informing you of your bill. It is your responsibility to access your account on a regular basis. If you require additional information about tuition and fees, visit the Bursar Web site or call the Bursars Office at 410-704-2100 or 1-888-5-BURSAR. |
