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Delinquent Payment Policy

If the account balance is not paid in full or a payment plan has not been established by the semester payment deadline, the account is subject to late payment fees, Financial holds and cancellation of registration.

Failure to make payments as agreed will result in the University terminating all financial arrangements, canceling registration  and denying all University services until the balance is paid in full. 

Financial holds are not removed until the account balance is paid, a payment agreement is established, or there is sufficient "approved" financial aid pending to clear the balance and to obtain financial approval. Furthermore, financial aid must be awarded and accepted by the student. For more information, see Financial Approval of Registration or our FAQ on completing an Authorization to apply federal Financial Aid to prior-year charges

The University requires that all accounts be paid in full by the end of the semester. Any account that remains delinquent will be transferred to the link to external web page Student Loan Department for servicing.  Once the account is transferred, the Student Account Note or balance is subject but not limited to principal, interest, late charges, collection fees, credit bureau reporting and any legal fees associated with the collection of the debt.  In accordance with California state law, all unpaid balances accrue 10% interest, per annum, on the balance remaining on the date of transfer.  Students are responsible for all fees associated in the collection of the debt.  A student with a balance due to the University will not be allowed any benefits from the University including, but not limited to, registration for courses, copies of transcripts or diplomas, and utilization of university housing and meals, until the balance is paid in full.  In addition all institutional loans or other loans guaranteed by the Federal Government must be in good (current) standing and exit interviews completed prior to the release of diplomas or transcripts.

A student with a prior collection account or poor payment history may forfeit the privilege of the monthly payment plan and be required to pre-pay all future charges of tuition, room and meal plans, link to external web page insurance costs and other miscellaneous fees, in guaranteed funds, prior to registering for any courses at the University.