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Have a question about making your tuition payments? Need more information about paying off student loans?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The friendly staff members in our office are eager to help you work through any concerns you have about managing your student account. In fact, the information provided below may answer many of your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your tuition bill is established once you have registered for classes. If you are eligible for financial aid, your aid will be credited to your account after you sign and return your financial aid letter or accept your aid via Self-Service<\/a>. Financial aid packages are typically available to accept in mid-March for first-year students and early June for returning students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While enrolled at Transylvania, you will need to choose a tuition payment plan each year. Submit the payment options form via Self-Service<\/a> by March 15<\/strong> for returning students or June 1<\/strong> for incoming students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financial FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Make a payment online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Releasing Student Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having trouble getting information about your student’s account?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accounts established with the university belong to the student, and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure payments are made on time and the account is in good standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information university officials can release about a student is restricted by federal law. This can sometimes be challenging for parents and family members if they do not fully understand these restrictions. Please read more below about the law and the steps your student can take to grant you access to information you may need or want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FERPA is a federal law (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania University’s full FERPA policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.<\/em> Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students” with the following rights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n