Payment Information

Student Schedule Bills will be mailed approximately 2 months prior to each term. Semester Bills are mailed to the student's permanent address unless an alternative address has been given to the Student Business Services Office. Monthly Statements are emailed to the student’s CUChicago email address (if there is an outstanding balance). Service Charges in the amount of 1.5% or minimum of $25.00 will be assessed to the students tuition account on the unpaid balance. Student account information may also be obtained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Concordia Connect (portal) and click on the student services tab. Also, using the portal is vital. Business Services uses all forms of communication when contacting a student in regards to their tuition account. Email is the the primary source of communication as well as posting messages/announcements on the portal.

Failure to receive a statement is not sufficient reason for not making payments by the published due date. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their address information current. Address corrections can be updated via the web or by completing a change of address form and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.

Payment Methods
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Payment in Full

Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) are acceptable methods of payment. (Visa will ONLY be accepted through September 1, 2010)

Payments may be mailed to:
Concordia University - Chicago
Student Business Services
7400 Augusta Street
River Forest. IL 60305

Payment Methods
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Payments may be made in person, over the telephone, online, or through a monthly tuition payment plan. Payments made in person may be made via cash, money order, personal check or credit card (at no additional charge). Payments over the phone must be made via credit card. Effective September 1, 2010, all such credit card payments taken over the phone shall be subject to a 2.75% convenience fee to be added to the total amount of the payment.

Payments mailed directly to the university must be in the form of cash, personal check or money order. Payments made on line must be in the form of either a bank account (ACH) transaction or credit card. Online payments shall be made at www.cuchicago.edu/creditcardpayments. Effective September 1, 2010, on line credit card payments are subject to a 2.75% convenience fee. On line payments made via ACH shall not incur any additional charges.

Monthly Payments - This plan is for the Undergraduate population only.

Monthly payment can be made through our third-party provider - Tuition Pay Plan.

 

Payment Methods
	Cash Check Money Order
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Financial Assistance

Available by contacting the Office of Student Financial Planning. The Office of Student Financial Planning makes loan determinations. All questions regarding the awarding of student loans should be directed to this office.

1. Signature Loan – An application can be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Planning
2. Federal Funds – Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance may be obtained and a form filled out through the Office of Student Financial Planning or apply on-line at www.FAFSA.ed.gov
3. Scholarships and Grants – Offered in the form of need and non-need based programs are available to eligible students.

Financial aid recipients must have completed the verification process and signed the award letter, any applicable promissory note(s), and required loan paperwork before aid will appear on the Student Schedule Bill. It is the student’s responsibility to follow through with the entire financial assistance process prior to the published billing due dates. If the Student schedule bill does not reflect financial assistance it will be the student’s responsibility to pay for the course(s) before registration and then use federal funds for personal reimbursement.

Summer 2010 Due Date - UNDERGRADUATE AND TRADITIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

1. If you register for summer courses before April 19, 2010 a bill will be sent to you with payment due on or before May 14, 2010. A bill will be sent to any student registering after that date up to May 7, 2010.
   
   
2. Any student wishing to register for summer courses after May 7th, 2010 will have to pre-pay for the course(s) with the Business Services Office.
   
   
3. Financial Assistance may be available by contacting the Office of Student Financial Planning.

Fall 2010 Due Date - UNDERGRADUATE AND TRADITIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

1. If you register for fall courses before June 30, 2010 a bill will be sent to you with payment due no later than July 30, 2010. If you register after June 30, 2010 a bill will be sent to you accordingly up until July 23, 2010 with the same due date of July 30, 2010. (later registration does not delay the payment due date of the term).
   
   
2. Any student wishing to register for fall courses after July 23, 2010 will have to pre-pay for the course(s) with the Business Services Office.
   
   
3. Financial Assistance is available by contacting the Office of Student Financial Planning.

Spring 2010 Due Date - UNDERGRADUATE AND TRADITIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

1. If you register for spring courses before November 5, 2010 a bill will be sent to you with payment due no later than December 3, 2010. If you register after November 5, a bill will be sent to you accordingly up until November 26, 2010 with the same due date of December 3, 2010 (later registration does not delay the payment due date for the term).
   
   
2. Any student wishing to register for spring courses after November 26, 2010 will have to pre-pay for course(s) with the Business Services Office.
   
   
3. Financial Assistance is available by contacting the Office of Student Financial Planning.

Late Charges - ON ANY STUDENT ACCOUNT

A Late Charge of 1.5% or a minimum of $25.00 each month, calculated on the outstanding balance, will be added each month to a delinquent account. Any student with an outstanding balance:

• Will not be permitted any further registrations
• Will not be allowed to receive any transcripts
• Will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies or receive a diploma

Returned Checks

Any payment presented to the University that is returned unpaid to the Business Services Office will be charged a penalty of $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for the second offense, and $75.00 for the 3rd offense. After three NSF payments, the student will be required to pay all future payments with guaranteed funds by the published due dates. There will be a $10.00 fee charged for any ACH returned payment.