NSU Payment Policy

Payment Options: Choose from paying in full at registration, utilizing financial aid, or using payment plans. Check your account status in SharkLink.

Billing: NSU eBill notifications are sent in the middle of each month. Pay promptly to avoid late fees.

Balances: Resolve any outstanding debts to ensure seamless registration for upcoming semesters. Failure to clear balances within 30 days results in a hold and incurs a $100 late fee.

• Undergraduate students: Failure to meet financial obligations by the payment deadline will result in the cancellation of class registration on the first day of the semester. This may not apply to select professional undergraduate programs, NSU full-time employees, and students receiving veterans’ education benefits.

If you have any questions, call us at (954) 262-5200 or visit our Contact Us page.

Financial Aid Requirements

Financial aid recipients must fulfill all requirements promptly to ensure disbursement. This may involve completing an online Master Promissory Note, undergoing entrance counseling for first-time loan borrowers, or submitting additional documentation.

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On-Campus Residents

Students with outstanding balances must contact a Student Accounts representative before their check-in date for payment, payment plan set-up, or the completion of outstanding financial aid requirements at (954) 262-5200. Please be advised that students will not be able to check in to the Residential Life and Housing halls until all requirements to satisfy their outstanding balance have been fulfilled.

Veteran Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits

Students utilizing Veteran Affairs (VA) educational benefits are supported per Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e) of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. NSU ensures that no penalties are imposed on students receiving benefits under Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment) or Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill®) due to delays in funding disbursement from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Paying your NSU Bill

Managing your NSU bills is made simple with our streamlined process. 

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Third-Party Billing at NSU

At NSU, we accept Florida Prepaid College Plans, covering tuition, fees, and housing costs, though students are accountable for any gaps. New students must authorize payment to NSU with Florida Prepaid. Plans vary for restricted and unrestricted scenarios. Additionally, we offer various tuition assistance plans, including deferment and direct billing.  

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Financial Holds and Collections

We understand the importance of addressing outstanding balances promptly. Here's how we can help you navigate financial holds and collections:

• Financial Holds: Student accounts may have various holds placed on them due to outstanding balances, such as Transcript/Diploma Holds, Bursar Holds, Late Payment Holds, Declined Payment Holds, and Collections Holds.
  • NSU assesses a $25 declined payment fee for each declined payment, including installment payments that are part of a payment plan and payments made by check or credit card. A declined payment hold is placed on the account until the declined payment and assessed fee have been paid. 

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• Collections: The Collections Department is dedicated to managing past-due student accounts, working diligently to resolve outstanding balances and prevent escalation to third-party agencies. Students can avoid their accounts being escalated to a third-party agency by paying the balance in full or setting up a payment arrangement.   

Learn About Our Collections Process

Institutional Loan Repayment

Uncover a wealth of resources designed to guide you through easily managing and repaying your loans.

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