Tuition and Fees

Current Charges

Current charges and student account payment information can be viewed at my.umary.edu under the My Finances tab, then Student Accounts, and the Go to TransAct link. Charges can include tuition, fees, campus housing and/or meal plan,  miscellaneous course fees, books, and other education-related charges.

Institutional Payment Plans

The University of Mary accepts cash, check, money order, and most major credit cards. Checks or money orders should be made payable to University of Mary and include the student’s ID.

Students and their invited payors may make payment via credit or debit card, bank account (ACH), or a participating 529 Savings Plan on the Go to TransAct payment portlet located at my.umary.edu. Students or their invited payor may also review and sign-up for a semester payment plan utilizing any of the payment options listed above. See the Current Charges section for instructions on how to access the Go to TransAct portlet. The Student Accounts Office can be reached at 701-355-8143 or 701-355-8082 or email of staccts@umary.edu for questions.

Payment Policies

All charges assessed by the University (tuition, fees, campus housing, meal plan, and other charges incurred) are due and payable during the assigned fee payment date each semester as noted on the University of Mary’s academic calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to view their semester charges at my.umary.edu  and ensure their balance is paid in full by the due date. Students may sign up for email and text (SMS) notifications on the Go to TransAct portlet. See Current Charges for instructions on how to access the Go to TransAct portlet on my.umary.edu.

If a student’s account is not paid on time, the student is subject to a $50 monthly late fee  and will not be allowed to attend future classes until payment is received. The University reserves the right to withhold official transcripts and diplomas until all financial obligations have been met or satisfactory payment arrangements have been made.

Tuition paid by each matriculated student covers the costs of instruction, library services and convocations. No additional fees are charged for these services. For some classes, there are course laboratory and program fees in addition to the regular tuition. Expenses for housing and transportation and charges for liability insurance related to student teaching, clinical experience, practical or internships are the responsibility of the student.

The University of Mary reserves the right to amend listed charges at the beginning of any term. Changes will be communicated to affected students via their UMary student email account. All charges are payable in US currency.

Room and Board

All students living in university residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Students living off-campus or in the student apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan but may purchase meals if they choose. Meals may not be charged. Applications for housing and meal plans may be requested from the Office of Student Development.

Hold Policy

Untimely payment of an outstanding student account balance will result in a hold being placed on a student account and the subsequent withholding of official transcripts and diplomas and denial of course registration. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Accounts to discuss any special circumstances surrounding an outstanding account balance.

Stop Payment/Replacement Check Policy

Students who wish to place a stop payment or request a replacement for their student account refund check for any reason, must wait 30 days from the actual date of issuance. Replacement checks will not be re-issued until 14 calendar days after the university confirms the stop payment.

Charge Appeal Policy

Charge appeals are petitions to change or remove charges on a student’s account. To appeal a charge on your student account, a student must fill out the Request to Review/Appeal Charge Form found on my.umary.edu.. Students may request a charge appeal for several reasons including a perceived violation of university policy, an advising error, a late fee/finance charge that should not have been assessed, or any other charge violation the student feels should be addressed. It should be noted that the university has published policies on tuition, fees, and refunds and charge appeal requests that simply disagree with the policy will not be granted.

If a student is requesting an exception to the policy, they must discuss with the Office of Financial Aid first to receive counseling concerning any implications a charge appeal may have on their financial aid eligibility.

The Director of Student Financial Services, along with the Vice President of Financial Affairs, will determine if university policies have been followed and make an adjustment based on their review. An email will be sent to the student’s University of Mary email account regarding their decision.

Bankruptcy Policy

For those past students who have filed or have been granted bankruptcy under the US Federal Bankruptcy Laws and would like to enroll or re-enroll at the University of Mary, it is expected that their tuition either be paid upon registration; or, in the case of Financial Aid or Third Party Reimbursement, their method of payment be provided to the Office of Student Accounts via email (staccts@umary.edu) along with any appropriate documentation.

Withdrawing from the University

Students who withdraw or are expelled from the University of Mary prior to and including the sixty percent point (i.e., less than or equal to sixty percent) in the semester may be required to repay some or all their financial aid received. Students who withdraw after the sixty percent point (i.e., greater than sixty percent) in the semester are considered to have earned all their financial aid. Federal student aid will be returned according to the Return of Title IV Funds policy. The amount of aid and the charges incurred are determined on a daily pro-rata basis prior to and including the sixty percent completion point in the semester (i.e., less than or equal to sixty percent).

As an example, if you complete thirty percent of the semester and then withdraw, you will earn thirty percent of your aid and you will therefore be charged thirty percent of your tuition and fees. If you completed sixty one percent of the semester and then withdraw, you will be considered to have earned all your financial aid for the semester and will not have charges adjusted; therefore, a student is not eligible for a refund. Consumable charges (housing and meal plan) are adjusted based on the proration schedule listed under Refund After the Commencement of Classes.

Students who have charges and aid adjusted upon withdrawal may be required to repay some of the aid already received. All unpaid account balances are the responsibility of the student to pay in full. It should be noted that the University reserves the right to withhold transcripts and students will not be allowed to re-enroll in classes until balances are made current. If a withdrawal results in a credit balance, the credit balance will be refunded to the student within 30 days of the date of the student’s notification of withdrawal. Any questions regarding the University of Mary’s adjustment policy of Federal Student Aid requirements can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at 701-355-8142 or the Office of Student Accounts at 701-355-8059.

Tuition Charges/Refunds Following Withdrawal

If for any reason an applicant is not accepted by the University of Mary, the applicant is entitled to a refund of all monies paid with the exception of the non-refundable application fee.

Enrollment Deposit Cancellation:

Applicants granted an offer of admission are requested to send an enrollment fee of $150 and complete an enrollment confirmation form to complete the acceptance and pre-registration process. This fee is refundable until May 1 for fall semester applicants, and September 15 for spring semester applicants. The University shall provide the student a 100% refund no later than 30 days after receiving the notice of cancellation,

Applicants who cancel after the deadline, regardless of date of the pre-registration process was completed, are not eligible for refund.

Refund after the commencement of classes:

1. Procedure for withdrawal/withdrawal date:
   1. A student choosing to withdraw from the University after the commencement of classes must contact their advisor or the Student Success Center to receive instructions on completing the University’s Exit Survey. To complete the exit survey, students must indicate when they would like to withdraw (Immediately or at the end of the applicable term) and submit.
   2. While the University of Mary is not an institution required to take attendance, faculty are required to monitor student attendance and are required to report excessive absences as defined in the University’s excessive absence policy found in the University catalog (catalog.umary.edu). The Office of Academic Affairs will investigate all reported excessive absences. Depending on the results of the Office of Academic Affairs investigation, a student may be administratively dropped or withdrawn from courses.
   3. A student’s date of withdrawal is determined by the Registrar’s Office.
   4. All refunds will be issued within 30 days of the determination of the withdrawal date.
2. Tuition and fee charges/refunds:
   1. Before the start of classes, the student is entitled to a refund of 100% of the tuition and fees, minus the enrollment fee of $150 if after the enrollment refund deadline.
   2. Students who withdraw or are expelled from the University within the semester add/drop period are entitled to 100% refund of tuition and course related fees.
   3. Students who withdraw or are expelled from the University after the semester add/drop period for which their tuition and fee charges are assessed, may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fee charges calculated through sixty percent point of the semester. The refund shall be determined by computing the percentage of a semester remaining after the date of withdrawal times the tuition and fees originally assessed.
   4. Students enrolled in accelerated courses who withdraw or are expelled from the University after the seventh day of an accelerated course are not eligible for any refund of tuition and fee charges accessed.
3. Consumable (Room and Board) Charges:
   1. Students who withdraw or are expelled consumable charges will be prorated according to the below chart based on the student’s date of housing and/or meal plan cancelation.

      1. Percentage of Semester Housing Fees Deducted from Student Account After Cancellation Date	Final Cancellation Date Eligible for Deduction
         75%	October 12, 2023 (Fall February 12, 2024 (Spring) June 14, 2024 (Summer)
         50%	November 10, 2023 (Fall) March 7, 2024 (Spring) July 11, 2024 (Summer)
         0%	All students who submit a cancellation on or after November 9, 2023 will be responsible for 100% of the associated fall semester housing fees. All students who submit a cancellation on or after March 8, 2024 will be responsible for 100% of the associated spring semester housing fees. All students who submit a cancellation on or after July 12, 2024, will be responsible for 100% of the associated summer semester housing fees.

          

4. Books and Supplies:
   1. Books and/or supplies purchased from the University bookstore may be returned for refund through the University bookstore up to seven days before the start of classes. 

Refunds

Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of student notification or date of school determination if withdrawn due to excessive absences or other criteria as specified in the school catalog. For additional information on refunds for course cancellations, see the policy under the Academic Life: General Policies  section.

Military and Veteran Information

In compliance with Title 38, United States Code, section 3679e, Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, the University of Mary permits Covered Individuals to register, attend and participate in classes with a Certificate of Eligibility or VA Form 22-1905. Covered Individuals are defined as veteran students using chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment ) and chapter 33 (Post-9/11 Veterans Education Benefit).

The University of Mary does not impose any penalties or late fees, does not deny access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or require Covered Individuals to borrow additional funds to meet his/her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the VA (Post9/11 Veterans Education Benefit). The University of Mary will process refunds for eligible Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) and VR&E (Chapter 31) students 30 days after the Financial Aid Office posts the first disbursement of the term, which is one week after the main campus last day to add/drop.