Fall and Spring Charges
Tuition and fees are due and payable prior to the beginning of each semester. Failure to pay current semester charges may cause your schedule to be canceled. Account balances that remain unpaid will incur a 5 percent interest charge monthly. Students with account balances after the start of a session will incur a onetime late payment fee after the start of a semester of 10 percent of the balance on the account Unpaid charges on your account will prevent you from registering for an upcoming term. Continuing students who do not preregister are charged a $100.00 late pre-registration fee. Visit www.ecsu.edu for current tuition fees charges and other charges.
Pre-Registration Charges
A $100 non-refundable fee will be assessed for any continuing student who fails to pre-register prior to deadline.
Late Registration Charges
Any student who completes registration after the last official registration date must pay a $100 late registration charge.
Post Office
The Dr. Clifford L. Jones, Sr.,Post Office is located in the Ridley Center. All residential students receive a rental mailbox per calendar year with the cost included in tuition. Non-residential students may rent a campus mailboxes for an annual fee of $26.50. Postal services include postage stamps: Money Orders: Express mail; priority, registered and certified mail; and delivery and pick-up of mail to and from offices and residence halls. Contact: Mr. Christopher Jones, Post Office (252)335-3382.
Interest and Penalties
Pursuant to G.S. 105-241.1 (1), an interest charge at the established rate will be added to any past due account receivable from the date due until paid. A late payment penalty of no more than 10 percent of the account receivable may also be added to all past-due accounts. ECSU may waive a late payment penalty for good cause or reason.
Other Charges
Although fixed charges for tuition and fees are kept to a minimum, the University, with the approval of the Board of Governors, reserves the right to alter these charges at any time with or without prior notice, if costs of materials and services make it necessary. All charges and fees for each semester, including tuition, meals, room, and other fees, are due on or before the day of official registration. If a student is unable to pay the full cost on or before registration day, parents or prospective independent students should contact the Office of Business and Finance – Student Accounts at (252) 335-3471 to receive information regarding tuition payment plans.