Payment Methods and Policies

Billing statements are emailed monthly if there has been any account activity or if there is a balance due.

Statements are posted online on a monthly basis via the online Student Account Center which can be accessed by logging into AARC.

Students are required to maintain an accurate address with the College. If you will be moving please update your address via AARC or contact the Registrar.

Failure to receive a student account statement is not an adequate reason for nonpayment.

Make all checks and money orders payable to Simmons University. You must include the student's account number on the check. Post-dated checks will not be accepted. Send payments using the enclosed remittance envelope, with the billing stub, to the following address:

Simmons University

P.O. Box 414104 Boston, MA 02241-4104

Payments without the billing stub must be brought or mailed directly to the Cashier Window at the University:

Simmons University, Cashier Window

300 The Fenway

Boston, MA 02115-5898

A fee of $20 will be charged for any dishonored check. Student Financial Services will wait 5 business days for an electronic check to clear and 10 business for a paper check to clear before lifting any financial obligation holds.

Many students and families take advantage of the monthly payment plan through Nelnet (formerly TMS) to cover the cost of tuition or to supplement any remaining balance not covered by financial aid or loans. The monthly payment plan is an interest-free alternative to lump sum payments at bill time. Such arrangements must be made well in advance of the bill due date to avoid late fees.

For all on campus students (including LIS Online and Nutrition Online), please apply at https://simmons.afford.com/. The application fee for the academic year (Fall and Spring) is $55.00, and the application fee per term (Fall or Spring) is $35.00. The monthly payment plan is not a payment option during the summer semester for on campus students.

Please apply at https://simmonsonline.afford.com/if you are an online student enrolled in one of the following programs: Nursing@Simmons, SocialWork@Simmons, BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons, MPH@Simmons, MBA@Simmons, or HealthCareMBA@Simmons. Payment plans are generally available for enrollment one week prior to registration for the term. The application fee is $35.00 per term.

Nelnet Customer Service can be reached at 800-722-4867.

Online Payment - E-Check and Credit Card

Simmons provides the convenience of making a quick and easy online payment towards your student account. If you are a student, this is available to you through the Student Account Center which you can access through Simmons Connection. If you would like to make a payment on behalf of a student, please see the information below on becoming an "Authorized User". There is no fee for the electronic check payment option. Please note that a convenience fee of 2.85% will be charged by the provider for the credit card payment option. Simmons University does not charge nor collect the convenience fee. Credit cards currently accepted are: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express

Authorized users

Authorized users are individuals such as parents, an employer, a spouse, etc. who can make payments on behalf of a Simmons student. In order to become an Authorized User, the student MUST first grant the access. After the access has been granted, the authorized user will automatically receive an email with instructions on how to log in and make payments. Authorized Users will only have access to the financial information the student has made available to them through the Student Account Center. They will NOT have access to anything on AARC, such as grades and registration information.

If you have already been granted access as an Authorized User, you may login using your username and password.

Instructions for payments via wire transfers will be mailed with the first billing statement sent each semester. You may also request instructions by calling the Office of Student Financial Services at (617) 521-2001 or (617) 521- 2009.

Simmons University welcomes all college and university savings plans. Student Financial Services recommends that parents contact their individual plan provider for specific information regarding how to initiate payment. Most 529 plans send payment directly to the University based on an invoice supplied by the 529 holder. Some plans request that the University provide the invoice on behalf of the student. Please let Student Financial Services know if your plan provider requires documentation from University directly.

If you are using a pre-paid tuition plan to pay for tuition, such as the UPlan, please provide Student Financial Services with the provider name and the amount you will be using for the upcoming academic year. Once we receive this information, we will credit your account and ensure the timely receipt of payment from the plan provider.

Please Note:

Credit card payments and direct debits are not accepted at the Cashier's Window. These payment sites are for Tuition and Fees ONLY.

If you would like to make a deposit, please call the Admissions Office for instructions on how to make an online deposit payment. If you make your deposit here, your Admissions Office will NOT be notified of this payment.

On-Campus Graduate Programs:

*The payment due date has been extended to August 24th, 2020 for the Fall 2020 semester only

Online Graduate Programs (Nursing@Simmons, SW@Simmons, MBA@Simmons, HCMBA@Simmons, MPH@Simmons & BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons)

Late fees & penalties

Payments received at the University after the due date on the billing statement are subject to late payment fees. A

$100 late fee will be assessed if the balance is not paid in full by the tuition payment deadline. Another $100 late fee will be assessed if the balance has not been paid in full by the first day of classes for that semester.

Student accounts must be paid in full before a student may attend class. Students who do not settle their accounts prior to the first day of classes may have their schedules canceled and will have to select courses on a space- available basis.

Any account that is severely delinquent may be referred to a collection agency or lawyer for collection. Any expenses incurred by the University in doing so will be added to the due balance.

Simmons University reserves the right to suspend any or all of its privileges and services to students who have not met their financial obligations to the University. Such services include the release of academic transcripts, diplomas, references, and placement materials, as well as access to various campus offices and facilities. Please note that Simmons has no deferred-payment plans. All University charges are payable by the applicable due dates or the late payment fees will be applied.

Enrollment Requirements related to Loans, Financial Aid, and Scholarships/Fellowships

For federal loans, students must meet particular enrollment requirements. All students need to be enrolled at half- time status or more to receive financial aid. For graduate students, half-time status is registered in at least 5 credits.

For merit scholarships awarded at time of acceptance, the credit requirements vary and are dependent on your level of award. Please refer to your scholarship offer letter to ensure you are consistently registered for the minimum number of credits required to maintain the scholarship.