Payment Options
All financial arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Students may view their current outstanding balances at any time through Self Service. Accordingly, the Business Office does not print or mail out paper statements, but emails notifications upon assessment of charges and periodically throughout the academic year. Students are required to use their Woodbury University email account for all official communication with the University, including financial account notices. Students can view and pay their bills at Self Service. Students are responsible for keeping their addresses current with the University Business Office. Woodbury accepts payments by credit and debit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover Card), check, wire transfer, and ACH. Credit card payments can be made online through Self Service.
The University offers the following payment options for students to pay their tuition, fees, and charges for room and board.
- Advance Payment
The balance of the student’s account—less any financial aid administered by the University—is payable in full upon assessment of charges, and due no later than the first day of classes. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid programs through the University’s Financial Aid department as early as possible. Financial aid not administered by the University will not be applied toward the student’s account, and thus will be part of the student’s outstanding balance. Tardy or incomplete financial aid applications as of the first day of classes, leading to late awards of financial aid, will not be applied toward the student’s account, and thus will be part of the student’s outstanding balance. Students with account balances outstanding on the first day of classes may be subject to administrative withdrawal for failure to pay tuition and fees.
- Semester Deferred Payment Plan
Students are permitted to pay charges for tuition, fees, and room and board—less any financial aid administered by the University—in installments as described below. A payment contract must be completed and signed by the student in the Business Office no later than the first day of classes. A $100 non-refundable fee will be charged for this service. Intensive Degree Program students (five- and seven- week programs) are not eligible for the Semester Deferred Payment Plan.
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Fall Semester
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If signed before
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If signed after
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2024
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7/26/24
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7/26/24
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July 26, 2024
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25%
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N/A
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August 13, 2024
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25%
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50%
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September 27, 2024
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25%
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25%
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October 25, 2024
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25%
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25%
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Spring Semester
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If signed before
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If signed after
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2025
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12/20/24
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12/20/2024
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December20, 2024
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25%
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N/A
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January 17, 2025
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25%
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50%
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February 14, 2025
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25%
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25%
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March 14, 2025
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25%
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25%
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Summer Semester
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If signed before
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If signed after
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2025
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4/25/25
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4/25/25
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April 25, 2025
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34%
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N/A
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May 23, 2025
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33%
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67%
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June 20, 2025
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33%
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33%
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Failure to pay the amount due on the designated payment date will be considered a default on the Semester Deferred Payment Plan and a late fee of $50 will be charged to the student’s account. Students who have defaulted (i.e., missed payments) may not be eligible for future Semester Deferred Payment Plans.
- Employer Payment Plan
Students are required to pay 25% of tuition charges plus all fees and room and board—less any financial aid administered by the University—upon assessment of charges, but no later than the first day of classes. The remaining student balance is due in full by the fourth week after the end of the respective semester, generally to allow for proof of grades/completion to employers. To qualify for this plan, the Business Office must receive a letter from the student’s employer (on the company’s letterhead) specifying the conditions under which the employer will pay for the student’s tuition charges. In the event the employer’s commitment is not honored, the student will be held responsible for any unpaid balances.
- Tuition Guarantee/Sponsor
Students with tuition or other financial guarantees must present or have delivered directly to the Business Office letters from their guarantor(s) (on the guarantor’s letterhead) specifying the conditions under which the guarantor(s) will pay for the student’s tuition charges. In the event tuition guarantees are not fully honored, the student will be held responsible for any unpaid balances.