Payment deadlines
The University operates strict payment deadlines for each academic year. A schedule of the payment deadlines and the relevant penalties for 2012/2013 is shown below:
Payment Deadlines
Payment in Full by Friday, 14 September 2012
Credit/Debit Card agreements must be set up by Friday, 14 September 2012
Confirmation of Sponsor by Friday, 14 September 2012
Payment in full/Confirmation of Sponsor (2nd semester starts only) by Friday, 25 January 2013
Late Penalties
Late payment of Tuition Fees: 3% of outstanding fee
Late payment of Accommodation Fees: 3% of outstanding fee
Failure to make any Payment Plan: 3% of outstanding fee
Returned Cheques: £12
Students who fail to respond to correspondence requesting payment may have access to the Sports Centre denied. Similarly, students, although having access to the Library may be unable to withdraw books if they have outstanding debt.
Students who are in arrears of any payment plan will be referred to the Credit Control Section of Finance, who will take the appropriate action to ensure that all payments are made in full. Please note that communication will be sent to the students University e-mail and this should be checked regularly.
Students should note that they may not be permitted to Matriculate or Graduate if they have outstanding debt due to the University. Students with such debts should make an appointment at the earliest possible stage through The ASC to discuss their situation.
Final decisions on late payment penalties will lie with the Finance Operations Manager.
Any student living in University accommodation failing to keep to their payment schedule will be referred to the Head of Student Accommodation Services, where a decision will be made as to whether to serve a notice of eviction. Availability of University accommodation in the future may also be jeopardised.