EXPLORING YOUR FINANCING OPTIONSOffice of Student Financial Services

Student UIS System

To log into the Student Information System (UIS),

please follow the directions below:• Go To www.stjohns.edu

• Click UIS at bottom of page, click link for Login UIS

• Enter User ID, which is your X-ID number with a capital X

• The PIN is your birth date the first time you log in (for example, 050112 for May

1, 2012)

If you have questions concerning your User ID or PIN, please contact The

International Student and Scholar Services Office.

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• A semester bill will generate once your classes have

been entered

• Tuition is due in full by the Due Date prior to each

semester

• Consider the monthly payment plans if you cannot

pay in full

Important Billing Information

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Payment Plans

St. John’s offers several payment options to assist in either

budgeting or financing your education.

– These plans offer an alternative payment option to ease the

burden of having to make one payment for tuition, fees and

housing each semester.

 

– Plans allow you to enroll 30 days prior to payment due date.

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St. John’s University Payment Plans Fall 2012

Plan-APremium Auto Pay

What is the Cost of the plan? The Installment Fee is $75 per semester

How many installments are in the plan? 4

When can I enroll in the plan? Beginning June 25, 2012Enrollment closes on July 25, 2012 – Payment Due Date *Open for a LIMITED TIME ONLY

When is the first installment payment due? Upon enrollment in the plan

What is the minimum first payment? 25% of balance plus the Installment Fee of $75

How are my payments calculated? All applicable charges, less any financial aid (approved or pending), is taken into account. The plan automatically readjusts based on changes made to your student account or financial aid

When are the remaining payments due? Aug. 29- (25%) /Sept 25- (25% ) /Oct 25- (25%)

What are the Payment methods? Auto Pay Only- Credit Card or ACH payment (deduction from your designated savings or checking account)

What is Auto Pay? Auto Pay means that the payment which is due will automatically be deducted from your designated account on the due date

How do I enroll in the Payment Plan? Visit the Student Account Center through your UIS account

May I authorize my parent or an authorized user to view and pay the bill?

Yes. Visit the Student Account Center through your UIS account

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St. John’s University Payment Plans Fall 2012

Plan-B Basic Auto Pay

What is the Cost of the plan? The Installment Fee is $150 per semester

How many installments are in the plan? 3

When can I enroll in the plan? Beginning June 25, 2012Enrollment closes on September 1

When is the first installment payment due? Upon enrollment in the plan

What is the minimum first payment? 50% of balance plus the Installment Fee of $150

How are my payments calculated? All applicable charges, less any financial aid (approved or pending), is taken into account. The plan automatically readjusts based on changes made to your student account or financial aid

When are the remaining payments due? Sept 25 (25%) /Oct 25- (25%)

What are the Payment methods? Auto Pay Only- Credit Card or ACH payment (deduction from your designated savings or checking account)

What is Auto Pay? Auto Pay means that the payment which is due will automatically be deducted from your designated account on the due date

How do I enroll in the Payment Plan? Visit the Student Account Center through your UIS account

May I authorize my parent or an authorized user to view and pay the bill?

Yes. Visit the Student Account Center through your UIS account

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St. John’s University Payment Plans

• Information on these payment plans are available at St. John’s University

website at:

www.stjohns.edu/services/financial/bursar/payments/payments.stj

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What Are The Available Payment Methods?

• Online - Pay by Credit Card (St. John’s currently accepts): – Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express– If you have a US bank account, you may utilize electronic WebCheck

payments online from a checking or savings account

• By Mail – Certified Checks and Money Orders (Please make sure your X-ID number is written on all checks)

St. John’s UniversityOffice of Student Financial ServicesP.O Box 416654Boston, MA 02241-6654

Do not submit overpayments to the University for personal expenses. Please arrange personal living expenses between yourself and your home banking institution directly as University overpayments are not refunded.

What Are The Available Payment Methods?

• Wire TransferPlease request a bank representative to send a letter and/or fax (718) 990-8284 to the attention of Vesselina P. Stoyanov stating intention to wire money on your behalf and indicating the following information:

– Student name

– ID number

– Amount of payment

– Semester

– Description

• Once we receive the letter, we will directly contact your bank and will arrange for the proper transfer of funds for tuition and fees ONLY!

IMPORTANT-Wire transfers cannot exceed the actual costs of tuition and fees per semester. Please arrange personal living expenses between yourself and your home banking institution directly as University overpayments are not refunded.

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How to View Your E-Bill Online

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What is an E-Bill ?

• An electronic bill is a paperless bill which outlines your direct

costs per semester

• Direct costs include tuition, fees, health insurance, room and

board (if applicable)

• Approximate Undergraduate tuition for 2012-13 will be $17,375

plus fees per semester billable and due one semester at a time

• F1/J1 Visa Students require mandatory University issued

Health Insurance for attendance

• Fall 2012 bills will be available to registered students starting

June 25, 2012 with a Due Date of July 25, 2012

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How to View Your E-Bill Online • Upon acceptance each

student will receive an X-ID number and access to their individual UIS (University Information System) account

• Once you have logged into your UIS account Click on Student Account

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How to View Your E-Bill Online

• Click on Student Account Suite

• This will then take you to TouchNet (our secure third party payment servicer)

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How to View Your E-Bill Online

• Select the tab “E-Bills”

• You can view and print the latest statement as well as previous statements

• Current balance includes activity since your last statement

Select to View previous

statements

Interested In Adding An Authorized User?

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How to Add an Authorized User

• An authorized user is a parent or someone approved by the student to pay the student’s bill

• To add an authorized user the student must first log into their UIS account and select the Student Account Menu

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How to Add an Authorized User

• Next Click on Student Account Suite

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How to Add an Authorized User

• Touchnet will directly log you into your personal home page

• Select the Authorized Users tab

• Click on “Add an Authorized User”

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How to Add an Authorized User

• You will then be prompted to add the E-mail address of the person you would like to have as an authorized user

• Select your options of what access you would like them to have:

– View billing statement

– View payment history

• Click on Add User once your options have been selected

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How to Add an Authorized User

• You will then have to agree to the terms

– Check the box “I Agree”

– And Click Continue

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How to Add an Authorized User

• An E-mail will be sent to the E-mail address provided for the authorized user with instructions on how to log in

• The authorized user will now be able to view billing statement and/or view payment history depending on the access given

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What is the Fixed Rate Tuition Plan?

• If you are pursuing an undergraduate (Bachelor’s )degree, you may enroll in the Fixed Rate Tuition Plan. This plan is available for Undergraduates only!

• With our Fixed Rate tuition Plan, you lock in your tuition rate for four continuous undergraduate years of study

• For 2012-2013 the Fixed Rate Tuition has been set at $37,150 per year

• Please note that students attending The Peter J. Tobin College of Business or majoring in the Doctor of Pharmacy program have a tuition differential added to the fixed-rate tuition beginning their third year of study

• To join our Fixed Rate Tuition Plan, undergraduate students will need to complete the Fixed Rate Tuition Plan Contract and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services. The contracts will be available on-line in May at: www.stjohns.edu

Contact the Office of Student Financial Services

• We are located on the ground level of Bent Hall directly across from Carnesseca Arena, office hours are online at http://www.stjohns.edu/services/financial/finaidcam.stj

• You may call our Customer Service Center with billing questions or credit card payments at 718-990-2000 or toll free from within the US at 888-9STJOHNS.

• You may email billing inquires to studentfinancialserv@stjohns.edu

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