Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog 
    
2016-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Student Accounts



Tuition, Fees, Room and Board (All Students)

Tuition, Fees, Room and Board charges are available on Siena’s website under Student Accounts via Tuition and Fee Rates, Fee Schedule. 

Billing and Payments

Course and fees statements are available on the MySiena student portal upon registration. Payment options are available and outlined within “Financial Agreements” that are provided each session on the Student Accounts page on Siena’s website.

Student Refund Policies (All Campuses)

Tuition and Housing Refund Policies establish the amount you will be charged for the session if you drop or withdraw. Students who drop or withdraw from individual classes after the first week of class without completely withdrawing from Siena Heights University WILL NOT receive monetary credit for any charges. Add/Drops that will not change the total number of enrolled hours need to be completed on the same Add/Drop form on the same calendar day. 

If a student withdraws completely from Siena Heights University, the payment agreement made at the time of registration is still in effect, subject to the following schedule for refund of tuition. Housing refunds are independent of the tuition refund schedule and are published on Siena’s website under Residence Life Policies/Housing Refunds. Fees such as Technology, Activity, Compliance, and Course Fees are non-refundable.

The percentage refund of charges for a complete withdrawal from Siena Heights University is determined by the following refund chart. 

Weeks in Term
 
Refund at End of Week  15  10  8  6  5  4  3
 
1  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%
 
2  90%  80%  70%  70%  60%  50%  0%
 
3  80%  70%  60%  50%  0%  0%  0%
 
4  70%  60%  50%  0%  0%  0%  0%
 
5  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%
 
6  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%
 
7  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%
 
8  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%  0%
 

 

Refund of tuition and Housing charges are a different calculation than the Return to Title IV calculation. The Return to Title IV Funds Policy calculates how much Federal financial aid you are eligible to keep to help pay your charges. Therefore, all calculations must be completed before you will know your final account balance. 

Delinquent Account Information 

Unresolved accounts after the end of the appropriate payment deadline will be assessed a deferred payment fee as itemized in the Tuition and Fees schedule. Settlement of a student’s account includes either payment in full or use of a university-endorsed payment plan. Students who have not satisfied all payment requirements by the end of the add/drop period may be administratively dropped from courses for non-payment and their account referred to a collection agency. 

A financial hold will be placed on the academic records of present and former students who have an outstanding account balance with the University. Some financial holds will restrict individuals from registering for classes or receiving any academic documentation (i.e., grades, transcripts, diplomas, or certification of courswork) until the financial oblgation has been paid in full. 

If the balance is paid with cash, cashiers or certified check, or credit card, the financial hold will be lifted within 24 business hours. If a balance is paid with a personal check, the financial hold will remain on the account for seven (7) business days or until notification is provided that the funds have cleared the bank. 

Please note: It is each student’s responsibility to stay informed of all registration and fee payment deadlines. Payment deadlines are osted on the Student Accounts website, https://mysiena.sienaheights.edu/ics/Departments_and_Offices/Student_Financial_Services/Default_Page.jnz  The “Financial Agreement” provided each session on the Student Accounts page of Siena’s website also itemizes payment due dates. 

Student Financial Holds

Financial holds do not restrict currently enrolled students from accessing the Siena network of student activities. Some financial holds will restrict individuals from future registration and receiving any academic documentation (i.e., grades, transcripts, diplomas, or certification of coursework) until the financial obligation has been paid in full. 

Taxation of Grants/Scholarships

Grant and scholarship dollars received during the calendar year which exceed your costs for tuition, fees, and books may need to be reported as income on your Federal Income Tax return. Please consult with your tax preparer or www.irs.gov.

1098-T Tax Form

The 1098-T form is used by eligible educational institutions to report yearly information about their students to the IRS as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. This form is informational only. It serves to alert students that they may be eligible for federal income tax education credits. It should not be considered as tax opinion or advice. While it is a good starting point, the 1098-T, as designed and regulated by the IRS, does not contain all of the information needed to claim a tax credit. There is no IRS requirement that you must claim the tuition and fees deduction or an education credit. Claiming education tax benefits is a voluntary decision for those who may qualify.