Due Dates
Due Dates
Payment in full for the enrolled session is due by the second Friday of each session.
A late fee of five percent will be imposed on all student accounts, with outstanding balances remaining at the close of business hours on the designated payment due date.
View Important Dates and Deadlines
There are two main methods to make a payment:
| By Mail | Online |
|---|---|
Send your statement stub (printed from your portal account) with a check to: PLNU | One-time e-check payments can be made via Workday. ***Credit/Debit Cards are not accepted for tuition payment. |
Viewing Your Bill
Viewing Your Bill
View your statement by following these steps.
- Log in to workday.pointloma.edu
- Click the Finances Application
- Click the yellow View Statement button
- Select the appropriate term and then select ok to view your statement.
Before the close of each academic term's payment deadline, enrolled students and any authorized third-party users will receive an email notification advising them to access their statement via Workday.
This statement is a detailed document encompassing the class schedule, term-specific charges, applied payments, and anticipated amounts of pending financial aid or payments.
The "due now" figure represents the payment obligation. Furthermore, the statement of account, or bill, serves as the official invoice from which payments should be made.
Need Parent or Third Party Access?
Does someone other than you need access to your bill or financial information (your parents, guardian, spouse, etc.)? Have them set up a Third Party User Account via Workday. Then they will be able to see your statements, make payments, and receive important email notifications.
Payment Plan
Payment Plan
PLNU students have two primary options available for settling remaining account balances.
- Pay in Full: There are three methods of payment available (online, by mail, in person).
- Tuition Installment Plan (TIP): Students and parents seeking assistance with large semester payments or aiming to reduce loan debt can enroll in an interest-free payment plan.
Pay in Full
There are four methods of payment available.
| Online | By Mail | In Person | Wire Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
E-check payments can only be made online through your portal account. Here’s how:
| Send your statement stub (printed from your portal account) with a check to: PLNU Be sure to include the student's name and ID number on the check. | Visit the PLNU cashier in Draper Hall Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and then again from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
| This is an ideal option for international students. Send your payment via a wire transfer. Instructions for sending — Point Loma Nazarene University WIRE Instructions. |
Credit and debit cards are not accepted as payment. Please pay with cash, check, cashier’s check, or money order.
Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)
PLNU offers students and parents a monthly payment plan known as the Tuition Installment Plan (TIP). This interest-free payment plan is designed to assist those seeking help with managing large semester payments or aiming to reduce loan debt.
| Fall Semester Auto-pay dates | Spring Semester Auto-pay dates | Summer Semester Auto-pay dates |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Month: Sept 15th, Oct 15th, Nov 15th | 3 Month: Jan 15th, Feb 15th, Mar 15th | 3 Month: May 15th, Jun 15th, Jul 15th |
| 2 Month (Q1): Sept 15th, Oct 15th | 2 Month (Q1): Jan 15th, Feb 15th | 2 Month (Q1): May 15th, Jun 15th |
| 2 Month (Q2): Oct 15th, Nov 15th | 2 Month (Q2): Feb 15th, Mar 15th | 2 Month (Q2): Jun 15th, Jul 15th |
Tuition Installment Plan FAQs
What is PLNU's Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)?
The Tuition Installment Plan offers students and families the benefit of spreading educational expenses across multiple payments each semester. This method ensures no accumulation of interest or late fees, provided that the budget adequately covers the charges for the current semester and payments are made according to the agreed-upon amounts.
How do I enroll?
To enroll in TIP, log into Workday and navigate to the Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) worklet. Follow the online instructions provided. Enrollment is required at the start of each semester.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a non-refundable enrollment fee associated with the chosen payment plan: $30 for the 3-pay plan and $20 for the 2-pay plan.
For detailed instructions on how to enroll in TIP, visit the following LINK: How to Enroll in TIP
How can I pay?
Direct debit: Your checking account will be automatically debited on the 15th of each month throughout the semester.
How do I confirm that my TIP budget is sufficient?
Compare your Workday balance to your semester bill. If you find a discrepancy, you can adjust your budget by contacting your Student Financial Services counselor or emailing your change to gpssfs@pointloma.edu.
What else do I need to know?
- The enrollment fee is non-refundable.
- Non-budgeted items such as library fees, Wellness Center charges, parking fees, chapel fines, and residence hall fines should be paid directly to PLNU.
- Only semester charges billed through student accounts can be included in your TIP budget. Semester charges include tuition, housing, meal plans, mandatory fees, health insurance, and course fees. Books cannot be included.
- Any payments that are returned will be charged a $25 service fee.
- Two returned checks will result in cancellation of your semester plan. The balance on your contract will post to your student's account and a 5% late fee will be assessed on the remaining student account balance.
Changes to your Bill
Changes to Your Bill
Throughout the semester, your bill could undergo various changes for several reasons. These changes could result from changes in enrollment, the accrual of fines, and other factors.
It's crucial to monitor your student account, even after paying in full, as there are numerous reasons why your account balance might fluctuate.
Reasons your student account balance may change after the first bill:
Lender Fees
The initial statement of account will feature the actual amount of aid awarded to you, alongside an estimate of the origination fees deducted by your lender before disbursing the funds to PLNU. Lenders have some leeway in the fees they impose, meaning the aid posted to your student account may vary slightly from the amount initially indicated on your statement.
Changes in Enrollment
If you modify your enrollment during the semester, it can affect your account balance and/or financial aid. When considering dropping or withdrawing from a class, students should be mindful of potential refund implications. Once the records office officially confirms your last date of attendance, we can adjust your student account accordingly.
For refund and financial aid purposes, the last day of attendance is defined differently for face-to-face and online classes. For face-to-face classes, it's the final date of physical attendance, while for online classes, it's the last day of active participation beyond logging in (such as responding to questions or submitting assignments).
For more details, please consult our Tuition Refund Policy, and feel free to reach out to a GPS Student Financial Services Counselor for further assistance.
Manual Charges
We strive to include all charges on your student account before issuing your initial statement. However, certain charges require manual processing and may appear on your account after the first bill has been sent.
Fines that may hit your student account at various times during the semester:
Public Safety Fines
Parking and Public Safety fines are placed on student accounts if they have not been paid or appealed within 10 days of the ticket issue date.
Read more about Public Safety policies and appealing or paying for a ticket.
Using Your 529 Plan
Using Your 529 Plan
A 529 Plan is an education savings plan operated by either a state or educational institution, specifically crafted to assist families in setting aside funds for future college expenses. Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, which introduced these savings plans in 1996, they serve as a resource for future educational endeavors.
PLNU acknowledges and accepts 529 Plans as a valid method for tuition payment.
PLNU has collaborated with various state, employer, and private 529 Plans. For inquiries regarding your specific 529 Plan, please reach out to the Student Financial Services office.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawals and Refunds
If a student withdraws from PLNU during a semester, a portion of the student’s financial aid may have to be returned. To begin the withdrawal process, a student must contact the Office of Records. Refunds and returns will be determined by the official date of withdrawal as determined by the records office. If a student does not begin the official withdrawal process, the official date of withdrawal is determined in consultation with the records office.
Tuition Refund (Institutional Refund Policy)
Tuition is refunded based on the following schedule:
| 100% REFUND | 75% REFUND | 50% REFUND | 25% REFUND | NO REFUND |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Course | Weeks 1-2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Weeks 5-8 | Weeks 9-end of session |
| 7- to 9-Week Course | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Weeks 5-end of session |
5- or 6-Week Course | Week 1 | Weeks 2-3 | Weeks 4-end of session | ||
| 3-Week Course | 1st-2nd classes | 3rd-4th classes | 5th class | 6th-7th classes | 8th-2th classes |
Five 8-Hour Classes | 1st class | 2nd class | 3rd class | 4th-5th classes |
*For any other class configuration, refunds are based on the percentage of class time elapsed in a proportional manner to the total amount of class time.
**Please note: The summer refund calendar calculations may differ due to varying term lengths.
Financial Aid Returns and Return of Title IV Funds
Federal aid returns are determined according to the Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4 calculation) process as mandated by federal regulation. The R2T4 process calculates any unearned financial aid received or post-withdrawal disbursement due to the student. Post withdrawal disbursements are considered aid that could have been disbursed which is determined with the R2T4 calculation. If a post-withdrawal disbursement is due to the student the SFS office will disburse those federal funds in accordance with Federal Student Aid post-withdrawal disbursement rules. Additionally, any unearned federal financial aid will be processed and returned to the Department of Education in accordance with federal student aid guidance.
Note: students begin earning financial aid from the first day of class and the percentage of financial aid earned is determined by dividing the number of days the student completed in the term by the total number of days in the term. If the student attended 60% or more days the student can retain all aid originally awarded. If the student attends less than 60% PLNU will return funds.
Funds will be returned in the following order:
Order of return of Title IV funds a school must return Title IV funds to the programs from which the student received aid during the payment period or period of enrollment as applicable, in the following order, up to the net amount disbursed from each source:
- Unsubsidized Direct Loans (other than Direct PLUS Loans)
- Subsidized Direct Loans
- Direct PLUS Loans
- Federal Pell Grants for which a return of Title IV funds is required
- FSEOG for which a return of Title IV funds is required
- TEACH Grants for which a return of Title IV funds is required
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, for which a return of Title IV funds is required
Example:
If there were 109 total days in the term and the student completed 54 days, the student would earn 49.5% of the Title IV aid received (54/109 = 49.5%).
In our example, the student originally received the following federal awards for the term:
| Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan | $3,484 |
| Graduate PLUS Loan | $2,737 |
| Total Federal Aid | $6,221 |
Per the government’s formula, the student earned $3,079 (49.5% x $6,221 = $3,079).
Next, we need to determine the amount of aid that needs to be returned to the Title IV programs (total federal aid originally received minus aid earned).
| Total Federal Aid Originally Received | $6,221 |
| Total Federal Aid Earned | -$3,079 |
| Total Federal Aid to be Returned | $3,142 |
The student is responsible for any owing balance this may cause on the student’s PLNU account. PLNU will return any unearned Title IV funds to the Department of Education on the student’s behalf.
Cal Grant
Cal Grant is returned according to the Institutional Refund Policy.
Example:
If the student withdraws during the third week of semester-long courses, PLNU will return 75% of the Cal Grant disbursed.
Amount disbursed $4,612 x 75% = $3,459; PLNU will retain $1,153.
Institutional Aid
Institutional Aid (academic, departmental, athletic, and endowed scholarships; church and institutional grants, etc.) is returned according to the Institutional Refund Policy.
Example:
If the student withdraws during the fourth week of semester-long courses and received a provost academic scholarship, PLNU will return 50% of the amount disbursed.
Amount disbursed $3,500 x 50% = $1,750, PLNU will retain $1,750
Tuition Remission
Tuition remission is equal to the amount charged.
Example:
If the student withdraws during the sixth week of semester-long courses, the student will be charged 75% of tuition cost.
Cost of tuition is $14,450 for the semester x 75%. Tuition remission = $10,837.50.
VA and Other Outside Agency Awards
These are returned according to the agencies’ policies.
Department of Defense (DOD) Tuition Assistance Refund Policy
Policy
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the Department of Defense (DOD) policy, Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending (withdrawal from, dropping the course, or ceasing to attend). In instances when a service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, PLNU will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion in compliance with the DOD policy.
Student Responsibility
This policy serves to fully inform students receiving military tuition assistance of the required actions the College must take to comply with the DOD Memorandum of Understanding Return Policy for Military Tuition Assistance funds rules and align with the return of unearned student aid rules applicable to the Federal Student Aid as required under section 484B of the Department of Education Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Procedures
This policy applies only to students receiving Military Tuition Assistance (TA). This tuition assistance is a benefit that is available only while the student is in the service. This policy does not apply to Veterans or Veterans benefits. Refund calculations apply to any student who is attending Point Loma Nazarene University and withdraws within 60% into the period of enrollment for which the student has received TA. The amount of unearned TA that is returned is based on the date of withdrawal from the course. Once a student has completed more than 60% of the period of enrollment, all of their assistance has been earned (by the school) and will be retained by the university. Withdrawals prior to 60% follow the refund schedule detailed above.
Private Loan Funds
These are returned according to the Institutional Refund Policy. Upon the student’s request, PLNU may retain funds to pay any balances, since this is a private loan the student must pay back.
Employer Discounts
Employer Discounts
Several school districts and employers provide discounts for students attending PLNU. If you think you qualify for a discount, please reach out to your employer and program advisor. You'll need to provide proof of employment each academic year if you're eligible, which should be submitted to the Graduate Student Financial Services office.
Billing FAQs
Billing FAQ's
What are e-bills?
E-bills are online student billing statements that display student-related financial activity such as tuition, fees, housing, financial aid, and payments. E-bills are available online through PLNU’s student and parent portals.
How does e-billing work?
Bills will be conveniently accessible online through PLNU’s student portals. Every month, students will receive an email notification if there's a balance due on their student account, directing them to view and pay their e-bill on the portal. These notifications will be sent to your official university PLNU Gmail account. If you've authorized access to other individuals, like parents, guardians, spouses, or third-party sponsors, they'll receive a postcard by mail informing them that the e-bill is ready to be viewed and paid.
How can I pay my e-bill?
You have two options for paying your bills:
- Online Payment: You can conveniently pay online using e-check, which is a fast and secure method to electronically settle your e-bill from a checking or savings account. Notably, there's no convenience fee associated with paying by e-check
- Mail Payment: Alternatively, you can opt to pay by mailing a check to PLNU at the Office of Student Financial Services, located at 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106. Please remember to write your PLNU ID number on the memo line at the bottom of the check. Ensure that you allow sufficient time for your payment to arrive by the due date.
Can I mail my payment?
While we strongly recommend making your payment online, if you prefer to mail your payment, please follow these steps:
- Print your bill.
- Detach and include the payment remittance form at the top of the bill along with your payment.
- Write your PLNU ID number on the memo line at the bottom of the check.
- Mail the payment to PLNU at the Office of Student Financial Services, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106.
- Ensure you allow sufficient time for your payment to arrive by the due date.
What are the benefits of e-billing?
- Student privacy — only you and those you authorize can see your e-bills and payment history
- Parents or other authorized payers can view the bill prior to submitting payment
- Our e-bills are always up-to-date in real-time and accessible 24/7
- You’ll receive automatic email notification each month if there is a balance due on the account
- This approach also optimizes university resources
How do I access my e-bill?
- Log into your student portal (my.pointloma.edu) and enter your username and password.
- Click on Students at the top of the page.
- Under the Financial Services section, click on Statement of Account.
How do I authorize my parents or others to view and/or pay my e-bill?
If you wish to authorize your parents or others to view and/or pay your e-bill, please update your Friends and Family Authorization access via Workday.
Please Note: Although pre-existing Information releases are listed in Family & Friends, you need to grant Third Party User access to those you would like to make payments and view account activity.
How can my family obtain my bill if they do not have access to a computer?
If someone else typically handles your bill payments and they lack access to a computer, you have a couple of options:
- You can print the bill and mail it to them.
- Alternatively, you can simply provide them with the balance due and the payment mailing address.
Regardless of the method chosen, ensure they include your PLNU ID number on the memo line at the bottom of the check.
How can I view and/or print my bill if I do not have a computer at home?
Your options include:
- You can access any computer on campus, including computers for student use in the Student Financial Services office, to view and/or print your bill.
- Visit a public library or Internet café to access your e-bill.
- Your employer may have a computer available to access your e-bill.
- Ask a family member or friend who has a computer to access your e-bill.
Will my e-bill show the payment I just made?
Certainly, every time you access your e-bill online, you can expect to see the most recent payment transactions accurately reflected. Payments are promptly posted in real-time on the same day. However, please note that any new charges, tuition adjustments resulting from class changes, and financial aid adjustments will be updated within 24 hours.