Billing and payments
Here you will find all the details about bills, payments, and policies.
We use e-billing to eliminate paper waste.
Prior to each due date, a reminder Email notification will be sent to your Centenary University email. Monthly reminders will also be sent to your email account until the balance has been paid. For your security and to maintain compliance with FERPA regulations, bill notifications and information will be sent only to your Centenary email account. If someone else is responsible for payment of your bill, it is your responsibility to print out a copy of your billing statement and give it to the responsible party.
You and those you add as a proxy or authorized users can access your bill through your student self-service portal.
- Go to the ‘Student Finance’ tab.
- From your ‘Account Summary’ page, you can select ‘Account Activity’ to view billing activity. Use the drop-down arrow in the ‘Term’ box to select the term activity you wish to view. Transactions are summarized and appear in the circles under the “Term” box. To view details, select ‘Expand All’.
- You can also view and print a real-time statement here.
- If you receive an error that the payment could not be processed, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (908) 852-1400 ext. 2245;
- You can mail a payment, by check, to:
Centenary University
Attn: Student Accounts Office
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Payments made by personal check will take 10 business days to clear from the date the check is applied to your account.
Note: You can authorize users, such as your parents, to view bills and make payments online by setting up a proxy account in the ;Student Finance Tab.’
Tips:
Always store an electronic or hard copy of your e-Bill statement and retain it for your records. The Student billing system only shows current transactions, so if something has changed since you last looked at your billing ledger, the Billing Office will not be able to determine the change unless you have a copy of your prior statement.
Be sure to inform the person responsible for making payments on your account of any changes or if there is a balance due. A late payment fee will be added if payment is not received by the posted due date.
All information regarding due dates and late payment fees for all semesters can be found here.
If you wish, you may request a paper copy of a billing statement. Copies will only be mailed to the billing address on file. One paper copy will be mailed per request. Currently there is no opt-out option available for paperless billing.
You will receive periodic emails to your Centenary email to remind you to log in and review the transactions on your billing ledger.
Students have two options:
Your account must be paid in full on or before the due date.
All traditional full-time undergraduate students for Fall 2024 will be assessed a health insurance fee in the amount of $3,285.00. To waive this fee, you must complete the Insurance Waiver Form on the Student Health Portal by August 6, 2024. Missed deadlines will result in mandatory participation in the University Student Health Insurance Plan.
Traditional terms: Full-time, part-time, graduate, and doctorate | ||||
TERM | 1st due date | 1st late fee | 2nd due date | 2nd late fee |
| 2024SU1 | 4/17/24 | $50.00 | 5/08/24 | $25.00 |
| 2024SU2 | 6/12/24 | $50.00 | 7/03/24 | $25.00 |
| 2024FA | 8/06/24 | $150.00 | 9/03/24 | $150.00 |
| 2024FA (Less than 11 credits) | 8/06/24 | $50.00 | 9/03/24 | $25.00 |
| 2025SP | 12/16/24 | 150.00 | 1/21/25 | 150.00 |
| 2025SP (Less than 11 credits) | 12/16/24 | $50.00 | 1/21/25 | $25.00 |
Accelerated terms | ||||
TERM | 1st due date | 1st late fee | 2nd due date | 2nd late fee |
| SU24A | 4/17/24 | $50.00 | 5/8/24 | $25.00 |
| SU24B | 6/12/24 | $50.00 | 7/03/24 | $25.00 |
| FA24A | 8/06/24 | $50.00 | 9/03/24 | $25.00 |
| FA24B | 10/08/24 | $50.00 | 10/29/24 | $25.00 |
| SP25A | 12/16/24 | $50.00 | 1/21/25 | $25.00 |
| SP25B | 2/25/25 | $50.00 | 3/18/25 | $25.00 |
If term balances are not paid, students will not be able to register for future terms, receive grades or transcripts until the balance is paid in full. If an account remains delinquent, the account will be placed with a 3rd party collection agency. The student will be responsible for all past due charges as well as collection agency contingency fees (up to a maximum of 50% of the delinquent account balance), late payment penalties, reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and the account will be reported to the credit bureau.
Payment may be made using any combination of the payment methods listed below:
Cash, check or credit card – Centenary University accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. Domestic payments made by Credit/Debit card will incur a 2.95% service fee or a minimum of $3.00. International payments will incur a service fee of 4.25%. This fee is subject to change at any time. Payments and deposits may be made by logging into your self-service portal; click on “Student Finance”, then “Go to Payment Center”.
International payments – Centenary University has partnered with TransferMate to provide seamless international payments through your online student account. Log into your self-service portal; click on “Student Finance”, then “Go to the Payment Center”. Select “Make Payment” and choose “TransferMate” from the drop down menu and follow prompts. Flywire is an alternative payment method.
Financial aid – Financial aid should be in place before the payment deadline. You can view their financial aid awards online by signing into your Centenary account and clicking on the “Financial Aid” box. Contact the Financial Aid Office with questions about your awards at [email protected].
Tuition payment plan – A monthly tuition payment plan option is available. For information, visit our tuition payment plan page, or to enroll in the plan, please visit the Payment Center in the student self-service portal
Veterans/active military benefits – For more information, contact: Margie Pavlichko, Director of Veterans Services at [email protected].
Employer direct payment (Part-time and graduate students only) – A letter of credit (LOC) from your employer is submitted to the Student Accounts Office prior to the start of the term.
Employer tuition reimbursement (Part-time and graduate students only) – Please see program information here.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Student Accounts Office at [email protected]
We believe it’s important to offer an easy, affordable way to protect the investment your family has made in higher education. That’s why Centenary University has partnered with GradGuard™ to provide our families with tuition insurance by Allianz Global Assistance featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public.
This coverage expands the scope of our refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, room and board and other fees for covered withdrawals at any time during the semester. Plans also include Student Life Assistance: a 24-hour emergency hotline that offers students and parents even greater peace of mind.
Insurance must be purchased prior to the first day of classes. Coverage extends through the end of each semester. To learn more about the Tuition Protection Plan, please call (866) 724-4384 or visit: http://www.gradguard.com