Tuition and Fee Bill Payments and Policies

Getting Your Bill

Students will be sent an email when an E-Bill is available for viewing. This email is sent only to the student's official RIC email address. Students may also give access to parents to view their E-Bills and/or make e-payments by setting them up as authorized users. All enrolled students will receive an E-Bill. If you want a paper copy of your bill, you can log into MyRIC to print a copy.

Please Note: E-Billing (electronic billing) is now the official billing method at Rhode Island College. It is reliable, convenient and provides faster and easier service for students and parents – and is more green than paper billing.

Payment Details

Early Registration

If you register for early registration, you will receive an electronic billing statement and payment will be due prior to the start of the semester. You may make payment by cash, check or electronic check, or by credit card using American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover. Financial aid that has been offered and that you have accepted may also be applied to your bill.

Late Registration

If you are a non-matriculated student or a new student and you register during late registration for courses, you are expected to make payment within one week of your registration. You may make payment in person at the Bursar's Office or online.

Please Note: College policy states that failure to make payment by the due date may result in assessing late fees and placing financial holds on overdue accounts. It is your responsibility to make satisfactory payment arrangements. It is also your responsibility to make certain that your registration accurately reflects your enrollment intentions for the semester. Since bills are based upon enrolled credits, you should drop unwanted courses as soon as possible.

Questions

The Bursar's Office is here to address payment questions by email, phone, or in-person:

Electronic Payment

The electronic payment option allows you to pay by credit card or e-check.

Credit card payments will have a convenience fee of 2.85% added to each card transaction. There is no fee for electronic check processing. Students utilizing the Optional BankMobile Vibe Checking Account should process as an Electronic Check Payment (ACH) and provide the bank routing number and account number.

For Students

Log into MyRIC and select the link under "Campus Finances" to make a payment and follow the instructions.

For Parents

You will need to have your student authorize you to make the online payment. Once authorized, you will be sent a link via email from TransAct to complete the transaction.

Mail a Check

If you would like to mail a check, it needs to be sent to the Bursar's Office:

Bursar’s Office
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, R.I. 02908

In-Person Cash or Check Payments

You may pay in person by cash or check at the Bursar's Office during regular business hours. The office is located in Building 4, East Campus.

Please Note: Credit Card payments are only accepted electronically.

The college offers a monthly payment plan. The plan spreads your payment over four installments during the semester.

Please Note: The enrollment fee is $35 per semester. This fee is nonrefundable.

If you pre-register for courses for the fall or spring semesters, an electronic billing statement will be posted to your MyRIC payment portal approximately six weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. You may enroll in the payment plan by logging into the MyRIC payment portal if paying online. If paying by cash or check, you may pay 25 percent of the semester balance in person or by mail, by the due date indicated on the bill. Partial payments will automatically be assessed the payment plan fee. You will be billed three more times during the semester. For the fall semester the approximate due dates of these installments will be September, October and November 15. For the spring semester the due dates will be February, March, and April 15. If you register during late registration you may select the "three payment plan." The final three installment dates would apply each semester.

A third-party payer is an individual, private, government/state agency, or other outside entity who will assist in paying for any portion of a student’s tuition and/or fees AND are requesting a bill directly from Rhode Island College. To facilitate this process, Rhode Island College will issue a bill to the third party on the student’s behalf upon receipt of written authorization from the funding organization. A third-party billing request or Letter of Authorization (LOA) must be submitted at the BEGINNING of each term. Billing requests or LOAs for past due balances must specify the term and exact amount to be paid by the third-party.

A billing request or LOA will not be accepted if contingencies are attached. For instance, if the funding organization requires grade or transcript review before paying, Rhode Island College will not authorize third party billing. In such cases, the student must pay the full amount owed by the College billing deadline, then must seek reimbursement from the funding organization.

Students are responsible for paying any charges not authorized by the third-party by the term due date to avoid late fees and holds from being added to their account. The Bursar’s Office will issue invoices to third parties after the add/drop period ends to minimize billing discrepancies due to schedule changes.

Rhode Island College provides a general LOA form for third parties, but it is not mandatory, as each third party may require different information for billing and processing. Some may submit an official letter specifying their payment terms, while others use an agency-specific form.

Regardless of the format, all contracts, vouchers, LOAs, or purchase orders must include:

Student name and Rhode Island College Student ID number
Specific charges to be covered (e.g., tuition, fees, full balance)
Funding Limits (e.g., percentage of tuition, amount to be paid after grants)
Term of funding (e.g., Fall YYYY, Spring YYYY, Summer YYYY; only one term per LOA is accepted)
Funding Organization name and billing address
Contact name, phone number, email address
Signature of the person authorized to make commitments on behalf of the third-party

Billing requests and LOAs should be submitted to Rhode Island College’s Office of the Bursar. Third parties can either send the form directly to the student, who will then forward it to the Bursar’s Office, or send it directly to the Bursar’s Office.

Billing requests and Letters of Authorization may be sent via:

Mail: Rhode Island College, Bursar’s Office, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
Email: Bursar@ric.edu

Forms

Third-Party Payment Letter of Authorization
Third-Party Payers Standard Procedures (printable version)

Rhode Island College Student Financial Responsibilities Agreement

Section I – Billing and Payment Agreement

Promise to Pay

I understand that when I register for classes at Rhode Island College or receive a service from the Rhode Island College, I accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees and other associated costs assessed as a result of my registration and/or receipt of services. I understand and acknowledge that if I drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which I register, I will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance with the published tuition refund schedule at policy.

I have read the terms and conditions of the published tuition refund schedule and understand those terms are incorporated herein by reference. I further understand that my failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve me of my financial responsibility as described above.

Method of Billing

I understand that the Rhode Island College uses electronic billing (e-bill) as its official billing method, and therefore I am responsible for viewing and paying my student account e-bill by the scheduled due date. I further understand that failure to review my e-bill does not constitute a valid reason for not paying my balance on time.

I understand that administrative, clerical or technical billing errors do not absolve me of my financial responsibility to pay the correct amount of tuition, fees and other associated financial obligations assessed as a result of my registration.

Notice of Financial Policies

Failure to Pay

Financial Hold

I understand that if I fail to pay my student account balance or any monies due and owed to Rhode Island College by the scheduled due date, a financial hold will be placed on my student account, and I will be prevented from registering for future classes or receiving my diploma.

Late Payment Charges

I understand that if I fail to pay my student account balance or any monies due and owed to Rhode Island College by the scheduled due date, I will be responsible for paying late payment charges until my past due balance is fully resolved.

Returned Payments

I understand that if a payment made toward my student account is returned by the bank for any reason, I will be responsible for re-paying the original amount of the payment plus a returned payment fee of $50 per item. I understand that multiple returned payments and/or failure to comply may result in the cancellation of my classes and/or the suspension of my eligibility to register for future classes.

Collection Agency Submission

I understand that if I fail to pay my student account balance or any monies due and owed to Rhode Island College by the scheduled due date, and fail to make acceptable payment arrangements to bring my account current, the College may refer my delinquent account to a collection agency.

Communication

Method of Communication

I understand that the Rhode Island College uses e-mail as an official method of communication with me, and that I am expected to read and respond to e-mails which are sent to my Rhode Island College email address by College faculty and staff.

Updating Contact Information

I understand that I am responsible for keeping my educational records up to date with my current physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. Upon leaving the College for any reason, it is my responsibility to provide updated contact information for purposes of continued communication, including communication regarding any amounts that remain due and owed to the College.

Financial Aid

I understand that aid described as “anticipated” on my Financial Aid Award does not represent actual or guaranteed payment, but is an estimate of the aid I may receive if I meet all requirements stipulated by that aid program.

I understand that my Financial Aid Award is contingent upon my continued enrollment and attendance in each class upon which my financial aid eligibility was calculated. If I drop any class before completion, I understand that my financial aid eligibility may decrease and some or all of the financial aid awarded to me may be revoked. I understand that it is my responsibility to meet with an Academic Advisor and consult with my Financial Aid Counselor before making enrollment changes that may adversely affect my financial aid eligibility.

If some or all of my financial aid is revoked because I dropped credits or failed to attend class, I understand that I will be required to repay all revoked aid that was disbursed to my account and resulted in a credit balance that was refunded to me.

Contact

Office of the Bursar

The office of the Bursar provides information related to tuition rates and fees, as well as payment options and billing deadlines.

bursar@ric.edu
401-456-8130
Building #4 - East Campus