Written by Zeryn Macklin.
As summer sessions are in full swing, it’s worth noting that billing policies differ slightly from fall and spring semesters. Here are a few key differences to keep in mind:
Key Differences for Summer
- Unlike fall and spring semesters, the Monthly Payment Plan is not available for summer sessions due to the shorter duration of these terms.
- Employee tuition waivers can only be used for one course during this period.
- Late registration fees are also lower than in other semesters. Students are charged $35 for late registration and $100 for registering after the census date, compared to $100 and $250 in fall and spring.
Financial Aid
Summer financial aid is structured a bit differently, as students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours to receive aid disbursements. Students who register for fewer than six credit hours in Summer Session 1 but plan to take additional courses in Summer Session 2 will not receive their first aid disbursement until the second session begins. This is something to keep in mind, as students may need to pay tuition out-of-pocket to avoid course cancellation and account holds until their aid is disbursed.
Sponsored Students
- For students covered by third-party sponsors (such as government or military programs), billing authorizations must be submitted before the summer due date.
- It’s also important to note that Graduate Student Support Plan benefits do not apply to summer charges.
- Employee reimbursement programs are not considered third-party sponsorships, so payments must be made by the due date.
Need Help?
As always, the University Cashier’s Office is here to assist with any questions or support related to student accounts.
For general questions about balances, refunds or account holds, contact the University Cashier’s Office at studentaccounts@ncsu.edu.
For tuition waiver-specific inquiries, please reach out to tuitionwaivers@ncsu.edu or refer to the Tuition Waiver Guide.
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