Student Accounts Holds and Fees
Holds
Reason: Student either has an overall balance greater than $750 or past due balance(s) from previous terms
Restrictions: Student will not be able to make changes to enrollment/registration or receive transcripts/diploma
Pay overdue balance
This hold should expire if balance is zero or less
Reason: Student has a current balance less than $750
Restrictions: Student will not be able to receive transcripts/diploma
Pay balance
This hold should expire if balance is zero or less
Reason: Student has missed at least one payment plan installment
Restrictions: Student will not be able to make changes to enrollment/registration or receive transcripts/diploma
Pay missed payment(s)
Reason: Student has had two or more check/ACH payments returned
Restrictions: Student will not be able to use a check/ACH payment method
Pay with a cash or card payment
Reason: Student has had two or more card payments returned
Restrictions: Student will not be able to use a card payment method
Pay with a cash or check payment
Reason: Student has enrolled in an electronic refund (direct deposit) profile
Restrictions: None
N/A
Reason: Student is enrolled in an active payment plan
Restrictions: None
N/A
Reason: Student is an active employee that may be eligible for tuition remission benefits
Restrictions: None
N/A
Reason: Student has a balance from three or more years ago
Restrictions: Student will not be able to make changes to enrollment/registration or receive transcripts/diploma
Contact our office to pay overdue balance
Reason: Student has a balance from three or more years ago that has been sent to a collections agency
Restrictions: Student will not be able to make changes to enrollment/registration or receive transcripts/diploma
Contact collections agency to pay overdue balance
Hold Appeals
To request a Student Accounts Appeal, you must contact the Student Accounts Office (StudentAccounts@HC.edu). Reviews are given on a case-by-case basis.
Fees
Late Payment Fee
Missed payment plan installments and late payment plan payments will result in a $25 late payment fee.
Late Registration Fee
Students registering on or after the first day of class will automatically receive a $150 late registration fee. See Important Dates page for more information.
Late Settlement Fee
Students who are not financially settled by the deadline will be charged a $150 late settlement fee.
See Important Dates page for more information on deadlines and Guide to Financial Settlement for more information on financial settlement.
Payment Plan Enrollment Fee
A $50 enrollment fee is required to enroll in any payment plans.
See Payment Portal page for more information.
Returned Payment Fee
Check/ACH and chargeback payments that are returned or unsuccessful will result in a $40 penalty fee.