Returned Checks are payments received by the University that cannot be processed due to reasons such as insufficient funds, incorrect account number, or stop payment. A $25 service charge is applied when a check or electronic payment is returned. Students must pay the balance within 10 days using cash, cashier’s check, credit card, or money order (EFT, eCheck, or personal checks cannot be used to resolve the balance on the What I Owe website.) The University does not redeposit a check returned unpaid for any reason.

Failure to comply will result in refusal of future personal checks. If the returned check was for registration fees or bar clearance, the student's registration will be canceled, and additional fees will be charged. These fees will be added to the students account (see Additional Fees). 

The University will not accept EFT, eCheck or personal checks from individuals who have had their registration canceled, was not responsive to request for payment, wrote a dishonored check to clear a bar or have a history of returned checks, even though restitution is promptly made. The restriction may last for a minimum of one year (dependent on the reason for the restriction), after which the student may appeal to have the bar lifted. All returned checks and bursar bar fees must be paid prior to consideration of the appeal. A written request must be sent by email to receive the personal check restriction appeal form.

For more information regarding returned checks, please review the Returned Checks page.