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The Office of Student Accounts is committed to assisting students in the Catholic Benedictine tradition of hospitality throughout their educational experience at Saint Martin's University. Our goal is to ensure that the work we do continues to support our Benedictine heritage and serve our community well. The university offers a monthly payment plan in order to make students' financial experiences as positive as possible. The following services are available at the Office of Student Accounts. Check cashing: Students can cash personal checks up to $30. Employees can cash personal checks up to $50. Payments: Payment for the semester is due by the first day of the semester. (see below for monthly plan information) All payments made on students' accounts are processed through this office including monthly payments. Deposits for housing and tuition are receipted through this office as well. Payment plans: Due to our commitment to Benedictine hospitality and compassion, Saint Martin's offers a monthly payment plan option. Students or their families can make a monthly payment plan for the semester or the year (fall and spring) through Tuition Management Systems. TMS offers a convenient way to pay educational expenses by paying monthly rather than all at once. Students need to be familiar with calculating their budget for the semester. Work study and student employment awards are not used in the calculation and most Stafford loans are subject to an estimated 2 percent processing fee through their lender. This 2 percent should be deducted from the loan when budgeting. Federal PLUS loans are assessed an estimated 4 percent which should be deducted as well. Contact the Student Accounts Office staff if you need assistance with calculating your budget by calling 360-438-4389. We will be happy to help you. If the calculation results in a balance due, and a monthly payment plan is desired, students (and/or parents) may apply for a monthly plan with Tuition Management Systems by calling TMS at 1-800-722-4867 or online at www.afford.com/stmartin. Student work study checks: Student paychecks are available the last working day of the month and are picked up in the Student Accounts Office. Automatic deposit is encouraged and can be arranged through the SMU Payroll Office. Refunds: Refunds are processed within 30 days of the date the credit balance is reflected. Refunds are processed weekly on Fridays, and are available after 1 p.m. Refunds are mailed to the permanent address on file unless a Refund Authorization form requesting pick up is on file in the Office of Student Accounts. Forms are available in the office or on our Refund Policy web page for your convenience.
Office of Student Accounts
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