Penn State York Penn State University

Bursar's Office At Penn State York
717-771-4122
Located in Room 121, Main Classroom Building
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Important Reminder for Penn State Families:

Effective since July 2006, "paper" tuition bills are no longer being mailed.

Electronic bills (eBills) have replaced all paper bills for Penn State students. Whenever an eBill is produced, an e-mail message is sent to the student’s official University e-mail account to announce that the eBill may be viewed online. This message directs the students to access their eBills and make payment via eLion. For additional information and instructions, please select Tuition Bills below.

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Tuition Rates: (Per semester)

Cost of Classes (excluding books) is comprised of:

Basic Tuition + Information Technology Fee + Activity Fee = Total Charges

The tuition rate to be charged is based on the following considerations: a) resident classification (PA or non-PA), b) student class standing, c) program or major (within College), d) number of college credits earned, e) campus location, and f) [for Seniors only] the semester when first admitted to Penn State. Freshman level students usually have earned 0 – 27 college credits. Sophomores have usually earned 27.1 – 59 college credits. Junior and senior level students would have earned more than 59 college credits.

Note: Associate degree majors are considered either freshmen (0 – 27 credits earned) or sophomores (27.1 or more credits earned). Associate degree majors (who have accumulated more than 59 college credits) are still classified as sophomores until they earn their associate degree.

The dollar amounts, listed below, represent costs for one semester at Penn State York and at Penn State, The Lancaster Center. For rates at any other Penn State location, please visit: http://tuition.psu.edu/.

The "full-time" rate is charged to a student who is registered for 12 or more credits (Credits in excess of 12 are essentially at no-charge).

Basic Tuition Rates (per semester) Fall 2007 / Spring 2008
  PA Resident Non-PA
Class Standing
Full-time Part-time (per credit) Full-time Part-time (per credit)

Lower Division (0 - 59 credits earned)
All Freshmen level students (0-27 credits earned, including nondegree)

$5227

$423

$7977

$665
         
All Sophomores (27.1-59 credits earned, including nondegree)

$5227

$423

$7977

$665
         
Associate Degree Majors (regardless of credits earned)

$5227

$423

$7977

$665
         

Upper Division (59.1 or more credits earned)

Majors in Engineering, IST, Sciences or in Business:

A. Junior & Senior

 $6033

 $485

 $8868

 $739

 

 

 

 

 

All other programs/majors and non-degree:

A. Junior & Senior

 $5658

 $454

 $8447

 $704

B. Non-degree students with 59.1 or more crs.

 $5658

 $454

 $8447

 $704
         

York Graduate students (Earned Bachelor's degree or higher) 
All majors/programs other than: Business, Sciences, Engineering, or IST.

 $6974

 $581

 $9719

 $810

In addition to the basic tuition rates listed above, most students are also charged an Information Technology Fee and an Activity Fee (see explanations below the rates). These fees are the same for both PA and for non-PA residents, regardless of undergraduate or graduate level programs.

Information Technology Fee: Fall 2007 or Spring 2008
(Per Semester Rates)		 Summer 2008
9 or more credits

$212

 $159
5 to less than 9 credits

 $157

 $106
Fewer than 5 credits

  $72

 $53
     
Activity Fee
9 or more credits

 $54

 none
5 to less than 9 credits

  $41

 none
Fewer than 5 credits

  $17

 none
Note: Courses conducted by The Lancaster Center do not incur an Activity Fee at any time.

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Fees : Information Technology Fee and Activity Fee

Fee amounts to be charged can be found in the section immediately above.

What is the Information Technology Fee?

An Information Technology Fee is charged to all undergraduate and graduate students at all campus locations. Computer Access Accounts are made available to all students to provide unrestricted access to Penn State's computing facilities as well as electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and key information services such as encyclopedias and governmental data.

For students who have their own computers, income from the fee provides connections to the University's network and information services. The funds also provide direct support for computer services at each individual campus location. Examples include the purchase of microcomputers and software for student laboratories, consulting and workstations.

What is the Student Activity Fee?

The purpose of the Student Activity Fee is to improve the out-of-class experience and improve the educational climate at Penn State. Income from the Student Activity Fee will be used to increase the number and quality of activities such as clubs and organizations, recreational and fitness programs, lectures, music and cultural programs, and other campus programs related to the total learning environment. Each campus has established a student-run committee that will allocate these funds. For more information on the York Campus Allocation Committee, please contact our Student Affairs Office at 717-771-4045.

The non-refundable Info Tech Fee and Activity Fee are charged according to the number of enrolled credits immediately prior to the first day of the semester. Adding credits on or after the first day of the semester could result in a corresponding increase of the fees. Dropping credits on or after the first day of the semester will not reduce the fees charged.

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Tuition Billing Procedure:

Semester bills will be produced in electronic format (eBills) after students actually "schedule" their classes for the semester. An e-mail will be sent to the student’s Penn State e-mail account when the billing information is available for access via the eLion system. "Paper" bills will no longer be mailed effective July 2006.

Bill "due dates" occur approximately two - three weeks after the bills appear on eLion. The earlier students schedule classes - the better their chance of getting a space in the class. Later schedulers may find classes that are filled.

Electronic Bills (eBills):
Electronic Bills (eBills) are online student tuition bills that display the same information as the traditional paper billing statements. In the past, eBills were accessed with a bill # at the eBill site. Now the eBill can be accessed online via eLion by the student or by others (with student authorization). Beginning with the 2006 fall semester, after you have scheduled your classes, you will receive an e-mail message alerting you that your eBill is available to view and pay in eLion. If you have authorized other individuals to view/pay your bill, they can access this information as well.

Students can access their eBill by logging into eLion. Then select "Bills Tuition/Other". Authorized Parents/Guardians/Others can access eBill by logging into eLion as well. Parents should first select “Parents/Other” then they should select "Bills Tuition/Other".

Bills paid entirely by Financial Aid: Students, whose financial aid awards will pay 100 percent of their tuition and fees, will receive an e-mail regarding their eBill access. This e-mail will instruct the student (who does not owe any payment) to "complete your registration" via eLion. If your bill does show -0- due and you are unable to complete your registration via eLion, please contact the York Bursar's Office and ask us to complete the process for you.

Student Account & Billing Access on the Web
A parent, guardian, or other (designated by the student) can now obtain access to student financial information online via eLion! To access the financial information (such as tuition bills, Bursar account, Hope/Lifetime Tax Credit) in a student’s record, you must be granted access by the student and have either a "Friends of Penn State Account (FPS)" –or- a current Penn State Access account. If you do not currently have either account, you can create an account by accessing www.elion.psu.edu and selecting "Parent/Other".

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Tuition Payment Options:

Penn State offers a 3-payment deferred plan and a 10-payment plan to assist all students with paying educational costs.  These payment plans are very helpful to students and families who may be unable to pay the full “Net Payable” amount on the bill by the due date.

Deferred Payment Plan

Penn State's deferred payment plan allows students to defer payment of 2/3's of their tuition bill. This plan allows you to pay over a period of three months with payments of 1/3 of the semester charges. The first 1/3 of tuition, fees and room and board (if applicable) is payable by the due date of the tuition bill, and the remaining 2/3's is payable over the subsequent two months. There is a $45 fee to use this plan, payable with the first 1/3 payment. For more information, please see Penn State's Deferred Payment Plan.

TMS Lion-Pay Monthly Payment Plan

Additionally, Penn State is proud to offer a 10-payment tuition payment option in partnership with Tuition Management Systems (TMS). This TMS Lion-Pay monthly payment plan is an interest-free monthly payment option. The plan is available for a small annual or semester enrollment fee. For costs and schedules or to enroll, call 1-888-210-5765 or go to www.afford.com/psu.

Tuition Payment Methods:

  1. The student or an authorized payer can pay online with eCheck (electronic check). eCheck is a fast and secure method for you to pay your eBill as a deduction from your checking account without having to mail a paper check. An eCheck will appear on your monthly bank statement as Penn State Univ Bill Paymt. To make an eCheck payment, provide the bank routing number and account numbers from the bottom of your check along with the amount you wish to pay.
  2. You can also continue to pay your tuition bill online with a credit card (MasterCard or Discover) by accessing www.elion.psu.edu. There is a 2 percent convenience fee charged for payments by credit card.
  3. You can mail a check with the payment "voucher" which can be printed from eLion. Checks can be mailed to Penn State York or to University Park.
  4. Payments by check or cash can be delivered to the York Bursar's Office. There is a convenient depository drop-box, which is located near the Bursar's Office entrance. This secure drop-box is available to any student who pays by check – whenever the Main Classroom Building is open. Cash payments should be delivered to the Bursar's counter for a receipt. Cash should not be inserted into the drop box nor sent through the mail.

Completing the Registration Process...

The Penn State registration process consists of two steps.

Failure to complete the registration process may result in the following:

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Get Your Refund Quickly:

If you are expecting a refund of excess financial aid during the current semester (or in future semesters), you should sign up for Rapid Refund. This program will deposit your refund directly into any checking or savings account that you, the student, authorize. With direct deposit into your bank account, you will have your refund dollars either on the first day of the semester or within three days after your Aid funds are credited to your student account at Penn State - whichever is later.

Note: If you choose to have your refund delivered (by check) to your home or local address, your refund will be delayed for several weeks.

You can sign up for the Rapid Refund program in either of the following ways:

The sign up for Rapid Refund is only necessary one time. The direct deposit authorization will remain in effect until the student requests a change or cancellation.

Note: Students should be aware that reducing credits during the semester may decrease student aid award values. All students receiving a Federal Pell Grant who decrease their credit load during the semester will have their award adjusted downward. This may result in a balance due the University.

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Stafford Loan Awards:

Students eligible for a Federal Stafford Loan may see it listed on the Semester Bill as an "ESTIMATED LOAN". If an "ESTIMATED LOAN" appears on your Semester Bill and you have received, completed and returned your Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note, expect to receive a notice finalizing your loan. If you have not received your Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note, complete your Federal Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) electronically using the Federal Personal-Indentification- Number (PIN) issued to you by the Federal Department of Education. Access http://www.psu.edu/studentaid and click on e-sign your Stafford Loan Application for more information. This Master Promissory Note will authorize disbursement of all Federal Stafford Loan funds for up to ten years while you are enrolled as a student. You will not need to sign this promissory note again to borrow in future years. Prior to any Federal Stafford Loan disbursements being made to your student account, you will have the option to refuse these funds.

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Decreasing your Stafford Loan or your Perkins Loan:

To decrease or cancel a Federal Stafford Loan or a Federal Perkins Loan, students can access their eLion account through the application called "Loan Decrease." However, students are encouraged to closely review their semester budget to determine the amount of Federal Stafford Loan needed to pay tuition, fees, room, board and book charges. Students should also consider any additional educational expenses that they may incur during the semester. This will help students determine the amount of Federal Stafford Loan needed to borrow to cover the educational expenses for the semester. Students will then receive a "Notification of Disbursement" from both PHEAA and Penn State (via e-mail) at the point in the semester that Federal Stafford Loan funds are placed in the student's account. Students will also have the option at this time to refuse any or all of the Federal Stafford Loan proceeds.

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Tuition Refund / Adjustment Policy: (Dropping Classes or Withdrawing)

The Semester Bill payment will be refunded in full if a student cancels all classes prior to the first day of the semester. Students who drop a class or withdraw from all classes (after the first class is held) will not receive a full refund of tuition that was paid.

For courses that run eleven weeks or more: 20 percent of the total tuition cost is incurred during the first week of class, and an additional 10 percent tuition charge is incurred during each subsequent week. This means that the full 100 percent tuition charge has been incurred by the end of week eight. Dropping out after the eighth week of the course will result in a 100 percent tuition charge, and therefore no adjustment or refund is due. (The Info. Tech. Fee and the Activity Fee charges are nonrefundable after the semester starts.)

Courses that run for ten weeks or less (such as summer sessions) have different tuition percentage charges (for drops or withdrawals) than those listed above. Please contact the Bursar's Office at 717-771-4122 for details. [Questions about the withdrawal process should be referred to the Student Affairs Office at 717-771-4045.]

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Holds:

If a student has an unpaid balance in his/her student account beyond the twelfth week of the fall or spring semester, a Delinquent Hold will be placed on the student's records. The HOLD will have the following effect: a) the student will not be allowed to register for any new classes, b) no transcript of grades can be obtained from the University. The HOLD will remain in effect until the unpaid balance is settled.

There are various other infractions (such as repeated unpaid parking fines) that may result in a HOLD on a student's records. When the HOLD is placed, an E-mail notification is sent to the student concerning the reason for the HOLD. If a HOLD is preventing the student from registering for a class or from obtaining a transcript, the student may contact the Bursar's Office to learn the reason for the HOLD and what action(s) are necessary to correct the problem.

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1098-T Form - Annual Income Tax Credits for Higher Education:

You could be eligible for Federal Income tax credits for the costs of higher education. The Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits are part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 that allows eligible taxpayers to claim a tax credit against their federal income tax for qualified tuition and related expenses.

Each January, Penn State will file a Form 1098-T with the IRS for every student who has paid tuition and related expenses during the previous calendar year. Students should receive a copy of the 1098-T form in early February by mail so the figures can be used for Federal Tax reporting - as desired. You may get additional information about the tax credits on the web at (http://www.bursar.psu.edu/taxcredit.cfm)

Penn State cannot provide individual tax advice and shall not be liable for damages of any kind in connection with this information. Accordingly, you should consult your tax adviser about your specific circumstances.

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Payroll for student employees:

Students should contact the Student Affairs Office to find out about available jobs on campus and to sign up for employment. Having completed the payroll sign up forms and after starting the job, the student will be paid biweekly by the Bursar's Office. Wages are paid every other Friday and must be direct deposited into the student's bank account.

Printed payroll notices showing the details of your deposited pay are distributed by the Bursar and forwarded to the student's supervisor on each payday. Any questions about the pay amount, taxes withheld, hours paid, etc. should be directed to the Bursar's Office.

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Student Account Transactions and Disbursement of Financial Aid awards:

Questions about your student account transactions (payments, tuition charges, tuition adjustments, penalty charges, Aid disbursements, etc.) can be answered by contacting the Bursar's Office. The University policy on student confidentiality may prohibit the release of student information to anyone other than the student.

Student Account & Billing Access on the Web:

Students can now view their student account transactions and balance on-line by using eLion. The URL is https://eLion.oas.psu.edu. Just click on "For Students." Then enter a User ID and Access Account password. Next, from the menu on the left side of the screen, the student chooses "Bursar Account." Just follow instructions to view your account transactions.

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Payment of campus Parking Fines and related costs:

Tickets (fines) issued for parking violations on campus should be paid at the Bursar's Office. Checks written to pay parking fines should be made payable to "Student Government Association," because all fines and additional costs collected for parking violations go entirely to the Student Government Association at Penn State York.

Appealing a Parking Ticket:

If the person who receives the parking fine wishes to appeal the ticket, they should contact the Safety and Security Office in the Main Classroom Bldg. at Penn State York. The responsibility of the Bursar's Office at Penn State York, when collecting payments for parking fines, is only to act as a collecting agent for the Student Government Association. The procedure for filing an appeal requires that collateral in the amount of the ticket must be posted at the time of appeal. If found not guilty or if the fine is reduced, the correct amount will be refunded. Please see: http://www.yk.psu.edu/security/parking.shtml for complete information on traffic/parking violations and the "appeal" procedure.

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