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Make Fee Payment Easy Payment Methods Avoid standing in fee payment lines! The University offers several convenient, secure and confidential tuition and fee payment options through the internet via VIP (Visual Information Processing) at: http://VIP.SC.EDU, and through TIPS: Off-campus at (803) 251-8477, On-campus at 2-8477 (Telephone Information Processing). Pay by Credit Card via TIPS or VIP Credit card payments using VISA, Mastercard and Discover can be made through TIPS and the web. Always wait for a confirmation number once your transaction is complete. Electronic Checking With Electronic Check Transfer (ECT), you stay in control, and your PIN assures security. ECT is available through TIPS and the internet via VIP. " When paying by ECT, your bank account will only be charged for the exact amount that you specify. VIP and TIPS will respond with a payment transaction number which can be used as verification of payment. To sign-up, fill out / V the electronic check transfer authorization form and return it to the Bursar’s office. Your agreement must be on file with USC at least two weeks before you plan to pay your fees. Use the form found inside the Fall Master Schedule of Classes, download the form from the Bursar’s website at: http://web.csd.sc.edu/bursar/ or contact (803)777-8140. Mail-in Payments Payment by mail must be received by the mail-in deadline date of August 14. Do il. to ensure quick processing. Address payments to: Bursar’s Office, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. The Bursar’s Office is located on campus at the corner of Greene and Pickens. Coliseum Fee Payment The Fall 2000 Fee Payment deadline is 5:00pm August 23. Failure to pay by the deadline may result in registration cancellation. In person fee payments will be accepted during Coliseum Fee payment August 18 & 21-23 from 8:30am-5:00pm. Late V registration fee payment is « August 24 & 25, from 8:30am 5;00pm, at the Coliseum. The Coliseum is located downtown at the corner of « Assembly and Greene. Parking is available in lots adjacent to the Park Street side. Financial Aid?. Know your financial aid status prior to fee payment! Late paperwork can result in problems and does not remove your responsiblity to pay fees by the deadline. Check your status through TIPS or VIP. If you have problems, contact the t Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at (803) 777 8134. Committing Financial Aid Students that receive financial aid and/or scholarships VV must commit those j, |'c . awards toward , * fee payment via TIPS or VIP. Be prepared! Partial payments are not accepted. Pay any additional charges by credit card, or electronic checking (ECT) when using TIPS or VIP. Financial Aid overages can be deposited directly to your checking account if you signed up for electronic check transfer. « Important Fee Payment Dates July 10 - Fall 2000 Fee payment begins via TIPS and VIP. Always wait for a transaction code when paying fees via TIPS or VIP. July 10- July 10-August 23. Financial Aid/Scholarships are available for commitment toward fees. If award is not available, contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. July 18 - Fall 2000 bills mailed to permanent address for students registered by July 13. Students registered after July 13 will not receive a bill and must call TIPS (803) 251 - 8477 (on-campus 2-8477) or access VIP via the web at http://vip.sc.edu for charges due. « /August xh - rinanciai am overage amounts are automatically maned out or deposited tor students who have committed their aid toward fee payment, and have financial aid in excess of their fees. August 14 - Fall 2000 Fee payments via mail must be received by USC no later than August 14. August 18 - Coliseum Fee Payment 8:30am-5:00pm August 21-23 - Coliseum Fee Payment 8:30am-5:00pm. August 23 - Coliseum Fee Payment 8:30-5:00pm. Fall 2000 Fee payment deadline. Students who have not paid by 5:00pm may have their fall schedules cancelled. August 24-25 - Coliseum Fee Payment Late registrants. 8:30am-5:00pm. August 24 - First day of classes. August 25 - Late fee of $5.00 per day begins. August 30 - Last day for 100% refund for dropped classes. (Check the Fall Master Schedule for a complete list of refund dates) Visit us on the internet at: http://web.csd.sc.edu/bursar/ Bursar’s Office/Financial Services • University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC 29208 A i How and when do I get a bill? Students 1 who register by July 13 should receive a Fall bill at their permanent address. Fall bills are scheduled to be mailed the week of July 18. Bill packets include information and instructions on fee payment. ' What if I don’t receive a bill? Bills are not mailed to students who register afterf July 13. If you do not receive a bill, you must call TIPS or access VIP to obtain your fee information. 1 What if I am a SC resident being charged non-resident fees ? Academic fees are based on your state residency, your program of academic study and your number of credit hours. For residency issues, contact the Legal Residency Office at (803)777-4060. 1 What if my Scholarship/Financial award amount is not showing on my bill? The Bursar’s office cannot change or adjust financial award information. You will need to contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at: (803i - . 777-8134. ' 1 1 What charges will appear on my bill? Your University bill can include charges for tuition and fees, housing, meal plans, cash card, health insurance fee, telephone bills and miscellanceous charges from a number of University offices. It will also include credits for scholarships/awards that are part of your aid package. ' What if my charges are wrong? If your bill is incorrect, missing charges or incomplete, you will need to contact the office that originates the charge or credit (i.e. Financial Aid/Scholarships for financial aid/awards, Housing for room and board charges, Parking Services for parking charges, Dining Services for meal plans, and cash card, etc.) How does the Parent PLUS loan work? Parent PLUS loans are secured by the parent. Those checks will be sent to the parents to be used for fee payment. If you experience problems with your PLUS loan, contact (803) 777-4077.' How can I pay my bill? You can pay your charges via credit card or electronic checking through the internet via VIP or by phone using TIPS. Payments by check must be received in the Bursar’s office by the mail-in deadline of August 14. In person payments will be accepted during the Coliseum Fee Payment, August 18 & 21-23, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Fee Payment deadline is 5:00pm August 23. Late registration fee payment is August 24&25, at the Coliseum. ^ What if I encounter problems paying my bill by the due date of 5:00pm August 23? You will need to contact the Bursar’s Office at (803) 777-4233 to discuss your situation. Numbers to Know Delinquent Charges, Financial Hold on Registration, Monthly Bills 777-4234 Electronic Check Transfer 777-8140 Fee Payment and Refunds 777-4233 Financial Aid and Scholarships 777-8134 Hope Tax Credit 777-1449 Parking Services 777-5160 Residency Office 777-4060 Student Loan Accounting/Financial Aid Overage Checks 777-8140 Telephone Charges 777-1800 USC Dining Services 777-4161 USC Housing 777-4283