This section describes the financial agreement between Brigham Young University-Idaho and each student who attends.
There is NO OFFICIAL BILLING FOR TUITION AND FEES mailed by Brigham Young University-Idaho to students. However, a Fee and Schedule Form (see above) may be obtained at anytime upon request by students. Students may also obtain the detail and total amount owed by using the Brigham Young University-Idaho Home Page (www2.byui.edu) or the Phone Registration System (208) 356-1006, or they can call the Accounting Office (208) 356-1050. FAILURE TO BE AWARE OF THE AMOUNT OWED DOES NOT EXCUSE THE STUDENT FROM MEETING THE PAYMENT DEADLINES listed in this Catalog and in the Class Schedules.
Tuition Payment Deadlines
A late charge of 5% on the unpaid balance will be added if not paid in full by these dates.
Sep 12 Fall Semester Nov 1 Fall Block Jan 15 Winter Semester Mar 11 Winter Block May 8 Summer First Term July 3 Summer Second Term
Interest will then be charged at the rate of 1% per month on the unpaid balance.
Activity Pass and Privileges
An Activity Pass will be issued to all students who are half time or more which entitles them to:
Part-time Status entitles a student to the same privileges given to full-time students in the use of the physical education building, library, and other facilities on campus. Spouses of students may purchase an activity pass at the ticket office for $25 per semester or $13 per block and term.
FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
Class Fees
Certain classes may have an extra fee due to the unique expenses associated with the class. Generally, these fees are for supplies which are considered to be purchased and used during the first week of each term. Some fees are for student travel relating to the class, while a few may be for other purposes such as private lessons or guest lecturers. Once the funds have been committed and/or expended, there is no refund if the student withdraws from the class after the first week. Reference each class in the catalog for details of class fees.
Charge Per Class Dropped
There will be no charge for registration changes up to the last day to add classes or register. After these dates, there will be a $5 charge for each class dropped.
Books and Supplies
Books and supplies purchased at the Brigham Young University-Idaho Bookstore may be charged to the student's personal account at the University. These charges become due the following month, however, financial aid will be used immediately to pay for these charges. Interest will be charged on past due amounts at 12% per annum. Students may also make these purchases with cash, checks, or bank credit cards.
Student Housing
For information concerning both On- and Off-campus Housing, contact the Housing Office, Located in the Kimball Building (208) 356-1045, or visit http://www2.byui.edu/housing/.
Meal Contracts
Student may purchase a variety of meal contracts from Brigham Young University-Idaho Food Services, Manwaring Center, (208) 356-2251.
Long Distance Phone Credit Cards
Only students living in campus housing may acquire a Brigham Young University-Idaho Long Distance Credit Card to be used on campus. These cards can be obtained by paying a $5 processing fee (for each school year) at the Cashiers Office. Long distance calls will be charged to the students’ personal account at Brigham Young University-Idaho and are due the following month.
Student Health Center Charges
All students and spouses have access to the Student Health Center in Room 120 Clarke Building for a $5 charge per visit. In addition, spouses are charged an $8 access fee per semester. Other dependents of students do not have access to the Student Health Center. These charges plus other charges for services and medicine may be charged to the student’s personal account at Brigham Young University-Idaho. All charges become due the following month even though payments may not have been received from private insurance companies. It is the student’s responsibility to submit claims to their private insurance companies. Interest of 12% per annum will be charged on all past due amounts. See Student Health Care Services for more detail.
STUDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE
Brigham Young University-Idaho requires that each student be covered in the Rexburg area by health and accident insurance. Therefore, each student who registers as half time or more is automatically enrolled for the Brigham Young University-Idaho Student Insurance. Continuing Education students who are registered half-time in Brigham Young University-Idaho classes may also be eligible to buy Brigham Young University-Idaho insurance, but will not be automatically enrolled. They must apply for insurance at the Accounting Office during the first week of their attendance. Contact the Accounting Office , Kimball 130, or call (208)-356-1039 for information.
Enrollment During the School Year
When a student registers for classes for the first time during the school year, he or she will be automatically enrolled in the student health plan. If a student’s coverage under another insurance is terminated involuntarily during the year, he may add the Brigham Young University-Idaho insurance within 60 days of the termination by contacting the Accounting Office.
New dependents may also be added during the school year which result from marriage or new born or adopted child if enrolled within 30 days. The only exception is when coverage under another insurance plan is terminated involuntarily and enrollment in the Brigham Young University-Idaho Student Health Plan takes place within 60 days of termination. For further details, contact the Accounting Office.
Student Medical Insurance Waiver
A STUDENT MAY HAVE THIS INSURANCE WAIVED if (1) he or she is covered in the Rexburg area by another health and accident insurance plan, AND (2) a completed Waiver Form is submitted to the Brigham Young University-Idaho Accounting Office BEFORE the deadline listed below. Waiver forms will be mailed to new students in the registration packets. These forms may also be picked up in the Accounting Office. Waiver information may also be submitted over the Web www2.byui.edu. The Brigham Young University-Idaho insurance cannot be cancelled or added after the deadlines listed below.
Sep 11 Fall Semester Oct 31 Fall Block Jan 14 Winter Semester Mar 8 Winter Block May 7 Summer First Term Jul 2 Summer Second Term
Once this waiver form has been submitted, the student will not be charged for insurance in subsequent registration periods unless the Accounting Office is informed that the student is no longer covered by private insurance. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the Accounting Office as soon as their private insurance coverage terminates. Please note: Students will not automatically have BYU-I’s insurance if private insurance is cancelled. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Accounting Office, Kimball 130, or by calling (208) 356-1039.
Student Dependent Insurance
Students may enroll their dependents in the Brigham Young University-Idaho Student Health Plan for the period in which the student is enrolled. Enrollment must take place during the first week of the student’s attendance or during the open enrollment period (first week of Fall Semester). Dependents cannot be covered unless the student is also enrolled.
Insurance Coverage Period
Each student (and dependents) will be covered from the time of enrollment until he or she is no longer a continuing student at Brigham Young University-Idaho. This coverage will continue through the summer or semester breaks as long as the break is no longer than one semester, unless the student officially cancels the insurance or submits a waiver if covered by private insurance during the break. Premiums are due at the beginning of each semester, term, or period of absence.
Cancellation of Insurance
This insurance will be canceled when a student graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho or at the end of the semester or term when he or she officially withdraws from school. If the student does not plan on returning the subsequent semester or term, he should notify the Accounting Office so insurance will not be canceled. Also, a student may cancel insurance at the beginning of each semester or term by providing proof of coverage with another insurance plan to the Accounting Office before the deadline.
Insurance After Graduation Or Withdrawal From School
Extended Insurance may be purchased for the student and dependents for up to nine months after leaving school. The purchase deadline for this insurance is the last day of the semester or term of attendance. For further detail, contact the Accounting Office or call (208) 356-1039.
Pre-Existing Conditions
Pre-existing conditions which can be treated at the Student Health Center are covered. However, treatment received outside the Student Health Center is not covered unless coverage has been in effect continuously for 12 months.
If the student has been continuously insured by another insurance plan and the break between that plan and the Brigham Young University-Idaho Student Health Plan is less than 63 days, the period covered previously may be used in calculating the 12 month requirement for continuous coverage. Refer to the Student Health Plan Handbook, or the Web http://www.dmba.com/ or call the DMBA Representative, (208) 356-1227.
Health Insurance Coverage
The Brigham Young University-Idaho Student Health Plan requires that the student or spouse first go to the Student Health Center. The low cost of the insurance is due to the use of the Student Health Center. If unable to care for the patient, the insured will be given a referral to a local physician. If the Student Health Center is closed and an emergency occurs, the student may go to the Madison Memorial Hospital emergency room. The student should notify the Health Center the next working day. If additional visits are required, the student must get a referral from the DMBA Representative in Kimball 240 (208) 356-1227. Referrals are not needed for children, since the Student Health Center is not equipped to provide care for children.
Insurance covers 80% of costs above the co-payable portion for each visit. The co-pay is $5 at the Student Health Center, $25 outside the Student Health Center with a referral, or $100 without a referral. Prescriptions are not included.
For further detail, please refer to the Student Health Plan Handbook or contact the DMBA Representative in Kimball 240 (208) 356-1227.
Student Personal Deposit Accounts
For the convenience of each student, money may be deposited in a personal account at Brigham Young University-Idaho. These funds may be used by the student to pay for debts incurred at Brigham Young University-Idaho or may be withdrawn for personal use. Up to $400 in cash can be withdrawn between 8:15 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at the Cashiers Office on campus. For larger amounts at one time, a check can be printed within 24 hours after requested by the student in the Accounting Office. Deposits may be taken to or mailed to the Cashiers Office, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg ID 83460-1625.
Students may open a checking account in the one of the local banks in Rexburg. These banks are pleased to have student customers and are within walking distance of the campus. Money can be transferred electronically into a student's account at local banks. Also, students can have 24 hours access to their money by using the Automated Teller Machines (ATM) located on campus and in Rexburg.
Monthly Financial Statements
Statements will be mailed to each student at their current address at the beginning of each month. If a student wishes to have this statement mailed home to parents or to a different address, call the Accounting Office, located in the Kimball Building, (208) 356-1052.
These statements will show the status of the student's account, including charges, payments received, past due amounts, service charges, and deposits. Not receiving these statements does not relieve the student from making required payments by the deadlines listed in this catalog.
PAYMENTS
All payments must be paid in U.S. currency and be received by Brigham Young University-Idaho by the deadline dates listed in the Calendar of Events in this catalog. They may be paid to the Brigham Young University-Idaho Cashier's Office either in person or by mail but must be received on or before the deadline dates.
If paying by mail, allow enough time for the mail to get to Brigham Young University-Idaho. Send a check or money order. Do not send cash by mail. Payments can also be made in person at the Cashier’s Office or by bank credit card over the phone or BYU-Idaho home page (www2.byui.edu).Take or mail payments to:
Brigham Young University-Idaho Cashier’s Office Rexburg, ID 83460-1613
or call (208) 356-1080.
Federal Financial Aid
Pell Grants and Stafford Loans will be applied first to Tuition & Fees and then to Campus Housing and Meals. Then with permission of the student, it will be applied to books and to other debts owed by the student. However, before any aid will be processed, the student must complete a Title IV Authorization form stating whether or not this permission is given. This can be done over the web.
Scholarships and Grants
Brigham Young University-Idaho scholarships and grants will be posted to student accounts on the first day of classes of each term. Scholarships and grants from non-Brigham Young University-Idaho sources will be credited as they are received.
Advance Payments
Payments may be made in advance, either in one amount or in monthly payments, which will enable the student to meet payment deadlines without having to pay the entire amount in one lump sum. If a student decides not to attend after making advanced payments, the full amount will be refunded after deducting any debts the student may have with the University.
Please note that scholarships and other financial aids do not become available until the first day of classes. Refer to the calendar in this catalog.
Dishonored checks
Appropriate late charges will be assessed when a dishonored check has been used to pay tuition and other charges. Check cashing privileges may also be terminated. A return check charge of $5 will also be assessed for each dishonored check.
Delinquent Accounts
If an unsatisfactory financial relationship occurs because of unpaid fees, fines, loans, housing, returned checks, loss of property or breakage, the following recourse may be taken by the University:
The above steps may be taken by the Director of Accounting Services without further notice if a satisfactory arrangement is not made after the student has once been notified regarding his or her financial responsibility.
REFUND POLICIES & PROCEDURES
General Policy
Refunds for tuition and fees will be processed only when the student has officially withdrawn from school or dropped from full-time to part-time status. The refund date will be the day the student actually drops the class(es). Students will be charged for the classes for which they are registered until they are officially withdrawn from school or from a particular class, even though they may not have been attending the classes. If asked to leave, a student will be charged for time in school until withdrawn. Housing and Meal Contract refunds will be processed when the contract is terminated.
If payments exceed the charges, the overpayment will be credited first to school scholarships and grants awarded to the student during that semester or term. Then to any debts owing by the student to Brigham Young University-Idaho. Scholarships and grants are considered cancelled when a student withdraws. If a credit balance remains, it will then be processed as a refund.
Students should come into the Accounting Office before dropping or withdrawing classes to see how the withdrawal will affect them financially.
Federal Title IV Financial Aid:
Any student who has received Federal financial aid and plan on withdrawing from school should first check with the Accounting Office to determine how much of the financial aid they will have to repay when they withdraw. This may affect the decision to withdraw.
When a student receives Title IV funds (Pell Grant, Stafford and PLUS Loans) to attend BYU-Idaho and subsequently withdraws from school, Federal law and regulations require the computation of the Total Unearned amount of the financial AND the amount Unearned by the institution for tuition, fees, campus housing/meals, and returned books. The difference between these two is the amount which the student will owe to the government. The Earned and Unearned amounts are calculated by dividing the total calendar days of the term into the number of days up to the withdrawal date. After 60% of the term is past, the full amount of the financial aid is considered Earned. The institutional Unearned portion of the financial aid will be applied first to any Loans and then to any amount owing on the Pell Grant.
Withdrawal from School
Prior to the first day of classes, a student may withdraw by using the phone registration system (208) 356-1006 or by contacting the Registrar’s Office. To withdraw after classes begin, the student must contact the Dean of Students Office, located in the Kimball Building, or call (208) 356-1120.
The following charges will be made to withdrawing students:
Jul 31 Fall Semester Oct 19 Fall Second Block Dec 15 Winter Semester Feb 22 Winter Block Apr 19 Summer First Term Jun 11 Summer Second Term
Term Dates Percentage Fall Semester 9/05-11/4 1% per day Fall Block 10/26-11/14 2% per day Winter Semester 1/8-3/13 1% per day Winter Block 3/4-4/4 2% per day Summer 1st Term 5/1-5/30 2% per day Summer 2nd Term 6/24-7/23 2% per dayAfter the last day shown above, the entire cost of Tuition for the Term will be charged. The above is based upon calendar days.
Dropping to Part Time Status
When a student drops enough classes to become part time, the same refund schedule applies as shown above without the loss of the Registration deposit.
Student Activity Pass
Upon withdrawal from school, the student activity pass will be canceled.
Student Insurance
Student insurance is non-refundable after the Insurance Waiver Deadline since the premiums will have been sent to the insurance company.
Class and Tuition Related Fees
Class, Excess Credit and other related fees are non-refundable after the TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINES.
On-Campus Housing
The $150 security deposit for first time students or $50 security deposit for returning students will be refunded if the Housing Office is notified of cancellation at least sixty (60) days before the semester/term begins. One hundred dollars ($100) of the security deposit for a first time student will be refunded if notification is received between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days for a semester or thirty (30) days for a term. For cancellations made prior to check-in, monies paid over the application fee and/or security deposit will be refunded. After check-in, the charge for time spent in housing, a termination fee, and any damage charges will be deducted from any payments. The balance remaining will be applied to any debts owing to the University, with the remainder being refunded to the student. The termination fee will be 30% of the unused portion of the contract for those who are evicted from housing, dismissed from school, have a “needs clearance” (before returning to BYU-Idaho) placed on their records, or move to off-campus housing. For those who withdraw from school, the termination fee is $50. The termination fee can be waived for mission, marriage, graduation, or completion of track session if written verification is submitted to the Housing Office prior to leaving the on-campus residence hall.
Meal Contracts
Refund of excess payments for cancelled meal contracts less a termination fee (30% of unused portion) will be computed from the day that Food Services is notified of the cancellation.
Refund Processing Time
Any money due to the students will be processed and mailed within thirty days of notification of withdrawal or termination of housing or meal contract.
STUDENT ID CARDS