Student Accounts

Information and services related to student billing and payments.

Billing

A tuition payment plan (see below) has been established which will allow parents to make up to five monthly payments each semester for balances due. There is a one-time fee of $50 per semester for using the tuition payment plan, but no additional interest is charged for use of the plan. However, accounts not paid as due, are subject to monthly finance charges at a minimum of $75 or 1.5% of the outstanding balance.

If the tuition payment plan is not selected, then it is expected that the tuition is paid in two equal installments (Fall semester: June and July; Spring semester: November and December).

Statements are prepared at the beginning of each month with payments due before the 30th of the month. Other student charges for the bookstore, library or other fines, lab fees, and studio fees and shuttle transportation fees will appear on the monthly statements.

A student's account must be current and in good standing in order for that student to register for classes, have academic credits certified, be granted a leave of absence, or have a degree conferred.

Refund Policy

A student who is considering withdrawal should confer with the student accounts office and financial aid office concerning anticipated refunds. No refund is made in case of suspension or expulsion except when a student is eligible for the pro-rata refund as mandated by the federal government.

No refund of fees will be made in the event a student withdraws from the college after the semester begins, except as stated below.

If a withdrawal occurs:

Prior to first day of class, $500 enrollment fee is retained. All other charges are refunded.
Within first week after semester begins: 80% of tuition, room, and board is refunded.
Within two weeks after semester begins: 60% of tuition, room, and board is refunded.
Within four weeks after semester begins: 30% of tuition, room, and board is refunded.
After four weeks: no refund is made.

Students should notify the registrar, dean of studies, or dean of students of their intent to withdraw. The student accounts office must approve the refund, determined from the date of notification of withdrawal, before it is issued. Adjustments in financial aid awards for students who withdraw will be determined according to the following procedures:

Any institutional grants or scholarships will be reduced by the same percentage as the refunds described above.
Recipients of federal student aid will have their federal aid adjusted based on a formula prescribed by federal regulations.

Tuition Payment Schedule (Opt-in only)

Fall Semester

1st payment due June 30
2nd payment due July 31
3rd payment due August 31
4th payment due September 30
5th payment due October 31

Spring Semester

1st payment due November 30
2nd payment due December 31
3rd payment due January 31
4th payment due February 28
5th payment due March 31

Check Payments

Checks may be mailed to the Business Office at this address:

Bard College at Simon’s Rock
ATTN: Business Office
84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

On the memo line, be sure to write your student’s 9-digit ID number.

Online Payments

Bard College at Simon’s Rock provides an easy-to-use and secure online payment gateway via PayMyTuition.

Accepted payment types include Visa/Mastercard, wire transfer, and e-wallet payments.
PayMyTuition is viewable in five languages in addition to English.
International payments can be made in a local currency from any country at better-than-bank exchange rates.

Make an Online Payment

Questions?

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