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Welcome to Student Accounts! The information provided in this website is designed to answer your tuition, refund, adjustment, credit and various other financial matters.

Our Mission, Values and Vision Statement:

Mission

It is the mission of the Student Accounts Office in the Enrollment Services Division to manage financial transactions between students and the University in a courteous and professional manner. The specific responsibilities of this department are but not limited to, issuing billing statements, collecting and accurately applying payments to student accounts, applying debit and credit information from the financial aid department, interacting with outside agencies with regards to the collection of delinquent accounts and providing year-end tax information.

Values

The values of the Student Accounts Office are derived from the MU creed: Character, Scholarship, Culture and Service. We maintain the accuracy of the student's financial account providing the opportunity for student service 24/7 through the WebAdvisor student portal.

Vision

The Student Accounts Office exists to provide exemplary financial and support services to our students, faculty, staff and other University constituents so Mansfield University is able to succeed as an institution of higher education.

Payment Options for Tuition and Fees

In order to continue to offer the secure convenience of credit card payments as an option, Mansfield University has contracted with Official Payments to process credit card payments online through WebAdvisor.

Before making payment for tuition and fees, please view the payment option information and frequently asked questions by clicking on the "New Payment Options" link which is located on the right side of the main Student Accounts web page. Below are highlights of the payment options. We accept American Express, Discover and Master Card debit/credit cards. Visa is not accepted.

Credit/debit cards will only be accepted online through WebAdvisor.
Official Payments will charge a convenience fee of 2.5% of the payment amount for their service.
E-check (electronic check) will allow you to make a payment online with no fee.
- A $25 fee is charged for each e-check returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds (NSF).
- A $5 fee is charged for each e-check returned by the bank for invalid account information.

You may also make payment with a check or money order payable to Mansfield University. Mail your payment to Mansfield University, Enrollment Services/Student Accounts, 224 South Hall, 71 South Academy Street, Mansfield PA 16933.

Note: Please do not mail cash, debit or credit card information. Cash payments can be made at the Enrollment Services window located at 224 South Hall.

Payment Plan Option Due Dates for 2012 Summer Sessions I and II:

Payment Plan Options For 2012 Summer I:

2012 Summer I (May 21 - June 28) Semester Due Dates:
Payment Due Date: 05/07/2012 (payment in full or at least half of total balance due)
Deferred Payment Plan Due Date: 06/6/2012 (the remaining balance in full plus the $50 deferred fee)

Payment Option 1: Payment in full for the total balance due by the payment due date of May 7, 2012.
- Note: Payment in full must be received by the payment due date of May 7th to avoid the $50 deferred fee.
Payment Option 2: The deferred payment plan incurs a $50 deferred fee and requires the student to pay at least half of the total balance due by the initial payment due date. The remaining half of the balance due, plus the $50 deferred fee, must be paid by the deferred payment due date. The 2012 summer I semester due dates for the deferred payment plan are as follows:
- 2012 summer I semester payment due date: May 7, 2012
  - The deferred payment plan requires at least half of the total balance due by May 7th.
- 2012 summer I semester deferred payment due date: June 6, 2012
  - The deferred payment plan requires the remaining balance plus the $50 deferred fee paid by June, 6th.
  - Note: Additional late fees will be assessed for unpaid balances after the deferred payment due date.

Payment Plan Options For 2012 Summer II:

2012 Summer II (July 2 - August 9) Semester Due Dates:
Payment Due Date: 06/19/2012 (payment in full or at least half of total balance due)
Deferred Payment Plan Due Date: 07/13/2012 (the remaining balance in full plus the $50 deferred fee)

Payment Option 1: Payment in full for the total balance due by the payment due date of June 19, 2012.
- Note: Payment in full must be received by the payment due date of June19th to avoid the $50 deferred fee.
Payment Option 2: The deferred payment plan incurs a $50 deferred fee and requires the student to pay at least half of the total balance due by the initial payment due date. The remaining half of the balance due, plus the $50 deferred fee, must be paid by the deferred payment due date. The 2012 summer II semester due dates for the deferred payment plan are as follows:
- 2012 summer I semester payment due date: June 19, 2012
  - The deferred payment plan requires at least half of the total balance due by June 19th.
- 2012 summer I semester deferred payment due date: July 13, 2012
  - The deferred payment plan requires the remaining balance plus the $50 deferred fee paid by July, 13th.
  - Note: Additional late fees will be assessed for unpaid balances after the deferred payment due date.

Students are able to conveniently access their student bill online. Students will receive an email via their MU email informing them when the bill will be ready to view. We no longer mail hard copy bills.

Summer Bookstore/Cash Advance

The online Bookstore application for 2012 summer is now available for students to purchase summer books. The bookstore/cash advance option will be live on Monday, May 7th.

Parking Decals

AVOID WAITING IN LINE TO ORDER PARKING PERMITS:
Parking permits may now be ordered online at http://parking.mansfield.edu/. Parking permits will be ready for students to pick up at Doane Center when they come to campus.

Parking permit decals may also be purchased with Mountie Money. Students and/or family/friends can add funds to a student's Mountie Money, using a debit or credit card, via the online MU One Card Web Portal . For guest deposits, all you need is the cardholder's first name, last name and the student's ID number. Students must have sufficient Mountie Money on their MU One Card, complete the Student Parking Application and indicate "Mountie Money" under the "Please Check Form of Payment" box and mail the application to Mansfield University Police Department, 104 Doane Center, 65 Clinton Street, Mansfield PA 16933. You may also fax the application to 570-662-4110.

Credit Balances:

If you have a credit balance that was created by a registration change, dorm/dining change or overpayment, and you are do not plan to register for a future semester, you must request your credit balance by emailing the student accounts email at stuacct@mansfield.edu.

1098-T Tax Information:

Mansfield University is partnering with ECSI (Educational Computer Systems, Inc.) to provide the 2011 1098-T tax forms to Mansfield University students.

All 1098-T forms will be mailed no later than January 31st per federal regulations directly from ECSI. If you have not received your form by then and cannot access the form online after that date, please contact ECSI (866-428-1098) to assist you.

The forms can also be accessed on ECSI’s website at www.ecsi.net/1098T using your login from last year. If you are a new student to ECSI you will be provided with a login, which can be obtained by the directions under ECSI’s FAQ area or on the new form itself when it arrives.

Please familiarize yourself with the 1098T Tax laws by viewing this web page www.ecsi.net/1098T and also visit ECSI’s “Frequently Asked Questions” page (http://www.ecsi.net/2010_1098t_faq.pdf).

Neither Mansfield University nor ECSI can answer your tax questions; you must contact your tax professional.