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a bill via e-bill and must make payment or approved payment arrangements prior
to the bill due date or their enrollment may be canceled. Students who register
after the billing date may review their bill on-line via Bulldog Connection and must
pay their bill or make approved payment arrangements prior to the due date of
the bill or enrollment may be cancelled.

Students who register for the second 8-week session are expected to make
payment or approved payment arrangements at the time of registration.

Approved payment arrangements authorized by Board of Regents policy are:

1. Students who are approved for a Guaranteed Student Loan;
2. Third Party Billings (sponsor pays all or part of the students’ charges);
3. Students who are enrolled in a University approved installment payment
program; and
4. Financial aid awarded by the institution that has not been completely
processed and or is not posted as anticipated on the student account.

Students who register during late registration will incur a $50.00 late registration
fee. During late registration, payment for semester charges is due and payable at
the time of registration.

Returned Checks

In the event that a check rendered as payment is returned by the bank unpaid for
any reason, the privilege of using a personal check as payment to the University
will be immediately revoked. A fee of $30.00 will be assessed for any returned
check. If the University determines that a student’s check is invalid, his/her
courses are removed for the PeopleSoft Registration system and he/she must
officially withdraw from the University. If the student fails to withdraw, he/she
remains liable to the University for all incurred charges.

Errors in Billings

The University retroactively adjusts accounts and bills if accounting errors or
charge omissions are identified. The student is responsible for all costs incurred
while attending Bowie State University.

Referral to Collection Agency

The University will make every effort to collect all outstanding balances pursuant
to State of Maryland regulations. Accounts are reviewed and considered for
submission to the State Central Collections Unit (SCCU) ninety (90) days after the
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