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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 official start date of classes. As an agency of
the State of Maryland, the University is required by state law to refer
delinquent accounts to the State Central Collections Unit. At the time
of referral, a collection charge of 17% is added to the balance of the
account, plus any
additional attorney and/or court costs. In addition, SCCU is authorized
by state law to intercept an individual’s state income tax refund or other
payment made through the State to apply toward an outstanding debt.
The SCCU also reports delinquent accounts to credit bureaus.

Fees

A list of fees and charges established by action of the Board of Regents
of the University System of Maryland is published on the official Bowie
State website each semester. All fees and tuition are subject to change.

Graduation

A graduation fee is charged. The fee covers the cost of the diploma,
administrative processing, and graduation activities. All students must
apply for graduate in order to be processed. Students who do not
intend to participate in the Commencement ceremony must apply for
graduation. The deadline for filing the Application for Graduation is
published in the student information system (PeopleSoft) and on the
official Bowie State University website. The graduation fee must be paid
prior to the application submission using the receipt number given. If a
student does not graduate as planned, the application for graduation
must be filed again without an additional charge. Graduate academic
regalia and invitations are separate purchases.

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