Online Orientation

Payment

Some of the most common mistakes new students make have to do with payment. This includes payment options, payment deadlines and dropping or adding credits. Earlier in the orientation you learned about these items, but this is an opportunity to make sure you really understand. Here's a brief review!

Don't lose your classes!

You will be dropped from your classes for failure to meet the payment deadline unless one of the following applies:

• Filed for financial aid
• Set up the payment plan (FACTS)
• Set up authorization for payment from an outside agency (such as an employer, military deferment etc.)

Make a payment

The Inver Hills Business Office handles all payment. You can pay in person, through the mail or online through your student account. Pay with cash, credit card, check, E-checks, or through the payment plan (FACTS tuition payment program).

Know how to add or drop classes!

You will only be given the opportunity to add or remove classes from your schedule through the "no-obligation period" (the fifth business day of the term). During this five day period, you can make any necessary schedule adjustments (add another class, reduce your credit amount, or switch from one class to another). Removing a class from your schedule during this period is called a "no-obligation withdrawal."

Here's a brief summary of this important policy:

• 5th business day of term is the final opportunity for course changes (adds or removals)
• All changes (add/removals) must be done online
• "No-obligation withdrawals" do not appear on your transcript and you receive 100% refund
• Late start courses - beginning after the 5th business day
  • attend one class period without financial obligation
  • Add or drop the class by 11:59pm of the day following first class meeting date

Hint: Students are commonly confused by this policy so be sure to speak with a counselor if necessary.