Atlanta Campus Catalog 2009-2010 - Mercer University

PLEASE NOTE: If payment arrangements have not been made by the end of the
drop/add period, the student’s registration is subject to cancellation. The
University reserves the right to deny access to, or use of, University facilities to any
student with an outstanding balance.
Payment of tuition and fees is the responsibility of the student, regardless of sponsorship
by a third party or by his or her employer.
Contractual Obligations
The registration of a student signifies the assumption of definite financial obligations
between himself or herself and the University.
Method of Payment
Tuition, special fees, housing, and other assessments may be paid by cash, check, or
money order (made payable to Mercer University), or by Visa, MasterCard, and American
Express. Credit card payments may be made online through BearPort.
Students will be notified of their anticipated amounts of financial aid by way of award
notifications or letters from the Office of Student Financial Planning. Those students
whose financial aid has not been awarded by the first day of class will be required to sign
a Tuition Deferment for Pending Financial Aid form, a binding agreement to pay any portion
of tuition and fees not covered by financial aid.
In an ongoing effort to assist our students and their families with budgeting educational
expenses, Mercer offers a Monthly Payment Plan that allows students to pay tuition in
monthly installments. Also, students who receive company reimbursement may be eligible
to participate in our Deferred Payment Plan. More information concerning these payment
options may be obtained by visiting our website at www.mercer.edu/bursar, or by
contacting the Atlanta Campus Office of the Bursar.
Payment arrangements must be made by the first day of class each semester.
V A Benefits
Individuals who are contemplating enrollment and are eligible to receive financial
assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, should contact the
University’s Office of the Registrar regarding VA certification. VA recipients should not
assume that contacting the Registrar relieves them of payment obligations. Unless the
student is eligible to participate in the VA Chapter 31 Benefits Program (allowing schools
to bill the government and receive direct payment) the benefits are paid to the student,
not the university. Therefore, students who receive VA benefits must make appropriate
payment arrangements with the Office of the Bursar not later than the first day
of class each semester.
Student Insurance
All students are required to carry health insurance while enrolled at Mercer University.
Each semester, an insurance premium is assessed at the time of registration. Those who
do not wish to purchase the school policy must provide proof of insurance by signing on
to BearPort and completing the Insurance Waiver Screen. This will remove the charge
from the student’s account. If the waiver is not entered each semester by the published
deadline, the student will be held responsible for payment of the non-refundable
insurance premium. No exceptions are made to this deadline.
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