Southern California University of Health Sciences - Consumer Information Guide

o Discharge in Bankruptcy (in rare cases)
o Closed School Discharge
o False Certification of Student Eligibility or Unauthorized Payment Discharge
Unpaid Refund Discharge
o Teacher Loan Forgiveness
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness
o Perkins Loan Cancellation and Discharge (includes Teacher Cancellation)
Detailed information on these options is available at http://studentaid ed gov/repay-loans/
forgiveness-cancellation
Student Financial Responsibilities, Policies and Options
The student is responsible to ensure all tuition and fees are paid whether in attendance or not.
The student is responsible for knowing their account balance. Student account information is
available on the student website MySCU. When the student is considered administratively,
officially or unofficially withdrawn from his or her program, SCU may cancel any federal
financial aid in process. The student may receive a refund for or may owe payment to SCU
depending upon the student’s account balance. Students are required to be in compliance with
the University financial policies before grades and transcripts will be issued or the degree
awarded.
A student may be administratively withdrawn for failure to make payments in a timely manner,
preventing the student from attending future class sessions, until the amount owed is paid in full
or satisfactory payment arrangements are made. All costs of collection, court costs and
reasonable attorneys’ fees will be added to delinquent accounts collected through third parties.
SCU may obtain a current credit report as needed to support decisions to defer tuition payment or
to assist in the collection of amounts owed.
Methods of Paying Tuition
The University provides the following methods of tuition payment:
• Financial aid, scholarships, and grants: Financial Aid is primarily received by electronic
fund transfer. The University will deduct tuition and fees before reimbursement is made to
the student for living expenses.
• Personal checks and cash: The University accepts cash, money order/cashier checks and
personal checks made payable to Southern California University of Health Sciences.
• Credit card: All major credit cards are accepted for tuition payments. Credit card
payments may be made in person in One-Stop, over the telephone, or online.
• Payment plans: Installment plans are available to students who do not receive financial
aid. Information about payment plans is available in One-Stop. An annual $50
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