1. www.stonybrook.edu/bursar|(631) 632-BILL Office of Student Accounts & Bursar Orientation Fall 2014

2. http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/policy All billing is done electronically; No paper billing statement will be generated or mailed. - Bill is available online on “SOLAR” - “SOLAR Messages” and email notifications will be sent regarding billing and payment due dates - You will be able to pay online on SOLAR using a credit card, or via electronic check UNIVERSITY TUITION AND FEE BILL

3. http://www.stonybrook.edu/solar As the SOLAR system includes the student’s academic records, there is no third party access to the system *except as delegated by student This is mandated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Students do have the option to add up to two additional “Billing Notification” email addresses, or up to 10 delegates, if they wish to assign billing access to another party PARENTAL / THIRD PARTY SOLAR ACCESS

4. http://www.stonybrook.edu/solar Students may specify additional email addresses to receive billing information. Sign up in SOLAR under “Campus Financial Services.” SETTING A BILLING NOTIFICATION EMAIL ADDRESS

5. Students now have the ability to grant third parties (parents/guardians) direct access to their bill on SOLAR! DELEGATED ACCESS

6. Delegates will receive their own User ID and password -More than one student? No problem! Delegate accounts can access multiple students, so long as each has granted access. Currently, students can only grant access to their bill -Future plans: Time Option Payment Plan, Health Insurance Waiver, 1098-T forms… Interested? Ask your student for access today! DELEGATED ACCESS

7. http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/policy When will my bill be available? -Billing for the Fall semester generally starts in July for registered students - Bills remain available at all times on SOLAR When is my bill due? - Bills for Fall are due by August 15 th BILLING DUE DATES AND LATE FEES

8. http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/policy What is the consequence for not paying my bill by the due date? -You will incur late payment charges of up to $50 per month for each month that the bill remains unpaid -Stony Brook University does not de-register students from the term for non-payment -Delinquent accounts will also be blocked from further registration; Transcripts and other academic records will be held BILLING DUE DATES AND LATE FEES

9. http://www.stonybrook.edu/solar Your bill is viewable on SOLAR under “Campus Financial Services.” VIEWING YOUR BILL ONLINE

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11. Charges and Credits  Financial Aid and Refunds 

12. Charges may vary based on enrollment, housing and meal plan options, and a variety of other factors. For the most current information, please visit: www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/tuitionwww.stonybrook.edu/bursar/tuition Tuition (New York State Resident) $3,085.00 Tuition (Out-of-State Resident) $9,795.00 Total Fees $1,130.25 -Academic Excellence Fee -Activity Fee -College Fee -Intercollegiate Athletics Fee -Campus Recreation Facilities Fee -Student Health Services Fee -Technology Fee -Transportation Fee Required Student Health Insurance $975.00 Double Room Charges$3,776.00 Meal Plan 3 (Gold)$2,283.00 FALL 2014 (PROPOSED) SEMESTER CHARGES New York State Resident Student Total$11,249.25 Non-Resident Student Total $ 17,959.25 Commuter Student Total$ 5,190.25

13. http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/withdrawals How are refunds processed? Direct Deposit Refunds Run Daily Refund is transferred directly to enrolled checking account Time from disbursement to refund is generally 1-3 days Direct deposit enrollment is easily done on SOLAR under Campus Financial Services At any point in the term, you can edit or delete this option Paper Check Refunds Run only twice per month Can take 1-2 weeks from the time of disbursement to refund ANTICIPATED FINANCIAL AID AND REFUNDS

14. http://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/topp TOPP is a semester based plan. You must join each semester in which you would like to participate There is a non-refundable $40 application fee each semester There are two TOPP plan choices: -4 Payment Plan (Fall) Enroll by August15 th Payments due by 15 th of August/September/October/November -3 Payment Plan (Fall) Enroll by September 15 th Payments due by 15 th of September/October/November TIME OPTION PAYMENT PLAN (TOPP)

15. TOPP enrollment is completed on SOLAR under Campus Financial Services, and…  …upon receipt of your first payment 

16. www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/topp Stony Brook University does not maintain credit card or e-check payment information. Students need to provide payment each month (even on TOPP) Students are sent two monthly SOLAR messages regarding payment due dates Failure to make a scheduled monthly payment results in removal from TOPP and the assessment of late fees TOPP recalculates the installment amount due if the balance increases/decreases (ex. Add/drop class) TIME OPTION PAYMENT PLAN (TOPP)

17. http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/calendars When dropping classes below a full-time credit load, students may be responsible for a portion of the tuition and fee charges for any course dropped, in accordance with the Tuition Liability Schedule This schedule is published on the academic calendar for each term Students who register for courses and who do not file the appropriate withdrawal or do not drop before the end of the fourth week of classes are liable for their full charges TUITION AND FEE LIABILITY

18. TUITION AND FEE LIABILITY SCHEDULE Withdrawal DateTuition LiabilityFee Liability On or Before 8/31/20140% (None) 9/01/2014 – 9/07/201430%100% (No Refund) 9/08/2014 – 9/14/201450%100% (No Refund) 9/15/2014 – 9/21/201470%100% (No Refund) On or After 9/22/2014100% (No Refund)

19. Welcome to Stony Brook! Thank you for your attention. www.stonybrook.edu/bursar (631) 632-BILL