Student Statement of Financial Responsibility

University of North Carolina Asheville
Student Statement of Financial Responsibility

By acknowledging this statement, I agree to the following terms regarding my student account at UNC Asheville:

1. Account Responsibility

    • I accept full responsibility for all charges posted to my student account, including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, bookstore advances, and other university-related costs. 
    • UNCA’s designated method for sending billing statements is via the UNCA assigned email address. I understand it is my responsibility to regularly monitor my account, as failure to receive a billing notification does not relieve me of my financial responsibility.

Charges and Holds

2. Billing & Due Dates

    • I understand that official bills are issued via email to my UNC Asheville address (and any approved alternate email) and must be paid by the designated due date listed on the bill. 

Billing Info

3. Payment Expectations

    • I will pay my full balance by the due date or enroll in an approved payment plan (e.g., Nelnet monthly plan). If I’m relying on third-party support (scholarships, military, VR benefits), I acknowledge that I’m ultimately responsible for any portion not received by UNC Asheville.
    • I understand it is my responsibility to withdraw if I decide not to attend. I understand that I am financially responsible even if I never attend class.
    • Permission to cancel enrollment or withdraw from class does not alleviate the financial obligation. 
    • I understand I am responsible for repaying UNC Asheville any funds that were returned on my behalf to Financial Aid Programs for which I may have lost eligibility. This may occur for various reasons, particularly with federal regulations regarding attendance, academic progress, falsifying FAFSA data, overpayment, withdrawal, etc. 

4. Consequences of Non-Payment

    • If payment is not received on time, my account may be assessed late fees and interest In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 147-86.23.
    • Students with unpaid account balances will be placed on Registration Hold which will delay class registration.  
    • Delinquent accounts are subject to referral to the North Carolina Department of Revenue for collections. Delinquent accounts are subject to referral to an outside collection agency. Any additional collection fees that may be assessed to the account and are the student’s responsibility.

5. Authorized Users & Privacy

    • I may designate authorized users (like parents or guardians) to view and pay my bills via ePayment; however, I remain fully responsible for all charges and timely payment, regardless of authorized user involvement or FERPA-related access restrictions.
    • By providing UNC Asheville with your landline or cell phone number(s), you give your consent for UNC Asheville, its agents, and its collection agents, to contact you at these numbers or at any number that is later acquired for you, and to leave live or pre-recorded messages regarding any accounts or services. For greater efficiency, calls may be delivered by an auto dialer.
    • You agree to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) or taxpayer identification number (TIN) to UNC Asheville upon request as required by Internal Revenue Service(IRS) regulations for Form 1098-T reporting purposes. If you fail to provide my SSN or TIN to UNC Asheville, you agree to pay any IRS fines assessed as a result of your missing SSN/TIN.

Proxy access is granted by the student in OnePort. 

6. Returned Payments

    • I acknowledge that any returned check or declined electronic payment (ACH or credit card) will incur a $35 fee added to my account balance.

7. Final Agreement

    • I understand that my enrollment, access to transcripts, and registration for future semesters depend on the settlement of my student account. I agree to meet all financial obligations to UNC Asheville in accordance with these policies.