A complete listing of tuition rates, mandatory fees, dining and meal plans, residence hall rates, and more can be found in the Tuition and Fees site.
Account Billing and Payment Options
To set up a new account on this platform – Activate your student billing account at pay.widener.edu.
To provide access to an Ally to make payments – You can invite a parent, guardian, or other designee to be an ally at pay.widener.edu. Click on the “Grant account access” button. You and your ally or allies will be able to view your semester charges and financial aid, set up a payment plan, and make online payments. Your allies do not have access to your myWidener, only account balance, payment plans, billing, and to make a payment. Log in and grant access to your ally.
Payment options – Credit cards and e-checks can be paid online. There are no fees for an e-check. Credit card service fees are 2.95% for domestic and 4.25% for international. If paying by cash, check, or money order, these can be made in person in Lipka Hall for the Chester campus or mailed to the address listed in the Contact Information Sidebar. Checks can be accepted on both Law School campuses in the financial aid office.
When will my bill be available? – You and your ally will receive notifications when your bill is ready. This will be the amount due by the semester due date.
Enroll in a payment plan – You can enroll in a payment plan once you create an account and have semester charges. The payment plan makes financial obligations easier to manage by dividing the semester balance into installments. Once semester charges are available, you or your ally will click on the “Start a Payment Plan” button on your account. There is a non-refundable fee for participating in the payment plan.
Withdrawal Refund Schedule
If you completely withdraw from the university, tuition and fees are refunded based on the date. Refer to the Tuition and Fees Site for the semester refund schedule. Adjustments to charges for complete withdrawal or drops in credit hours are effective on the date written notice is received by the appropriate program office of Widener University.
CAUTION: If you completely withdraw from the university and have received financial aid, you may be responsible for returning financial aid funds you have received based on the eligibility requirements set by the federal government.
Receiving Excess Financial Aid
Student Financial Services disburses financial aid to student accounts daily. All financial aid is applied to outstanding charges on the student’s account. If a student has more financial aid than charges, the student is entitled to have these funds remitted.
To sign up for direct deposit, which is our preferred method of delivery, the electronic form is available through self-service. Type the word ‘bank’ in the search bar. Choose the Direct Deposit Banking Information Self-Service task button. Financial aid refunds are available through direct deposit or paper check options. Paper checks will be automatically mailed to the address on file.
Widener University Collection Policy
All university charges, fines, and services are subject to the University Collection Policy. Delinquent account statements will be sent to the address on file periodically throughout each semester. All fees and charges must be paid by the published deadlines regardless of receipt of a billing statement. It is the sole responsibility of the student to pay all fees when it is due. All registration, housing, and miscellaneous student fees, including parking and library fines, must be paid in the semester in which they were incurred. All accounts that are past due are subject to being sent to an external collection agency. The student will be responsible for all additional costs associated with collecting the debt. Holds may be placed on future registration activity and other university services until the debt is paid in full. For the complete University Collection Policy contact Student Financial Services.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding the billing statement or the status of financial aid clearance, please contact Student Financial Services, Lipka Hall, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792; phone: 610-499-4161; e-mail: busoffmc@widener.edu.
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