Students Accounts

As per the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Form 1098-T is sent by Jan. 31 to all students who have been billed for qualified tuition and other related educational expenses in the previous calendar year.

To access 1098-T → Workday →Finances → My Account → More → Print/View my 1098-T or My 1098-T Box Details.

The 1098-T form is for information purposes only and should not be considered as tax advice. It’s important to note that there is no IRS requirement that one must claim the tuition and fees deduction or an education credit. Claiming education tax benefits is a voluntary decision for those who may qualify.

The University of Findlay Student Accounts office cannot offer tax advice. For further assistance, please contact your tax professional or the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. You can also visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov and refer to IRS Publication 970 and Instructions for Forms 1098-E and 1098-T.

Tuition, fees, room, and board, and other University charges are always due one week prior to the start of the session. 

The University recommends students set up their Payment Election in Workday. This allows students to store bank account information and conveniently make payments and receive refunds to that account.

Students have 24/7 access to their View Account Activity in Workday.  Please carefully review your tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan charges, and financial aid information before and during the academic period so you can stay informed. Due dates and the amount due can also be seen.

Refunds of credit balances on student accounts will be automatically issued on the second Friday of the academic period.  Set up your Payment Election so your refund can promptly be deposited to that account. Any charges assessed after a credit balance is refunded may result in a balance due, which must be paid when billed.

Payment Policy

Payment is expected in full one week prior to the start of the session, therefore, an itemized statement of charges is available in Workday shortly after registration. Students may elect to sign up for a Payment Plan (available to all students) to make monthly payments.

Full payment may be required by the first day of classes for students who register for courses near the start of the session. Financial obligations to the University must be handled promptly. Students facing a financial problem should contact the Office of Financial Aid or Student Accounts before payment is due. Continued enrollment in a succeeding session and the issuance of a diploma cannot be permitted until all financial obligations to the University have been satisfied. Students must provide certified funds (cash, wire transfer, bank money order, or cashier’s check) to the Student Accounts Office if their payments are returned due to insuffiecient funds.

Penalties for Past-due Balance

• Students who have not fully paid their fees, or have not enrolled in an official payment plan, or have failed to make payments by the due date which is one week before the session starts, are at risk of facing penalties. These penalties may include losing their class registration, on-campus housing, and meal plans, denied future classes, grade reports, and/or a diploma. If you are receiving Financial aid, Tuition remissions, or Tuition waivers, you will be granted an extension during the drop period.
• Students who are dropped for non-payment may receive a withdrawn grade on their official transcript and will be responsible for the tuition and fees based on their course’s refund schedule at the time of the drop

Late Fees

In order to enhance the collection of student balances, the university may assess late fee charges on or about the first of each month after the grace period has ended (one billing cycle). The rate is 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance (18% ANNUALLY), or $2.00, whichever is greater.  In order to avoid late fees, student accounts need to be paid in full or current on an official payment plan.

Charges for tuition, fees, housing and meal plans, and associated services are always due one week prior to the start of the session. Charges assessed after the semester has begun are due when rendered.

Payment Plan Option

Students may elect to sign up for a Payment Plan (available to all students) to make monthly payments.

• There is a $65 payment plan fee.
• No late fees are charged as long as payments are made on time. 
• Sign up for the Payment Plan from your Finances application in Workday.
• Each period has set payment dates. If you sign up for the payment plan after payment dates have passed, the amount due will be spread across the remaining number of payment dates.
• Student accounts is always available to assist your payment option that fits your situation.
• To take advantage of having three payments, students must be signed up before the first payment is due each period (Aug.1, Jan. 1, and May 1).

Standard Calendar

• Fall: Aug. 1, Sept. 1, Oct. 1
• Spring: Jan. 1, Feb. 1, March 1
• Summer: May 1, June 1, and July 1

Orange Calendar (Weekend)

• Fall Weekend: Aug. 1, Sept. 1, and Oct. 1
• Winter Weekend: Jan. 1 and Feb 1
• Spring Weekend: March 1, April 1, and May 1
• Summer Weekend: June 1 and July 1

The deadline to sign up for the payment plan is 14 days after the start of the semester for Standard Calendar and 30 days prior to the period start for Orange Calendar.

Federal Direct Lending Program

The University participates in the Federal Direct Lending Program.  Arrangements for loans should be made well in advance of each session so the money is available for payment of fees prior to the start of the session.

When students adjust their schedule or withdraw from the University, tuition and fees may also be adjusted to reflect the changes. A reduction in credit hours may result in a refund of a portion of the charges. Students with financial aid may receive a recalculation of their financial aid for the semester.

No adjustments will be provided for classes dropped after the fourth week of the semester. Because there are many alternate calendars among the academic programs, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Business Office at 419-434-4690 or studentaccounts@findlay.edu for dates and refund percentages not specifically listed within the Charge Adjustment Schedule.

Charge adjustments will be made for the following circumstances:

• Full-time Undergraduate or Professional student who drops below full-time credit hours (12 credit hours)
• Part-time Undergraduate or Professional student who drops classes or withdraws.
• Any student who withdraws from all classes.
• A graduate student who drops or withdraws from classes.

Charge adjustments per the following refund schedules apply to Tuition Only. The 100% Refund dates apply to all mandatory and course fees. Otherwise, fees are non-refundable. Calendar week Is defined as Sunday to Saturday.

Refund Schedule

Standard Semester Refund Schedule (Spring 2026 only)

• 100% Refund: Through the 2nd Wednesday
• 50% Refund: 2nd Thursday through the 2nd Monday
• 25% Refund: During the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Monday
• 0% Refund: After the 4th Monday

Non-Standard Session Refund Schedule (Spring 2026 only)

• 100% Refund: Through the 1st Sunday
• 50% Refund: 1st Monday through the 2nd Sunday
• 0% Refund: After the 2nd Sunday

Standard Semester Refund Schedule (16-week [Fall and Spring])

• 100% Refund: Through the 2nd Monday
• 50% Refund: 2nd Tuesday through the 2nd Saturday
• 25% Refund: During the 3rd and 4th calendar week
• 0% Refund: After the 4th calendar week

Non-Standard Session Refund Schedule (Summer, 11-week, 10-week, 8-week, 6-week)

• 100% Refund: Through the 1st Friday
• 50% Refund: 1st Saturday through the 2nd Friday
• 0% Refund: After 2nd Friday

Orange Calendar (Weekend) Refund Schedule

• 0% Refund: After 4th Meeting Day
• 100% Refund: Through the 2nd Meeting Day
• 50% Refund: After 2nd Meeting Day through the 4th Meeting Day