Collection Policy

Campus Avenue Building, Room 107
(513) 529.8706
collections@muohio.edu

Returned Checks
Any person who pays by check, and whose check is dishonored or returned for any reason, expressly authorizes Miami University to electronically debit or paper draft their account for the amount of the check, plus a processing fee of $30. The use of the check as payment is acknowledgement and acceptance of this policy and its terms. To revoke this authorization, to verify & pay a debt or dispute the debt, please call (800)460.0124.

Returned checks must be repaid with collected funds, i.e., cash, money order, cashier or bank certified checks.

Payment of tuition with a returned check is strongly discouraged. Using this method to clear fees will result in the immediate cancellation of the student's class schedule. All penalties will apply.

Failure to clear a returned check and/or multiple returned checks will result in the loss of check cashing privileges and/or collection activity. Checks that are not cleared will be subject to interest charges and collection expenses.

Accounts turned over to the Ohio Attorney General's Collection Enforcement Office
Any past due, unpaid account will be placed with an outside collection agency or referred to the Ohio Attorney General's Collection Enforcement Office for collection. The debtor will incur additional charges and collection expense. Outside collection agencies/Ohio Attorney General's Collection Enforcement Office are used only when the Miami University Collection Department cannot obtain payment.

Charges on Past Due Accounts
The Miami University Board of Trustee has authorized charges equal to the then-current prime rate plus 3%, on accounts that are not paid within 90 days of the due date. Full collection costs may be charged should it become necessary to send a delinquent account to a third party collection agent.

Right to Withhold Services
The Miami University Board of Trustees authorizes the Bursar to restrict any services to current/former students and current/former employees until any past due amount owed to the university is paid in full. These services include, but are not limited to, the release of all academic records (e.g., diploma, and transcripts), the continuation of auxiliary services (e.g., telephone, cellular, high-speed data services), and registration for future semesters. Past due amounts include, but are not limited to, fees, tuition, charges, fines, and loans due to the university. Restoration of auxiliary services may require additional signed securities.

This document was last modified on April 8, 2008 .