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Business Affairs
  • Fee Payment Information
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"Tuition & Fees:"
  • Tuition & Fees:
    • In-State:  $2,332.50 per semester.
    • Out-of-State:  $7,068.50 per semester
    • Refer to page 3
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Billing
  • Schedule/Bills will arrive around Dec. 1,14, or Dec.2l, 2006, depending on registration date.
  • Fees can be paid with:
    • Personal check/money order
    • E Checks
    • Credit Cards – Visa, MasterCard, Discover
    • Cash


  • Where to pay fees:
    • Online – www.utm.edu
    • By mail
    • At the Business Affairs Office


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Spring
Due Date

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Deferment Plan
  • After all financial aid has been applied, you can defer up to one half of the remaining balance of your fees.  You must pay the first one-half plus a $25 service charge and all previous balances by 5:00 PM on the drop date – January 11, 2007.
  • The second half will be due by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2007.
  • See page 4 in your booklet for examples.
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Deferment Agreement Form
  • DEFERMENT AGREEMENT
  •      I __________________________________________ am requesting that my fees be set up on the University’s payment plan.  I understand that I must pay 1/2 of the fees + deferment service fee + any prior term charges at this time.  I agree to pay the remaining 1/2 of the fees by the due date specified on the deferment calculation form.  If my payment is not in the Business Office by the due date, I understand that I will be charged an additional $25.00 late fee.  I also understand that if I do not pay the remainder of my fees by the due date, my account will be placed in a delinquent status and I will be responsible for all costs incurred by the University in collecting such overdue amount, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and collection agency fees.
  •      _________________________     __________   ___________________
  • Signature Date      ID Number
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Confirmation of Enrollment
  • Every student must complete the  confirmation form even if financial aid/scholarships cover full balance.
  • Two options:
    • Return confirmation form that is located on the back of the brochure that will be included with your billing statement.


    • Online:  www.utm.edu
      • Step-by-step instructions will be included in your Fee-Payment Brochure.
      • Notification is sent through
      •     Banner Student Web.


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Confirmation of Enrollment
  • CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT FORM
  • ____________________________           __________________________             __________________           _________________________
  • (print or type)  last name                                     first name                                           middle initial                ID or Social Security Number
  • Please indicate the term for which you are paying /confirming enrollment  ____________________          Year _______________
  •                                                                                      (ex: FA=Fall, SP=Spring, SU=Summer)
  • _____  Full payment is enclosed or credit card information is provided below.
  • _____  I wish to defer a portion of my fees.  Partial payment and deferment agreement is enclosed.
  • _____  Use the credit card information below to pay the balance of my fees.
  • _____  My financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, voc-rehab, fee waivers) covers all my fees and other charges.
  • _____  I will not be attending classes at UTM for the term indicated above.  Please withdraw my current class schedule.
  •  ______________________________________________    ___________________       __________________________
  •                                Student Signature                   Date        Phone
  • PAYMENT METHOD
  • Check Enclosed  $ ___________________
  • Credit Card Number ___________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________
  • Discover $ _____________________ Master Card $____________________                   Visa $ _________________
  • __________________________________________ ____________________________
  •                            Cardholder Signature       Date
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Privacy Forms
  • See page 17 in your SOAR booklet – Buckley Amendment
  • In order for us to talk to your parents about  your account they will have to be listed and know the 3 digit code before we can discuss your account with them.
  • Form – Page 19
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Title IV Form
  • Students receiving Title IV aid will need to sign this form.
  • Title IV aid includes:
    • Stafford Loans
    • Plus Loans
    • Perkins Loans
    • Pell & SEOG grants.
  • Form is available on the
  •     Bursar’s Website.
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Title IV Forms
  •             ______________________________________                              ____________________________________
  •             Print Name ID# or SSN
  • AUTHORIZATION TO USE TITLE IV FINANCIAL AID FUNDS
  •         Please complete this form immediately and mail to: The University of Tennessee – Martin, Office of Business Affairs, 116 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238
  •         Federal regulations require the school to obtain the student’s signature as authorization to apply Title IV funds to (1) allowable charges other than fees, tuition and dorm room and (2) prior-year charges if your current funds are enough to cover both current and prior-year charges. Without your permission below, your Title IV funds will pay current fees, tuition and dorm room charges only. You will be responsible for any remaining charges.
  •         I voluntarily authorize UT Martin to apply my Title IV funds as indicated with a check below:
  •         ________     Allowable charges other than fees, tuition and dorm room such as meal plans, rent, including Martin Place, telephone      charges, fines, late charges, debit card charges, child care, departmental charges, returned check fees, etc.
  •         ________     Prior-year charges
  •        I understand this authorization will remain valid for the entire period the student is enrolled at UT Martin and that I may cancel or modify this authorization, in writing, at any time. This authorization will remain on file in the Office of Business Affairs and all modifications to this authorization will be directed to that office.
  •        ________________________________________                   _________________________________      ______________
  •         Student’s Signature      Social Security Number              Date
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Excess Aid from Title IV Aid and/or Scholarships
  • Any aid left over after the student’s tuition, dorm and meal plan are paid will be refunded to the student by check or electronically to the student’s bank account.
  • Freshman loans will not be disbursed from the lender until 30 days after classes begin.
  • If these funds are needed to purchase books, up to $500 can be put on the student’s skyhawk card.
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Excess Aid “E-Refunds”
  • Refund checks will not be mailed.  Refunds can be electronically processed directly into your bank
  •    account.
  • You may still come by the
  •     Business Affairs Office to pick
  •     up your refund.
  • Tutorial Website (e-refunds, e-checks, e-billing instructions)
  •    http://www.utm.edu/otutor.php
  •    or go to https.//ebills.utm.edu


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Fee Discount Forms
  • Discounts are available for dependents of:
    • University of Tennessee Employees
    • Tennessee Board of Regents Employees
    • Dependents of Public School Teachers
    • State of Tennessee Employees and their
    •   dependents
  • Forms can be obtained from the parent’s employer – Human Resources Department


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Outside Scholarships
Civic/Church Organizations
  • We must receive an award letter that verifies the name of the scholarship, student’s name & ssn, term, and amount awarded.
  • A memo will be applied to the student’s account for up to 30 days until we receive the payment.
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IMPORTANT DATES!!
  • Dec. 1, 14, & 21, 2006 - Statements in the mail, depending on registration date.
  • January 11, 2007 - Drop Date
  • March 1, 2007 - Deferments Due (Second
  •    Payment)


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FORMS
  • Deferment Agreement
  • Confirmation of Enrollment
  • Privacy Forms – Release of Financial Information
  • Title IV – Authorization to use Title IV funds
  • Fee Discounts


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Bursar’s Website



  • www.utm.edu/departments/finadmin/ businessaffairs/bursar.php
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SPRING  DUE DATE
  • January 11,
  • 2007