Tuition Payment Options

Birmingham-Southern is aware of the growing challenge of financing a quality liberal arts education today.  Although BSC feels that the principal responsibility of financing a college education lies with the student’s family, the College continues to be committed in assisting families with various affordable payment alternatives.

Semester Billing 

BSC requires payment of 50% of tuition, fees, room, and meals by August 15th for the fall term and January 15th for the spring term.  Students with an unpaid balance after these dates will be charged a $50 late registration payment fee and will not be cleared to confirm courses online.

Payment Schedule:

It is the student’s responsibility to insure that all financial obligations have been met and all financial aid documents have been completed.

Payments may be made by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.

Monthly Payment Plan

The Monthly Payment Plan option is an interest free, 10-month payment plan covering the annual cost of tuition, fees, room and meal plan for the academic year reduced by any awarded financial assistance, including loans and scholarships.  All documents and information pertaining to the monthly payment plan are sent to freshmen in mid-June and returning students in early July. Forms are available online.

• A Monthly Payment Plan Application form must be submitted annually, no later than July 31st.

• BSC accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

• Completed forms must be received by July 31st to avoid a $50 late fee.

• Automatic drafts are the only way to take advantage of the Monthly Payment Plan.

• Drafts will be processed on the 15th of the month beginning August 15th and ending May 15th.

• Annual participation fee $50

• It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all required financial aid documents have been submitted to the Financial Aid Office.

• If the financial awards are reduced or eliminated because required documents were not submitted in a timely manner, the resulting balance must be paid in full by the student.

• The student will receive a monthly statement of account reflecting all transactions to the student account.  Any charges billed to the student account which are not included in the monthly payment plan must be paid separately.  The automatic draft will not be adjusted for miscellaneous charges

• A $30 returned payment fee is charged to the student account for any returned payments.

• You may withdraw from the plan at any time by submitting your request in writing.  The balance on the student account must be paid at the time of withdrawal.