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General Information

Prior to the start of the semester, students will be issued a Registration Document. The Registration Document will be e-mailed to the student's secure NMSU e-mail address.

Important information contained on the Registration Document:

  • Semester Costs which include tuition/fees, required course fees, housing costs, meal plan costs, health/activity fees, as well as other miscellaneous or late fees.
  • Estimated financial aid
  • Important payment due dates
  • Courses enrolled

Note:  Semester charges and estimated aid listed on this document are subject to change based on schedule modifications.  Updated Registration Documents may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office at any time.

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Payment Arrangements :
Payment arrangements can include the following:

  • Paying in full by the due date listed on the Registration Document.
  • Paying the Semester Minimum Payment by the due date listed on the Registration Document and participating in the Payment Plan Agreement.
  • Students authorized to receive grant, loan or scholarship aid through the NMSU Student Financial Aid Office may substitute this aid for the Semester Minimum Payment listed on the Registration Document, provided that the financial aid award is available.
  • Submitting a Third Party Billing Agreement by the registration deadline.
  • Submitting a Staff or Dependant waiver by the registration deadline.


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Payment Methods :

Web                'PAY-NMSU online'

Mail                University Accounts Receivable
                        MSC 4570
                        New Mexico State University
                        PO Box 30001
                        Las Cruces, NM  88003-8001

Phone         (575)646-3927

In person   University Accounts Receivable is located in Educational Services Center;
Suite B. Cashiers are also located at each of the community college business centers.


Note: All payments made after 5:00pm Mountain Time are processed on the next business day.


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Payment Plan

By enrolling in classes at the New Mexico State University (NMSU), a student makes a financial commitment to pay the tuition and fee charges associated with that enrollment.  The enrollment action constitutes a financial obligation between the student and NMSU and that all proceeds of this agreement will be used for educational purposes and constitute an educational loan pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a) (8).

Students withdrawing after the stated refund dates remain liable for full tuition and fee charges. Collection costs incurred in the event of delinquency shall be at the expense of the borrower. Although the University accepts payment via student financial aid and third party sponsorship, the responsibility for payment remains with the student. If financial aid is not granted or if third party sponsors do not pay within a reasonable period, the student will be required to pay the full amount due.

All outstanding charges not paid in full by the last day to register will automatically be placed on a payment plan and a payment plan fee of $20.00 will be assessed.   Outstanding charges will be divided into four equal payments, payable over the course of the semester.


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Refund of Tuition and Fees

Students officially withdrawing or dropping courses during the Fall 2009 semester are eligible to receive a refund as follows:

Regular Semester Mini Semesters Percentage
Through September 4, 2009
Less than 20% completed
100%
September 5 - September 22, 2009
21% - 30% completed
50%
September 24 - October 1, 2009
31% to 40% completed
25%

Students officially withdrawing or dropping courses during the Spring 2010 semester are eligible to receive a refund as follows:

Regular Semester Mini Semesters Percentage
Through January 29, 2010
Less than 20% completed
100%
January 30 - February 14, 2010
21% - 30% completed
50%
February 15 - February 26, 2010
31% to 40% completed
25%

REFUND PERCENTAGES ARE BASED UPON SEMESTER CHARGES, NOT AMOUNTS PAID. ALL REFUNDS ARE APPLIED TOWARD AMOUNTS OWED.

  • The refund schedule above applies when courses are dropped and a tuition adjustment is necessary.
  • Refunds for dropped credits will not be issued until after the last day to add a course.
  • No refunds will be made on classes of less than five weeks duration.
  • Part of Term refunds are based on class days completed.
  • In cases of academic or disciplinary suspension, eligibility for refund will depend on the conditions of the suspension and will be entirely at the option of the University.
  • Special Fees are refunded in full through the 100% refund period; thereafter, fees are non-refundable.
  • Withdrawal refunds are calculated as of the date the withdrawal form is completed with the Registrar's Office.
  • Recipients of financial aid grants and loans who drop credits or withdraw may be required to return all or a portion of awarded Title IV funds.
  • See Health/Activity billing option area for refunds/charges resulting from schedule changes.

    Terms and conditionas of Processing a Course Registration

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    For further information about NMSU's payment options, please contact the University Accounts Receivable office at 646-4911 or by E-mail to uar@nmsu.edu.