How much does Hamline cost?
Please refer the tuition page for the tuition and fee charges for the current academic year.
Where can I make my payments?
-You can make payments in person at the Cashier’s window of the Student Administrative Services Office in East Hall 113 (formerly Law and Graduate Schools building).
-You can make credit card payments online through
Piperline. Note that after December 1, 2009, VISA will no longer be accepted. Other credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.75% convenience fee.
-You can mail check payments to the following address:
Student Accounts Office
Hamline University
MS-A1770
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
Do you offer any payment plans?
We have three payment options:
-Prepayment Discount Plan: One payment is made for the entire coming year’s tuition, room, and board (less any financial aid). When the amount is paid by June 15, 2009, a 3 percent discount will be applied to the net cost. Click here for more information.
-Semester Plan: This plan allows students to make two payments for the academic year. Charges for the 2009-2010 academic year are due August 17, 2009 for the fall semester and January 15, 2010 for the spring semester. Students will be on the semester plan if they do not enroll for the prepayment discount plan or the installment plan.
-Installment Plan: This plan is offered in conjunction with Tuition Management Systems and allows the payment of tuition to be spread over the course of a semester or school year. Click here for more information.
I have a credit balance on my account, when and how will this money be returned to me?
Refunds are issued for credit balances approximately one week after the credit is created. An exception to this occurs at the beginning of each term when refunds are not issued until a determined date based on Financial Aid disbursement. If you notice a credit on your account and have not been issued a refund within one week, please contact Sara McLain at (651) 523-2883.
*Note: If you are currently on the installment plan you will not be refunded until your installment plan is paid in full.
Do I have to pay for health insurance if I have my own coverage?
If students have their own health insurance policy but have been billed for Hamline's coverage, they can go online through Piperline and waive the Hamline insurance. Students must provide their insurance company name and policy or group number. Note that International students must complete a paper form in the SAS Office and provide proof of coverage that is effective in the United States. Click here for more information.
How do I request Health Insurance coverage?
Eligible Post baccalaureate and Graduate students may go to Piperline to request coverage. Click here for more information on health insurance.
I want to submit a claim for my insurance, how do I do this?
Please contact Counseling and Health Services at (651) 523-2204 with any questions you have relating to the health insurance coverage or click here to be connected to Collegiate Insurance Resources website.
When is my bill due?
For students who have not enrolled in the installment payment plan or the prepayment discount plan, fall charges are due and payable on August 17, 2009 and spring charges on January 15, 2010. Monthly bills will be mailed throughout the year for additional monthly charges (i.e. interest, print and copy charges, long distance charges), and are due on the last business day of the month.
What happens if I do not pay my bill?
Your account will be placed on hold, which will prevent release of any official transcripts, registration for additional courses at Hamline, release of your diploma or certification for the BAR exam. At the end of the month, an interest charge of .67% will be assessed on any past-due, unpaid balance.
***Undergraduate Students Only - Effective Spring 2009***
30 days after the start of the term:
-Students with a balance greater than $1000 will be assessed a late payment fee of 5% or $500, whichever is less.
I have not received a billing statement, what should I do?
Please contact our office at (651) 523-3000 to determine why a bill was not received. One will be resent as soon as possible.
How do I obtain the necessary paperwork for a third party billing?
If your bill is paid by an employer, the military, or another third party source that requires specific billing paperwork prior to payment, please contact the Student Administrative Services office at (651) 523-3000 or (800) 888-2182.
What do I need to do if my employer will be paying for my tuition charges?
Students who are reimbursed by their employer or another scholarship program may defer their tuition payments by bringing documentation of their company’s policy to the SAS Office and completing a Company Tuition Assistance Application. Interest accrued over the course of the term is the student’s responsibility. More information can be found here.
What is MPIRG and do I need to pay this fee?
The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) is a student directed and funded, non-profit, non-partisan organization. MPIRG provides students with a statewide voice on issues of environmental and consumer protection and social justice through education and social change. More information will be provided with the fall billing in July or can be obtained at www.mpirg.org. The annual fee of $16.50 is charged to the accounts of undergraduate and law students in the fall semester but can be waived through Piperline.
Why isn’t my work study showing as a credit on my account?
Work Study is awarded as part of your financial aid package but it must be earned and therefore, it is not applied to the student account. During the academic year, students will receive a paycheck on the 15th and last day of each month and at that point can choose to apply the amount earned to their account.
Why is there a library fine on my account?
If a library book or other library materials are three weeks late, a $65 fine will be billed to your student account. If the materials are returned to the library, your account will be credited $50. $15 is non-refundable. If you have any questions concerning your library fines, please contact Barb Brokopp at (651) 523-2086.
Can I charge my parking permit to my student account?
The Office of Safety and Security employs a lottery system for the awarding of parking permits. If a student is selected by the lottery, he or she is then eligible to purchase a parking permit. The cost of the permit will be charged to the student’s account.
Are there any discounts available for Hamline Alumni?
Alumni of Hamline University are eligible for the following discounts:
-A $25 per credit discount if enrolled in a postbaccalaureate program. (Does not apply to student teaching.)
-A 10 percent per Master’s level course discount if enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate program.
-A one-time 50 percent tuition discount for one CLA course. (CLA alumni only who are not enrolled in a postbaccalaureate or graduate program. )
Is there a way to pay for my books with my financial aid before my refund is available?
Approximately ten days prior to the first day of loan disbursement for each term, students who are approved for loans in excess of their balance may be eligible for an advance on their refund to purchase books or other supplies. Please contact our office at (651) 523-3000 for more information on receiving a loan advance.
What is the Emergency Loan Program?
Hamline University has a program available for students who find themselves in financial hardship. The student's account must be in good standing to be considered for this loan. More information can be found here.
Why is there a hold on my records?
There are many reasons why students are placed on hold. You can check the status of your holds through Piperline. A financial hold on your records is the result of an unpaid balance on your student account. If you have questions about a hold on your account, please contact our office at (651) 523-3000 or (800) 888-2182.
What happened to the $100 deposit that I paid when I applied to Hamline's Undergraduate Program?
All students are required to make this $100 comprehensive deposit within two weeks of notification of admission. This deposit is credited back to the student’s account upon official withdrawal through the Center for Academic Services or graduation. The deposit will be credited against any remaining balance on the student’s account with a credit balance resulting in a refund to the student.
How do I change my address with your office?
You can change your address or update your contact information in Piperline. Click Personal Information, Update Contact Information. Or you can come into the SAS office to complete a change of address form or you can call us at (651) 523-3000 and the change can be made over the phone.
