Employer Deferred Payment ("EDP") Policy
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is pleased to offer students and their employers an Employer Deferred Payment Plan. The intent of this plan is to provide students with the flexibility to take full advantage of their companies’ tuition benefit plans and to ensure for the employer, that the courses taken have been successfully completed. This plan allows students to defer tuition payment until after completion of coursework for the given semester or academic period. The deferment allows for sufficient time for students and employers to process payments. Payments may be paid directly by the employer or student at the agreed upon close of the period.
Students who enroll in the Employer Deferred Payment Plan (EDP) will complete the Employer Reimbursement Payment Agreement and obtain authorization from her/his employer for each semester. Student shall submit a copy of the tuition assistance plan provided by her/his employer or complete the employer section of the agreement. If there is a change in employment status or in the employer’s tuition reimbursement program, a new agreement will be established. The University ultimately regards the student as the party responsible for the payment of tuition, however, allows for a deferment plan that accommodates employer regulations and processes. Should the employer elect not to provide a payment (whether for lack of acceptable grade, change in employment status or benefits, or for any other reason), the deferred balance must be paid by the date due. Penalties will apply for late payment, regardless of cause. The University will provide students will the sufficient proof of completion and grade, to submit to the employer, prior to the payment due date. The due date shall be 45 days from the date grades are provided to the student.
Please note: A $30 EDP enrollment fee is required to participate in this plan. This fee covers one academic semester or any other academic period specified in the Agreement. Any remaining balance on the student’s account from the prior semester not covered by the employer’s tuition reimbursement plan is payable on or before the due date. The University affords students an enrollment grace period. Students electing to participate must complete this Agreement within 21 days of the start of classes. An additional $20 late processing fee will be applied if this Agreement is submitted more than 21 days after the first class meeting for the specified term of the Agreement. If the student withdraws or is required to withdraw from the University for any reason, all remaining tuition and other charges are immediately due and payable under normal University policy. All amounts paid after the due date will be assessed a late fee equal to 5% of the unpaid balance. If the student has any overdue charges, the University may recover this balance by reducing any refunds owed by the University to the student.
The Employer Reimbursement Payment Agreement may be faxed to (717) 901-5150 or mailed to:
Office of Finance & Administration
Attn: Employer Deferred Payment Plan
304 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-901-5100
866-424-8648