Tuition and fees are incurred at the time of registration. Tuition is due in full within seven calendar days after the first class meeting. Benedictine University offers interest-free monthly payment plans through MyBenU for those students seeking arrangements to balance their tuition payments over an extended period of time.

A "Statement of Account" is generated and available on MyBenU once each month. This statement reflects only that activity which has taken place on your student account in the last billing cycle (similar to your checking/savings/credit card statements of account). Please note that payments are expected by the due date regardless of whether a statement is received.

Students are responsible for securing required textbooks and other educational resources prior to the start of each course.

Benedictine University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, courses, and sequencing of courses without notice. Please note that fees are nonrefundable.

All tuition remission students and consortium students must pay applicable fees such as student service, graduation, certificate, course, and lab fees. All fees are subject to change without further notice.

Some programs may qualify for partnership tuition eligibility if on-site. Academic partnership approval is required and dual discounts cannot be applied.

Payment Options

Payments made by personal check, business check, or online by ACH will be subject to a 2-business day hold to allow for clearance of funds. This hold will not be lifted until 2 business days have passed, regardless of your scheduled registration date. Any holds on your account must be satisfied before registration for the upcoming term will be allowed.

If you have questions regarding an outstanding balance or a financial hold on your account, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (630) 829-6100.

Tuition and fees are incurred at the time of registration. For ALL programs, payment of tuition, fees and housing charges are due seven (7) calendar days after the first day of class unless the balance is covered by financial aid or set up on a payment plan through MyBenU (see below).

1. Payment in Full
   ACH/eCheck and credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) can be made online at MyBenU. All credit and debit card transactions are assessed a non-refundable convenience fee. Payments can be made in-person with cash or check at Ben Central. Check and money order payments can be mailed to the University.
2. Monthly Payment Plans
   Benedictine University provides interest-free monthly payment plans through MyBenU (administered by TouchNet). Students may set-up plans to manage their out-of-pocket tuition costs annually or per term, depending on their program. Students may enroll online through MyBenU or make a parent/guardian an authorized user to set up a payment plan. For a fee of $25, students can enroll in a monthly payment plan and make payments toward their tuition balance for a single term. The payment plan for fall begins August 1 and begins January 1 for spring. Balances must be paid in full prior to the next quarter/semester registration or start date. Please note that you will continue to receive monthly account billing statements from Benedictine University while enrolled in a payment plan until your student account balance is paid in full. 
3. Employer Tuition Reimbursement
   For a $25 fee per session, students can enroll in a single tuition payment due at the end of the term/session (plus approximately a month grace period). Documentation of your approval in your employer's tuition assistance plan must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office of Benedictine University prior to enrolling in this plan. An updated copy of your eligibility must be submitted annually. Students may email it to financialaid@ben.edu. After submitting the documentation, you will receive notification from the Financial Aid Office that you are eligible to enroll in the payment plan. Please note that tuition is due in full according to the deferred due date regardless of when individual employers reimburse their employees.
4. Third Party Payment Authorization/Direct Company Billing
   The Business and Finance Office will bill a third party (an organization, business, or agency) for any and all charges on a student’s account, if a valid authorization from the third party sponsor is received on or before the beginning of the course/term. Benedictine University will send an invoice to the third party after the add/drop period. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice and is not contingent upon the student successfully completing the course. All authorized and non-authorized charges not paid for by the third party will be the responsibility of the student.

Upon the student’s written request, from their BenU email account, the Financial Aid Office can prepare an itemized receipt for the student’s completed (and paid) courses that may be provided to an employer for reimbursement.

Failure to make payment by the due date will result in a late fee and a financial hold being placed on the student’s account.

Late Fees

• Account statements are available electronically to students through MyBenU by the 15^th day of the month.
• A $100.00 late fee will be assessed each term on any unpaid account balance not received by the published due date.
• Students enrolled in the Installment Payment Plan and in good standing with the plan's terms and conditions will not be assessed a late payment fee so long as the plan is executed prior to the payment deadline.
  • Students who are not in good standing with the plan will be charged a $30.00 late fee for each month a late payment towards the plan is made. Students not in good standing on a payment plan will have a financial hold placed on their account, which will prevent future course enrollment.
• Students expecting financial aid, scholarships, or third-party payments are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is completed and submitted on time. Delays in disbursement due to incomplete or late documentation do not exempt students from late fees.
• Any balance not covered by financial aid must be paid by the payment deadline to avoid a late fee assessment.

Financial Holds

A financial hold is placed on a student’s account for any of the following reasons:

• An outstanding balance over the threshold currently set by the University
• A missed payment plan installment
  • an account must be paid according to the agreed upon terms to be deemed in good standing.
• A returned payment due to non-sufficient funds
  • A returned payment includes, but is not limited to:
    • Paper checks returned due to insufficient funds or closed accounts
    • Failed ACH (electronic bank transfer) payments
    • Declined or reversed credit/debit card transactions
    • Payments disputed or charged back through the payer’s financial institution
• An outstanding balance while graduating in the current term

Additional conditions related to financial holds include:

• Future Term Activation: If a student is not term-activated for an upcoming term and has an outstanding balance, a financial hold will be applied to their account (i.e. University withdrawal).
• Enrollment Restrictions: Students with a financial hold will be prevented from enrolling in future courses. In certain cases, the hold will also affect current enrollment.
• Diplomas and Graduation: Diplomas will be withheld, and students may not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies until all outstanding balances are paid in full.
• Outstanding Balances from Previous Academic Careers: If a student has an unpaid balance from a previous academic career (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program), the balance must be paid in full before enrollment in a new program will be allowed. The financial hold will remain in place until the debt is resolved.
• Break in Enrollment: If a student has a break in enrollment of three consecutive terms (i.e. fall, spring, summer) during their current academic career, any outstanding balance must be paid in full before the financial hold can be removed.

Financial Hold Removal

Student accounts with financial holds are reviewed daily. The removal of a hold is determined by the type of hold, enrollment status, and the payment method used.

Holds will be removed according to the following guidelines:

• Account Balance Threshold
  The payment must reduce the account balance below the threshold currently set by the University, unless otherwise specified by University policy based on the type of hold or enrollment status.
• Immediate Payment Methods
  Payments made via cash, cashier’s check, credit card, or federal wire transfer will result in the financial hold being removed by the next business day following receipt and verification of the payment.
• Delayed-Clearance Payment Methods
  Payments made via ACH transfer or personal/business check are subject to a two (2) business day hold period. 
  • If the payment is initiated on a weekend or bank holiday, the hold period will begin on the next business day. If a bank holiday occurs during the hold period, the hold period may be extended.
  • Holds will be removed on the business day following the end of the hold period, provided that the payment has cleared successfully and has not been returned due to non-sufficient funds (NSF) or any other issue rendering the payment invalid or uncollectible.
• Returned or Failed Payments
  If a payment is returned or fails to clear for any reason:
  • The financial hold will remain or be reinstated, as applicable.
  • A $25.00 bank service fee will be assessed and added to the student’s account.
  • The student will receive an email notification to their BenU email when the hold is placed and will be given five (5) business days to replace the payment using an immediate payment method (e.g., cash, cashier’s check, credit card, or wire transfer).
  • If the funds are not replaced within the stated time frame, and the student registered for future classes, the Office of Student Accounts will notify the Registrar’s Office, and the student will be administratively dropped from their future semester classes.