Employer Deferred Payment ("EDP") Policy
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is pleased to offer students and employers an “Employer Deferred Payment Plan.” The purpose of this plan is to provide students with the flexibility to take full advantage of their company tuition benefit plan and to ensure the employer that the course(s) taken have been successfully completed. This plan allows students to defer tuition payment until after completion of coursework for the specified semester or other academic period. The deferment allows for sufficient time for students and employers to process payments, which 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 attached agreement and obtain authorization from her/his employer for each semester or other academic period. Students shall submit a copy of the tuition assistance plan provided by her/his employer, or complete the employer section of the Agreement. (Additional copies of the Agreement are available in the University Business Office or from the University website at MyHU.HarrisburgU.edu.) If there is a change in employment status or with the employer’s tuition reimbursement program, a new Agreement will be needed. The University ultimately regards the student as the party responsible for the payment of tuition. However, the University allows for a deferment plan that accommodates employer policies and procedures. In the event the employer elects 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 student prior to the due date. Penalties will apply for late payment, regardless of cause. The University will provide students with adequate proof of completion and grade(s) to submit to the employer prior to the payment due date. The due date shall be 45 days from the final date of the semester.
Please note: A $50 non-refundable enrollment fee is required to participate in this plan. This fee covers one academic semester. You will be required to complete this agreement and present documentation of your employer's tuition reimbursement policy for each academic term. 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. 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 of $150. If the student has any overdue charges, the University may recover this balance by reducing any refunds owed by the University to the student. Any financial aid received through Harrisburg University will first be applied towards your tuition and other miscellaneous charges. No refunds will be given unless the entire cost of the semester has been paid. Any financial aid received through Harrisburg University will first be applied towards your tuition and other miscellaneous charges. No refunds will be given unless the entire cost of the semester has been paid.
This agreement will not initiate direct billing to your employer, as your employer has no liability to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
The Employer Reimbursement Payment Agreement may be faxed to (717) 901-5135 or mailed to:
Office of Finance & Administration
Attn: Business Office
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-901-5100
866-424-8648