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Account Overview

The student account includes all tuition charges and fees associated with a student’s education at Holy Cross College, as well as payments and financial aid applied towards those charges. Financial transactions are applied to a student’s account as they are received. Students can log into their HCC student portal to view the status of their account at any time.
Students are expected to take responsibility for their accounts. The checklist below will help you keep track of your student account:

  • Review your account to make sure that all charges and credits are correct.
  • Inform Student Accounts if you will be using funds from a 529 savings plan.
  • Contact Financial Aid to provide information or documentation on outside scholarships.
  • Fill out a FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act) so parents or guardians can view your account through an HCC Parent portal, make e-payments, or discuss your financial account with us.

Note that your Fall semester bill is due by January 1 and your Spring semester bill is due August 1

Semester Billing

New and continuing students are billed on a semester basis.  For new students who meet the May 1 enrollment deadline, preliminary semester bills are available in early June.  For continuing students, preliminary bills are available after registering for courses for the upcoming semester.

The Preliminary Bill (registration to end of add/drop period)

  • The preliminary semester bill is an estimate of semester charges for the upcoming semester.  It is considered preliminary because the balance could change if course registration and/or a financial aid offers change before the end of the add/drop period.
  • The preliminary semester bill shows charges, payments, anticipated financial aid, and an estimated balance or refund amount for the upcoming semester.
    Students are expected to pay the balance of the preliminary semester bill before the payment deadline.
  • To access the preliminary semester, log into the HCC student portal, click on the Student Accounts tab and select the Preliminary Semester Bill. Make sure you have selected the correct term.
  • For a comprehensive view of your student account, select the My Tuition Account link.

Methods of Payment

Log into the Student portal (click the Student Account tab) or Parent portal (click the Business Office tab)

  • Select the Preliminary Semester Bill
  • Scroll down to the Amount to Pay field
  • From the Payment Type, select Electronic Check or ACH. You will need your bank account and bank routing number (no processing fee added).

Log into the Student portal (click the Student Account tab) or Parent portal (click the Business Office tab)

  • Select the Preliminary Semester Bill
  • Scroll down to the Amount to Pay field
  • From the Payment Type, select Credit Card (2.75% processing fee added)

Checks are accepted in person at the Student Accounts office or can be mailed to:

Holy Cross College
Student Accounts Office
54515 SR 933 N, P.O. Box 308
Notre Dame, IN 46556

You can enroll in a Nelnet payment plan to cover your bill in monthly payments throughout the semester.

For international wire transfer instructions, please email the Student Accounts office or call (574) 239-8403 office for wire transfer instructions.
You can also research the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan to cover direct (tuition, fees, etc.) and indirect (books, laptops, etc.) educational expenses. Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine your maximum PLUS loan eligibility. Learn more about the PLUS loan and begin an online application.

Deadlines

The Fall preliminary semester bill must be paid in full by August 1.
The Spring preliminary semester bill must be paid in full by January 1.

  • A $250 late fee may be charged to your account if your account is not settled by these deadlines.
  • Plan ahead by applying for a Federal Direct PLUS loan at least two weeks before the billing deadline as it takes time to process before funds are posted to your account.
  • Inform the Student Accounts office if you will be using a 529 savings plan.

You may submit a written request for a deadline extension to the Student Accounts office. A request should be made as soon as it becomes apparent a deadline extension is needed. Without an approved extension, you may be dismissed from the college if an outstanding balance remains after the add/drop period.
An extension will be considered under the following circumstances:

  • Student’s FAFSA verification is pending. All requested information has been submitted to the Financial Aid office, but the verification is still under review.
  • Student has applied for a private education loan, but funds have not been disbursed. Students must provide documentation to the Financial Aid office that the private loan is approved and is being processed.
  • Parent has applied for the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan and is awaiting approval or denial.
  • Student committed to attend Holy Cross after the billing deadline.

Approval of an extension request is not guaranteed and will be granted at the discretion of the Executive Vice President.

Refunds

A student account will have a credit balance if/when payments and/or financial aid exceed direct charges.

  • Students will receive an email when a refund is ready to be picked up from the Student Accounts office.
  • Refund checks from PLUS loans will be mailed to the parent if indicated on the PLUS loan application.
  • To use a refund to pay for textbooks, you can request a book voucher from the Student Accounts office. Book vouchers can only be used at the Holy Cross College bookstore through the first week of classes.

FAQ's

A: You must fill out the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA form, accessible from the Online Forms & Web Links on your Student Portal.
A: The FERPA form also allows you to request a HCC Parent Portal which provides them with their own login credentials.

A: The enrollment deposit serves as a down payment on your preliminary semester bill and is applied to your student account balance.
A: The housing deposit serves as a down payment on your room and meal charges and is also applied to your student account balance.

NOTE: Enrollment and housing are forfeited if a student withdraws after May 1.

A: If you plan to live in campus housing (residence hall or University Edge), you will be charged a damage deposit each year. When you complete the room check-out process at the end of the semester, the damage deposit will be credited to your student account, less any damage charges.

A: The 1098T form will be accessible from the Student Account tab on your Student Portal at the end of January each year as long as you provided a SSN during the admissions process.

A: By visiting the office, Driscoll 103A
A: By calling 574-239-8403
A: By emailing [email protected]