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Dates and Deadlines

ECU 2025 Summer Semester Dates & Deadlines

Tuition & Fee Due Date

Full payment is due by Friday, June 6, 2025
Unless covered by financial aid or scholarships, tuition and fees must be paid in full by this date.

  • In-person payments must be received by 4:30 p.m. in the Bursar’s Office (Admin Building, Room 108).

  • Title IV aid recipients (PELL, SEOG, OTAG, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans): payment due on the date aid is disbursed.

How to Pay

Payment Options:

  • In Person: Cash, money order, cashier’s check, personal check, or credit card (Admin 108)

  • Online via Colleague Self-Service:

    • Electronic check (ACH): No fee

    • Credit/debit card: 2.95% convenience fee (4.75% for international cards)

Payment Plans Available:

  • Sign up by June 6

  • Balance split into three equal payments

    • First payment due at enrollment

    • Remaining payments due on the 15th of each month

Late Payments

  • A HOLD will be placed on all unpaid accounts.

  • Holds prevent class registration and transcript access.

Withdrawals & Non-Attendance

  • 100% refund deadlines:

    • 16-week courses: within 10 days of class start

    • 8-week courses: within 5 days of class start

  • ECU will not cancel your enrollment for non-payment.

  • Failure to officially withdraw = full financial responsibility.

Financial Aid Disbursement

  • First Title IV disbursement: On or after June 12

  • Other aid (scholarships, OK Promise, SEOG, OTAG, third-party grants): disbursed as received

  • Refunds are processed through TouchNet

    • Be sure to select your refund preference in advance

    • Set up your refund method at least 1 week before disbursement

Important: Always check your account in Self-Service to confirm aid has applied and your balance is paid.

Additional Financial Aid Notes

  • Vocational Rehabilitation: Checks are mailed to the student. Present to Bursar for payment.

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs: Bring award letter to the Financial Aid Office.

  • Institutional Charges Include: Tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, fines, and other ECU charges.

Refund Policy

  • Last day to receive a tuition refund or course cancellation is June 6, 2025

  • Refunds follow Oklahoma State Regents policy

Return of Title IV Funds (Withdrawals)

If you withdraw before completing 60% of the semester:

  • ECU must return unearned aid to federal programs

  • You will owe ECU for any returned funds and may owe additional funds directly to the U.S. Department of Education

After the 60% point, no refund or repayment is required.

Collections

  • Accounts unpaid after one year will be sent to a collection agency

  • Additional collection fees will be applied