Dates and Deadlines

ECU 2026 Summer Semester Dates & Deadlines

Tuition & Fee Due Date

Full payment is due by Monday, June 8th, 2026
Unless covered by financial aid or scholarships, tuition and fees must be paid in full by this date or you must enroll in a payment plan.
Payment Plan Setup

  • 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: 3.04% convenience fee (4.75% for international cards)

Payment Plans Available:

  • Sign up by June 8th Payment Plan Setup

  • 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.

  • The university may assess a late payment fee for any accounts not paid in full by the end of the term.

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-attendance.

  • Failure to officially withdraw = full financial responsibility.

  • The last day for tuition refunds is Friday, June 5th. 

Financial Aid Disbursement

  • First Title IV disbursement: On or after June 11th

  • 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 5th for Summer courses

  • 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