Tuition and Fee Payment and Deferral

As an institution of the USG, MGA abides by policy 7.3.3 in the Board of Regents Policy Manual.

7.3.3 Tuition and Fee Payment and Deferral

All tuition and fees are due and payable on or before the last day of the drop/add period for the specific academic term. Exceptions to the time of payment are as follows:

  1. An institution may defer tuition and fees up to the amount authorized for a specific academic term for students whose fees are guaranteed and will be paid by an outside agency under a documented agreement with the institution;
  2. An institution may defer tuition and fees up to the amount of the aid granted for a specified academic term for students who have an institution-administered loan or scholarship in process;
  3. An institution may defer tuition and fees up to the limit stated in the certificate or other document for a specified academic term for foreign students who have a certificate or other acceptable documented evidence that payment will be made after a statement of charges from the student has been presented for payment;
  4. An institution may elect to collect fees specifically for housing and dining on an installment basis, in advance of service provided; 
  5. An institution filing an approved plan with the Office of Fiscal Affairs may elect to collect tuition and fees on an installment basis, in advance of services provided. 

Note: The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 falls under provision 1.