Fall Statements and Financial Holds

Listen up....it is time to talk about  the subject that is one of the least favorable. No matter what you refer to it as, whether you call it tuition payment, billing, financial statements, or something else, there are a few things you need to know about the Final Fall Statements.

***This type of hold will not allow you to enroll in classes for winter until it is removed. If you do get a financial hold on your account just before enrollment, resolve it as soon as you can.***

This was taken directly from financial services:

"The final Fall Billing Statements are now available and can be accessed at http://www.rit.edu/eservices/. Due date for this statement is October 20, 2012.  Winter Quarter enrollment begins October 22^nd. Unpaid balances will have an enrollment hold after due date.

If financial aid has not paid to your account, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to complete required documents.  This aid will need to be paid before October 20^th to clear your account for Winter enrollment."

It is important to understand that student financial holds will not be placed on accounts for this statement until the bills are overdue.  In other words, enrollment begins on the 22nd, these holds will not be placed on accounts until right before. 

So what do you need to do as a student:

1. Communicate with your bill payer that it is crucial your bill is paid on time.

2. If you do have a hold put on your account from student financial services you will need to resolve it through eServices or contact their department.

Student Financial Services is located on USC 1st Floor.  Student can email them at asksfs@rit.edu or call them at 585-475-6186. 

Are Holds Weighing you Down?

Have you seen a hold on your account recently? Do you not know what it means?

Rest assured there are three kinds of holds that are appearing on student accounts recently:

1. Financial Hold
• This type of hold needs to be resolved with financial services.
• It could mean:
• You have an unpaid bill.
• There could have been a mistake and it needs to be clarified.
• Or another reason.
2. Advising Hold
• This is a Semester Conversion I.A.P. Hold 
• Your advisor will be contacting you regarding a meeting to discuss the upcoming semester conversion and how you will stay on track with the new courses and requirements in order to graduate on time.
• For more information regardign the conversion visit:
• RIT Conversion Website
• RIT Semester Conversion blog
• Like the Semester Conversion Facebook
• Follow RIT Conversion
• This hold will not prohibit a student from enrolling in classes for the winter and spring; however, the student needs to meet with their advisor and sign-off on their I.A.P. (Individual Advisement Plan) before they will be allowed to enroll in classes for the Winter Semester. 
3. Academic Advising Hold
• All first years students at RIT are required to meet with their academic department to discuss their upcoming enrollment for winter.
• This hold will only be removed after a student meets with their advisor.
• My recommendation would be to contact your advisor now to schedule this appointment before enrollment begins. 
• Advisors get extremely busy during enrollment periods and may not have time for a walk-in appointment.

Students should begin resolving their holds now as they can effect enrollment for winter quarter.