Students are responsible for paying all tuition and fees by the published due date each semester, including any nonrefundable fees. Students will receive an email notification to their RCC email account when their electronic billing statement is available for viewing online. Billing statements are updated biweekly.
To avoid disruption to their enrollment, students must either pay their balance in full, have approved financial aid sufficient to cover their charges, or have an active monthly payment plan in place before the start of the semester. Students may view their account balance at any time through the MyRCC Student Portal: https://myrcc.rcc.mass.edu/ics.
Roxbury Community College (RCC) accepts personal checks, money orders, traveler’s checks, and all major credit cards. Cash payments are not accepted. Payments may be made in person at RCC Connect or online through the MyRCC Student Portal.
RCC also accepts employer, union, and other third-party payments. Students whose tuition and fees will be paid by a third party (e.g., employer, sponsors) should submit the required authorization or sponsorship documentation to the Student Accounts Office by email at studentaccounts@rcc.mass.edu or in person at RCC Connect. If a third party is paying a student's tuition and fees, the student may need to establish the organization as an authorized payer before payment can be processed. In some cases, an invoice may be requested through the Student Accounts Office.
Students planning to use financial aid to cover tuition and fees must complete the FAFSA and all additional financial aid requirements before the start of the term. Until financial aid has been reviewed and approved, students remain responsible for their account balance
Past due and long-term payment plans are available through Nelnet at http://mycollegepaymentplan.com/Roxbury/.
For specific information about payment plans, contact the Student Accounts Dept at (857) 701-1493.
Roxbury Community College
Financial Responsibility Agreement
PAYMENT OF FEES/PROMISE TO PAY
I understand when I register for any class at Roxbury Community College (hereinafter referred to as RCC) or receive any service from RCC I accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of my registration and/or receipt of services. I further understand and agree my registration and acceptance of these terms constitutes a contractual agreement (i.e., a financial obligation as defined by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code at 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8)) in which RCC is providing me educational services, deferring some or all of my payment obligation for those services, and I promise to pay for all assessed tuition, fees, and other associated costs by the published or assigned due date.)
I understand and agree if I drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which I register, I will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees. I have read the terms and conditions of the published tuition refund schedule and understand those terms are incorporated herein by reference. I further understand my failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve me of my financial responsibility as described above. Furthermore, I understand that failure to attend class or meet payment deadlines does not automatically withdraw me from classes. I understand that published tuition and fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees and any changes in my classification, residence, or other status issues may change the amount of fees owed or financial aid received, if applicable. I further understand that RCC reserves the right to cancel my enrollment at any time. Additionally, I understand that I must comply with all RCC Polices and Procedures, located at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/footer/policies-procedures.html.
FINANCIAL AID
I understand that aid described as “estimated” on my Financial Aid Award and Student Account does not represent actual or guaranteed payment, but is an estimate of the aid I may receive if I meet all requirements stipulated by that aid program.
I understand that my Financial Aid Award is contingent upon my continued enrollment and attendance in each class upon which my financial aid eligibility was calculated. If I drop any class before completion, I understand that my financial aid eligibility may decrease and some or all of the financial aid awarded to me may be revoked.
If some or all of my financial aid is revoked because I dropped or failed to attend class, I agree to repay all revoked aid that was disbursed to my account and resulted in a credit balance that was refunded to me.
I agree to allow financial aid I receive to pay any and all charges assessed to my account at RCC such as tuition, fees, health insurance and meal plans, and any other educational charges, in accordance with the terms of the aid.
Federal Aid: I understand that any federal Title IV financial aid that I receive, except for Federal Work Study wages, will first be applied to any outstanding balance on my account for tuition, fees, health insurance and meal plans, and any other educational charges. Federal Title IV financial aid includes aid from the Pell Grant and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).
Prizes, Awards, Scholarships, Grants: I understand that all prizes, awards, scholarships, and grants awarded to me will be credited to my student account and applied toward any outstanding balance. I further understand that my receipt of a prize, award, scholarship, or grant may be considered a financial resource according to federal Title IV financial aid regulations, and may therefore reduce my eligibility for other federal and/or state financial aid (i.e., grants, Federal Work Study) which, if already disbursed to my student account, may be reversed and returned to the aid source.
COMMUNICATION
Method of Communication: I understand and agree that RCC uses e-mail as an official method of communication with me, and that therefore I am responsible for reading the e-mails I receive from RCC on a timely basis. I further understand that RCC Student Financial Services sends all communication to my RCC Roxbury account.
Contact: I authorize RCC and its agents and contractors to contact me at my current and any future cellular phone number(s), email address(es), or wireless device(s) regarding my delinquent student account(s), any other debt I owe to RCC, or to receive general information from RCC. I authorize RCC and its agents and contractors to use text messages, and personal calls and emails, in their efforts to contact me. Furthermore, I understand that I may withdraw my consent to call my cellular phone by submitting my request in writing to RCC Student Fiscal Services or in writing to the applicable contractor or agent contacting me on behalf of RCC.
Updating Contact Information: I understand and agree that I am responsible for keeping RCC records up to date with my current physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers with RCC Student Fiscal Services. Upon leaving RCC for any reason, it is my responsibility to provide RCC with updated contact information for purposes of continued communication regarding any amounts that remain due and owing to RCC.
METHOD OF BILLING
I understand that RCC uses electronic notification (via email) as its official billing method, and therefore I am responsible for viewing and paying my student account by the scheduled due date. I further understand that failure to review my account does not constitute a valid reason for not paying my bill on time. I agree to regularly monitor my account through the MyRCC student portal, view any outstanding charges, and make payment before the assigned due date. Additionally, I understand that RCC Student Fiscal Services reserves the right to contact me via mail or telephone, if necessary. Billing information is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/afford/student-accounts.html.
BILLING ERRORS
I understand that administrative, clerical, or technical billing errors do not absolve me of my financial responsibility to pay the correct amount of tuition, fees, and other associated financial obligations assessed as a result of my enrollment at RCC. I understand that errors or disputes about my bill should be submitted in writing within 30 days, and to allow 7–10 business days for research. Administrative, clerical, or technical billing errors do not absolve my financial responsibility to pay the correct amount of tuition, fees, and other associated financial obligations assessed because of registration and/or grades received at Roxbury Community College.
APPEALS PROCESS
A written appeal must include my name, student ID number, a detailed description or explanation and any relevant documentation with the appeal form. The Director of Student Accounts or designee will review the appeal and consult with other departments (e.g. Financial Aid, Registrar) to determine decision. A decision will be issued within 15 business days.
Billing inquiries and appeals are submitted to studentaccounts@rcc.mass.edu.
RETURNED PAYMENTS/FAILED PAYMENT AGREEMENTS
If a payment made to my student account is returned for any reason, I agree to repay the original amount of the payment plus a returned payment fee of $10.00. I understand that multiple returned payments and/or failure to comply with the terms of any payment plan or agreement I sign with RCC may result in cancellation of my classes, suspension of my eligibility to pre-enroll/enroll in future classes at RCC, and/or suspension of my eligibility to utilize payment plans in the future.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNT/COLLECTION
Financial Hold: I understand and agree that if I fail to pay any outstanding charges on my student account due to RCC by the scheduled due date, RCC Student Financial Services will place a financial hold on my student account, preventing me from pre-enrolling/enrolling in future classes, or receiving other RCC services.
Collection Agency Fees: I understand and accept that if I fail to pay any outstanding charges due to RCC by the scheduled due date and fail to make acceptable payment arrangements to bring my account current, RCC Student Financial Accounts may refer my delinquent account to a collection agency. I further understand if RCC refers my student account balance to a third party for collection, whether an attorney or collection agency, I will be responsible for any costs (including but not limited to collection fees) associated with attempting to collect the monies due and owing. I understand a collection fee will be assessed and will be due and owing in full at the time of the referral to the third party. The collection fee will be calculated at the maximum amount permitted by applicable law but not to exceed 15% of the amount outstanding. For purposes of this provision, the third party may be a debt collection company or an attorney. If a lawsuit is filed to recover an outstanding balance, applicable costs. Finally, I understand that my delinquent account may be reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus. Additionally, I understand that my delinquent account may be reported to the Massachusetts Payment Intercept Program and one or more of the national credit bureaus.
WITHDRAWAL
If I decide to completely withdraw from RCC, I will do so through my Student Portal on the MyRCC website and contact the Admissions Department.
PRIVACY RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
I understand that RCC is bound by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which prohibits RCC from releasing any information from my education record without my expressed permission. Therefore, I understand that if I want RCC to share information from my education record with someone else, I must provide permission by following the Third Party Access procedure outlined at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/current-students/registrar-services/ferpa.html. I further understand that I may revoke my permission at any time as instructed in the same procedure.
IRS FORM 1098-T
I agree to provide my Social Security number (SSN) or taxpayer identification number (TIN) to RCC upon request as required by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations for Form 1098-T reporting purposes. If I fail to provide my SSN or TIN to RCC, I agree to pay any and all IRS fines assessed as a result of my missing SSN/TIN.
STUDENT AGE
I understand and agree that if I am younger than the applicable age of majority when I execute this agreement that the educational services provided by RCC are a necessity, and I am contractually obligated pursuant to the “doctrine of necessaries.”
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement supersedes all prior understandings, representations, negotiations, and correspondence between the student and RCC, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters described, and shall not be modified or affected by any course of dealing or course of performance. This agreement may be modified by RCC if the modification is signed by me. Any modification is specifically limited to those policies and/or terms addressed in the modification. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with Massachusetts law and any lawsuit arising out of this agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Boston Municipal Court (BMC) – Roxbury Division.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision, term, or clause of this Agreement is declared illegal, unenforceable, or ineffective in a legal forum with competent jurisdiction to do so, this Agreement shall be deemed severable, and all other provisions, terms, and clauses of the Agreement will remain valid and binding on the Parties.
