Tuition and Fees Payment/Refund Policy
Tuition and Fees Payment Procedures
Students pay registration fees prior to registration each semester. Deadlines are posted in the
academic calendar.
Students complete the registration process.
Students either pay tuition in full or arrange for a payment plan and pay the first installment
of tuition before the census date for the semester.
Housing for each semester must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their tuition bills,as well as the options
for payment. A deferment will be allowed for that portion of the charges to be paid by loans, grants,
and stipend checks. Accounts may later be adjusted and re-billed based on changes in class schedules,
housing arrangements and financial aid awards.
Payment Methods
Payments may be made in person, online, by mail, or over the phone. Acceptable forms of payment are
credit card (Visa, MasterCard), cash, check, money order or wire transfer. Students should make checks
or money orders payable to Colorado Heights University and should include their full name. CHU does not
accept post-dated checks. There is a $50 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds. Payments
must be made in U.S. funds.
Financial Email：Finance@ch.university.
In-Person Payments:Payments can be made in the Business Office during business hours (please check
availability). Students may pay their bills in person via credit card, cash, check or money order.
Mailed Payments:Students may mail payments to the address below. Students must include their full
name, student ID number, the semester, and program for which the payment is intended.
- Colorado Heights University
- Business Office
- 3001 S. Federal Boulevard
- Denver, CO 80236
Receipt of Payment:A canceled check will serve as receipt of payment. Under no circumstances
should cash be mailed. Payment to the account by someone other than the student will be accepted by the
University in the name of the student. However, any refund or credit balance due to withdrawal or
overpayments will be made directly to the student.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If payment arrangements have not been made on/or before the census date, the student's registration
is subject to cancellation. The University reserves the right to deny access to, or use of,
University facilities to any student with an outstanding balance. A student who fails to settle any
account due to the University will not be considered a student in good standing and will not be
allowed to enroll for the following semester. The University reserves the right to restrict the
future registration of such a student, to withhold the awarding of a diploma, to withhold
transcripts of academic records, to officially withdraw a student and/or to restrict the use of
University resources.
Non-Attendance
If a student is registered for a particular semester but elects not to attend, the student must
notify the Registrar immediately. Non-attendance does not cancel charges and the student will be
held financially accountable for all courses for which he/she is registered.
Internships/Independent Study
The University considers an internship or independent study a course like any other and therefore
is subject to tuition and fees. The amount charged will depend on the number of credit hours
taken. Internship or independent study payment deadlines are dependent on the date that
registration occurs.
Tuition Payment Options
Students must pay tuition and fees in full or as described under the 50-50 Payment Plan or the
Monthly Payment Plan options below.
Payment in Full
The registration fee is due prior to registration. Tuition must be paid on/or before the census
date.
F-1 students
All first semester international students must pay fees at the time of registration and tuition
in full on/or before the term census date.
If you are very clear about your tuition, you can go to SOMS to see your tuition payment
status.
Payment Plans
The Colorado Heights University Payment Plans are available to all domestic students and returning
international students. All fees must be paid prior to registration.
50-50 Payment Plan
| Payment is Due |
Amount that Must be Paid |
| Prior to registration |
100% of fees |
| The last day of Add/Drop period (the Census Date) |
50% of tuition |
| English Programs by Friday of week 4 |
50% of tuition |
| Degree programs by Friday of week 7 |
50% of tuition |
Monthly Payment Plan
The monthly payment plan spreads payments over the course of the semester, requiring that
students pay a predetermined amount each month.
| Payment is Due |
Amount that Must be Paid |
| Prior to registration |
100% of fees |
| The last day of Add/Drop period (the Census Date) |
25% of tuition |
| Month 2* |
25% of tuition |
| Month 3* |
25% of tuition |
| Month 4* |
Remaining balance |
Payment Plan Default
Failure to make a payment by its due date subjects the student to removal from the payment plan
and the student's entire account balance due immediately, at the discretion of the Business
Office. The University reserves the right to indefinitely remove payment plan privileges from
students who are delinquent in their payments. If payment is not received by the plan due date,
the account will be considered in default. If this account remains in default past the end of
the semester, it may be referred to a collection agency. All collection costs and fees are to be
paid by the student including attorney fees, court costs, and any other related costs. If
tuition is not paid in full by the end of a semester, the student will not be allowed to enroll
for the following semester. *The due date each month will be based on the Census Date, and
payment will be due the same date each month.
Withdrawal Refund Policy
On/or before census date (Between Day 1 and Day 5) of a term, any prior paid tuition will be
refunded (100%) in full. All fees for that semester will be refunded Except the Administrative
Processing Fees.
During the second week to the end of the seventh week of classes, 50% of one term of tuition will
be charged, and if applicable, the remaining 50% will be refunded. Beginning the eighth week of
class no refunds will be made.
Students enrolled in a non-degree seeking 8 week TIETP program may receive a 50% refund for
withdrawals during the second week to the fourth week of classes. Beginning the fifth week of
class no refunds will be made.
A student whose registration is withdrawn for disciplinary reasons is not entitled to a refund of
tuition.
Grants/Scholarships Students who are given CHU grants/scholarships but withdraw from the
University will be assessed the full tuition for that semester without the inclusion of the
award.
