The Office of Student Accounts
The Office of Student Accounts is committed to assisting students in
the Catholic Benedictine tradition of hospitality throughout their
educational experience at Saint Martin's University. Our goal is to
ensure that the work we do continues to support our Benedictine
heritage and serve our community well. The University offers a
monthly payment plan in order to make students' financial
experiences as positive as possible. The following services are
available at the Office of Student Accounts.
Check cashing: Students can cash personal checks up
to $30. Employees can cash personal checks up to $50.
Payments: Payment for the semester is due by the
first day of the semester. (see below for monthly plan information)
All payments made on students' accounts are processed through this
office including monthly payments. Deposits for housing and tuition
are receipted through this office as well.
Payment plans: Due to our commitment to Benedictine
hospitality and compassion, Saint Martin's offers a monthly payment
plan option. Students or their families can make a monthly payment
plan for the semester or the year (fall and spring) through Tuition
Management Systems. TMS offers a convenient way to pay educational
expenses by paying monthly rather than all at once.
Students need to be familiar with calculating their budget for the
semester. Work study and student employment awards are not used in
the calculation and most Stafford loans are subject to an estimated
two percent processing fee through their lender. This two percent
should be deducted from the loan when budgeting. Federal PLUS loans
are assessed an estimated four percent which should be deducted as
well. Contact the Office of Student Accounts staff if you need
assistance with calculating your budget by calling 360-438-4389. We
will be happy to help you.
If the calculation results in a balance due, and a monthly payment
plan is desired, students (and/or parents) may apply for a monthly
plan with Tuition Management Systems by calling TMS at
1-800-722-4867 or online at
www.afford.com/stmartin.
Student work study checks: Student paychecks are
available the last working day of the month and are picked up in the
Office of Student Accounts. Automatic deposit is encouraged and can
be arranged through the SMU payroll office.
Refunds: Refunds are processed within 30 days of
the date the credit balance is reflected. Refunds are processed
weekly on Fridays, and are available after 1 p.m. Refunds are mailed
to the permanent address on file unless a refund authorization form
requesting pick up is on file in the Office of Student Accounts.
Forms are available in the office or on our refund policy web page
for your convenience.
Office of Student Accounts
Old Main, Room 246
360-438-4389
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Email: accounts@stmartin.edu