The first billing for the Fall semester is generated in July. The first billing for the Spring semester is generated in December.
At the start of each semester for the academic year, a Student Billing Statement will be available for review on your MyWhittier account. A billing statement for the Fall semester will be available in July, and a billing statement for the Spring semester will be available in December. Monthly statements will no longer be sent now that students are able to access their student activity statements via Dynamic Billing through their student portal.
Dynamic Billing allows students to view real-time billing, financial aid data and payments, and historical billing and payments made. Access to the Dynamic Billing is through the student payment portal via MyWhittier (from Payment and Refunds, select Online student account).
The billing statement will reflect registration charges for the semester enrolled, remaining charges due on the account, and/or miscellaneous charges such as library fines, parking fines, etc.
Students may authorize additional persons to access account information and make payments on their behalf through Poet Proxy access. Students can also provide Proxy access to the online payment site to sign up for a payment plan, view student activity via Dynamic Billing and make payments
Students are encouraged to monitor their student account regularly and notify the Business Office immediately via email if they believe an error exists. The Business Office must be notified of any billing questions in writing in order to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Students with outstanding balances due at the semester start date must have a satisfactory payment arrangement in place. An outstanding balance is the total amount due after all approved financial aid awards have been deducted from the total semester charges for tuition, fees, room, board, and other fees. Students, or their proxy, may enroll in an installment payment plan as early as May 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester.
A Business Office Hold will be placed on tuition accounts with outstanding balances. Students with a Business Office Hold will not be eligible to register for housing or classes for the upcoming semester. Diplomas may be withheld until all financial obligations to the College have been satisfied. The Business Office reserves the right to assess a monthly fee on the tuition balance on account until the balance is paid in full. A persistent outstanding balance may result in:
How to read your Online Billing Statement Guide
