Financial Clearance

Guide to Financial Clearance

Welcome to the fRAMily!

The Student Accounts Office is here to help you understand your tuition, fees, housing charges, payment plan options, and steps to become financially cleared for the semester.

What Does “Financially Cleared” Mean?

A student is financially cleared when:

80% of total semester charges are paid (using financial aid, scholarships, and/or personal payment), AND
The remaining 20% is placed on an official payment plan in our system.

You must be financially cleared before moving into housing and before classes begin.

Important Deadlines

Fall semester clearance deadline: TBD by HT
Spring semester clearance deadline: January 15, 2025

Students who are not cleared by the deadline may be removed from classes and/or unable to move into campus housing.

Tuition and Fees - Per Semester

(These charges apply each semester. Annual costs are approximately double.)

Tuition (12–17 hours): $6,284.28

General Fees – Full Time: $1,021.00
Tech Fees: $270.00
Student Activity Fee: $100.00
Homecoming/Special Events Fee: $50.00
First-Time Student Orientation Fee: $75.00
Library Fees: $30.00

Estimated Total Tuition & Fees (per semester): $7,830.28
Does not include lab fees.

Room & Board - Per Semester

(Actual charge depends on your assigned residence hall and meal plan.)

Room (Semi-Private Community): $2,176.00
Residence Hall Activity Fee: $54.00
Board / Meal Plan: $1,981.00
Tax on Board: $163.43

Estimated Total Room & Board: $4,374.43

Contact Residence Life

Phone: (512) 505-3371

Email: reslife@htu.edu

Example Payment Breakdown (Per Semester)

Charges	80% Minimum Due / Remaining 20%
Tuition Only ($7,830.28)	$6,264.22	$1,566.06
Tuition + Housing ($12,204.71)	$9,763.77	$2,440.94

These totals are estimates. Your actual balance may vary based on your course load, housing assignment, and aid package.

How to Calculate Your Minimum Payment

Log into Self-Service → Student Finance → Make a Payment → Continue to Paypath → Account Summary to view your charges.
(If housing does not appear yet, add the estimated $4,374.43 to your tuition charges.) (https://htu-ss.colleague.elluciancloud.com/Student/Finance/AccountSummary)
Add all your semester charges to get your Total Semester Cost.
Multiply your total by 80%.
This amount is your minimum payment due.
Subtract your confirmed financial aid from that amount.
- If aid is more than 80%, you may owe $0 upfront, and the remaining amount can go on a payment plan.
- If aid creates a credit balance, this becomes your refund once aid disburses.

Example with Estimated Financial Aid

Total charges: $12,204.71
80% minimum due: $9,763.77
Financial aid: $7,204.71
Minimum payment due after aid: $2,559.06

Remaining 20% ($2,440.94) goes on the payment plan.

Payment Plan Information

Students may place the remaining 20% of charges into an installment plan.
Plans are available for monthly, weekly and bi-weekly payments.
A $30 enrollment fee may apply.
Enroll through Self-Service → Student Finance → Make a Payment → Continue to Paypath → Payment Plans.

Financial Aid Notes

Financial aid will appear on your account once all requirements (verification, loan counseling, Master Promissory Note and LOANS ARE ACCEPTED IN SELF-SERVICE, etc.) are completed.
Contact Financial Aid

Phone: (512) 505-3000
Email: finaid@htu.edu

Student Accounts Office

Payment Methods & Parent Access

How to pay:

Online via Self-Service (https://htu-ss.colleague.elluciancloud.com/Student/Finance/AccountSummary)
Credit/debit cards (processing fee may apply)
ACH bank payments
In-person at the Business Office/Cashier window or call (512) 505-3216

For parents or guardians:

Students must add them as an Authorized User in Self-Service to allow access to view or pay the bill.