Business Office
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: August 10, 2026
- Spring semester clearance deadline: TBD
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: $370.00
Student Activity Fee: $100.00
Homecoming/Special Events Fee: $50.00
First-Time Student Orientation Fee: $75.00
Library Fees: $90
Estimated Total Tuition & Fees (per semester): $7,990.28
*Lab Fee (per Computer Science, Kinesiology, Math,
or Natural Science class that includes a laboratory): $150
Room & Board – Per Semester
(Actual charge depends on your assigned residence hall and meal plan.)
Room (Semi-Private Community): $2,376
Residence Hall Fee: $54
Room (Semi Private Suite): $2,447.28
Residence Hall Activity Fee: $54.00
Board / Meal Plan: $2169.67
Tax on Board: $168.33
Estimated Total Room & Board: $4,768
- Contact Residence Life
Phone: (512) 505-3371
Email: reslife@htu.edu
Example Payment Breakdown (Per Semester)
| Charges | 80% Minimum Due | Remaining 20% |
| Tuition Only ($7,990.28) | $6,392.30 | $1,597.98 |
| Tuition + Housing ($12,704.28) | $10,163.42 | $2,540.86 |
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 $4,768.00 to your tuition charges.) (https://htu-ss.colleague.elluciancloud.com/Student/Finance/AccountSummary) - Add all your semester chargesto 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: $12,704.28
80% minimum due: $10,163.42
Financial aid: $7,204.71
Remaining Balance after Financial Aid: $5,499.57
Minimum payment due after aid: $2,958.71
Remaining 20% $2,540.86 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 $35 enrollment fee may apply.
- Enroll through Self-Service → Student Finance → Make a Payment→ Continue to Payment Center → Payment Plans.
Financial Aid Notes
- Financial aid will appear on your account once all requirements (verification, loan counseling, Master Promissory Noteand LOANS ARE ACCEPTED IN SELF-SERVICE, ) are completed.
- For questions about your financial aid, 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.
- Students expecting refunds should enroll in Electronic Refunds (Direct Deposit)in Self-Service.
Location: Agard-Lovinggood Building, 2nd Floor
Staff:
- Galan (Room 215)
- Davis (Room 217)
- Williams (Window next to Cashier)
Phone: (512) 505-3228
Email: studentaccounts@htu.edu
Virtual Appointments:
Use the link below to schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting. https://outlook.office.com/book/HustonTillotsonUniversityOfficeofStudentAccounts@htu.edu/
We look forward to supporting you and helping you become financially clear for the semester!
