Payment Policy

Payment of Charges & Registration for Courses

Tuition and Fees are payable before the beginning of each semester, July 3rd for the Fall and Summer Semesters and January 3rd for the Spring and Winter Semesters. Payment may be made in cash or personal check in person at the Bursar's Office. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and electronic checking/savings account payments may be made through the RWU Student Account Center. (Please note there is a 2.95% non-refundable convenience fee for all domestic credit and debit card payments and a 4.25% non-refundable convenience fee for all international credit and debit card payments. The University considers each student responsible for payment of all charges. Obligations that are not paid in full by the above due dates will be payable upon demand and assessed a $325 late fee.

Students shall not be permitted to register for the next semester's classes until all outstanding balances for the current semester have been paid in full. A student is considered registered only when all prior balances, present tuition, and all other charges for the semester have been paid in full. Roger Williams University reserves the right to cancel registration for delinquent payments, partial payment or non-payment. Outstanding balances are subject to a 1% per month interest charge. Students are responsible for all collection costs incurred by the University with respect to their delinquent accounts.

Registration for returning students occurs during November for the spring semester and during late March/early April for the following fall semester.

As early as possible, students and families needing financial information or assistance in financing a Roger Williams University education are urged to contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-401-254-3100.