Student Accounts

Also known as an ACH electronic funds transfer, you can enter your U.S. checking or savings account and routing information, and your payment will be processed electronically and posted to your student account. 

Use your favorite debit or credit card to pay your tuition and fees. Enter your card number, expiration date, and CSV code to have your payments will be posted immediately. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. There is a non-refundable 2.95% transaction fee associated with each debit/credit card payment. 

Should a party wish to make a payment to your account, they can process a guest payment on the guest pay link using only your Student ID number and your last name.  Guests will not be able to view your account balance or transactions – they will only see the “Available Items” list.  To make a tuition payment, they need to select “Account Balance – Prepay” and enter the amount they would like to pay. 

Through LionPay, you can enroll in a five- or six-month payment plan. To do so, log into LionPay and click on “View payment plan options” to set up a plan to make smaller payments throughout the semester rather than one lump sum payment by the semester due date. Payment plans are interest-free and require an enrollment fee of $35 per semester. If you have questions, contact us at studentaccounts@albright.edu or 610-921-7680. 

Payments from your 529 plan can be processed by remitting a copy of your billing statement to your plan holder. Online statements can be found at LionPay under the 'Statement' tab.

Your plan holder can issue a payment to the lockbox address - P.O. Box 673, Ithaca, NY 14851-0673 - noted on the billing statement, or directly to Albright College at Student Accounts, P.O. Box 15234, Reading, PA 19612-5234.

The remittance should include the student's name and ID number to ensure proper payment to the correct student account. 

A check or money order can be sent to the College’s lockbox processing center at P.O. Box 673, Ithaca, NY 14851-0673.

To ensure proper crediting to your student account, the remittance portion of the Statement should accompany your payment.

You can come to campus and visit the Student Accounts Office located in Selwyn Hall. The office will accept cash, check and money orders for all accounts.  Important note: all credit card payments must be processed online at LionPay.

These are payments from outside organizations, employers or other third parties that remit a payment on the student’s behalf.

Examples of such payments are private scholarships, vocational rehabilitation services, VA benefits (Post 9/11 GI Bill) and other community organizations.

Checks should be mailed to the Student Accounts Office at P.O. Box 15234, Reading, PA 19612-5234 and should include the student ID so it can be properly applied to the account. 

Please contact our office at 610-921-7680 or at studentaccounts@albright.edu for bank wiring instructions. 

A parent can borrow a Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS) to support your education and may borrow up to the Cost of Attendance (less any other aid received by the student). They may also opt to borrow less than the maximum amount for which they are eligible. Families may apply for a Direct PLUS Loan at www.studentaid.gov. If you have problems with the online application, you can contact Direct Loan Applicant Services at 1-800-557-7394 for assistance. 

• Sign in with your FSA ID Username and Password (FSA IDs can be created at fsaid.ed.gov) Important: The borrowing parent must sign in using their FSA ID username and password, not the student’s 

• Click on ‘Request a PLUS Loan’ 

• Under ‘Select the Loan Type’ click on ‘Parent PLUS’ - read and complete all sections in each step

Educational loans are available through private lenders and typically are in the student’s name and usually require a credit worthy co-signer. These loans can be viewed at www.elmselect.com

The college employee who has the benefit must complete the Tuition Remission benefit form and provide a copy of the student’s class registration for final approval by Albright Human Resources no later than 30 days prior to the start of classes. 

Albright College is pleased to provide an online billing and payment center called LionPay that enables electronic payment and billing services for our students and families. This service provides easy online access 24/7 so students and other users are able to receive monthly statements electronically, view current balance information, see account activity (including financial aid disbursements), and pay college charges and fees.

Student Access to LionPay
To get started, go to Self Service.  Go to “Finances” and click on “LionPay.” This should display the overview page for the online billing and payment center. Students can only access LionPay through Self Service. If you need assistance with your LionLink credentials, please visit the Institutional Technology Services page.

To optimize your use of LionPay, we recommend using a web browser like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or FireFox to access your account information.

Parent/Other User Access

If you would like a family member or other party to assist you with paying your tuition and fees, you can designate your parent or other user as an authorized payer.

To add an Authorized Payer:

1. Go to “My Account” on the overview page in LionPay
2. Scroll down to “Payer” section
3. Click “Send Payer Invitation”
4. Enter the person’s name and email address and submit
5. The recipient will receive an invitation and a temporary password to view and make a payment on your behalf
6. Authorized payers and guests can then log in and make payments via Albright's secure CashNet

The balance on Albright billing statements is required to be fully paid by the indicated due date.  Late fees at a rate of 1.5% (18% annually) will be assessed to the student account on any unpaid balance. Late fees will also be assessed when required financial aid documentation is not received by the college Financial Aid Office to complete their verification review, for incomplete Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Notes, and unfinished Entrance Counseling. These fees will continue to accrue each month on all past due balances.

Employees, dependents, spouses or domestic partners that are eligible for tuition remission benefits are required to submit their required paperwork to Human Resources in a timely fashion to meet the payment due date of the monthly statement. Likewise, any book costs or miscellaneous charges incurred that are not covered by the tuition remission benefit are subject to late payment fees if not satisfied by the billing due date.

Any request for a late payment appeal will only be reviewed if the appeal is in writing, and is received within 30 days of the date of the late fee assessment. The appeal must indicate the student’s name, student ID, and the justification for the appeal. Appeals will not be granted unless all other remaining account charges are fully paid.

Per federal regulations, this form is to be completed by any student who is a recipient of Title IV federal aid assistance* to determine if a student’s Title IV aid can be used for payment of current non-institutional charges** and prior term charges up to $200. Also, permission is needed to retain any excess federal funds on the student account until the end of the academic year.

It is important that the completed authorization be returned to the Student Accounts Office as soon as possible. If you determine at a later date that you need to change or rescind the form, please send a letter with your name and student identification number indicating that you are rescinding your authorizations, or you can complete a new form updating your authorizations.

Title IV Authorization Form

*Title IV Federal aid includes Federal Pell and SEOG grants, Federal Perkins and Federal Direct Stafford loans and Parent and Graduate Federal Direct PLUS loans.

**Non-institutional charges include bookstore charges, health center fees, snack bar charges, parking fines, library fines, room fines, trip fines, organization fundraising charges, trip fees and miscellaneous charges as required.

Each enrolled Albright College student is required to have a picture identification card. This card enables students to:

• Gain entry to their own residence hall and the Schumo Center
• Pay for dining via their designated meal plan in the Dining Hall and via bonus dollars at various campus dining locations
• Charge purchases to the student account from the Albright bookstore, and campus dining locations like Jake’s Place, Lion's Brew, Peg’s Place and student organization fundraising events
• Access Declining Balance Account (DBA)

The Declining Balance Account (DBA) is a prepaid account that provides an alternative method of payment in lieu of cash. The prepaid amount is encoded on the student’s identification card and can be used for purchases in the Dining Hall, Jake’s Place, Lion’s Brew, Peg’s Place and for printing/copying in the library and copy center.

Students may open or add to an existing DBA in the amount of $10 by either visiting the Student Accounts Office or by mailing in a payment to the office. Deposits can be made by cash or check.  It is encouraged that students deposit a larger sum (at least $50) at the beginning of each semester. Each student’s DBA can be viewed at any dining location or in the Student Accounts Office. Any unused DBA funds are transferred from semester to semester, and any balance remaining at graduation or withdrawal from the college will be credited to the student account.

SEMESTER REFUND SCHEDULE

Due to unforeseen circumstances (including medical reasons), it may become necessary for a student to leave the college during the academic year.  If this occurs, tuition and other institutional charges will be refunded in accordance with the following schedule based on the time of withdrawl:

• 100% if prior to the start of the semester
• 90% during 1st week of semester 
• 75% during 2nd week of semester  
• 50% during 3rd week of semester
• 25% during 4th week of semester  
• No Refund during or after the  5th week of the semester

Please note that any refund is subject to a $200 administrative fee and cancellation fees as outlined in the Residential and Food Service Contract, when applicable.  A student’s enrollment deposit will be credited to the student account as long as the student completed one semester at Albright.

School of Professional Studies

Contact the Student Accounts office for assitance at studentaccounts@albright.edu or 610-921-7680.

Financial Aid Refunds

In accordance with federal regulations, federal aid* will be adjusted based on the percentage of the semester completed prior to the withdrawal, for any student who withdraws or is dismissed, during the first 60% of a semester in which that student began attendance.

*Federal Title IV financial assistance includes Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, National Smart Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans and federal work study.

Albright College grant and scholarship funds will be adjusted based on the percentage of tuition charged according to the withdrawal date. For further details, please review the Albright College Catalog.

What happens when your education is disrupted by an unexpected injury, illness, or other serious life event? Depending on the timing of the withdrawal, you may not be eligible to receive a refund for all of your tuition and fees. That is why Albright College is pleased to offer an affordable tuition insurance plan called GradGuard Tuition Insurance, which will strengthen and broaden the scope of our existing refund policy and can help students and parents avoid a financial loss due to an unexpected withdrawal for a serious covered illness, injury or other covered reason.

Our collaboration with GradGuard through the Tuition Protection Plan, can reimburse up to 100% of nonrefundable college expenses (tuition, room, and meals) after a withdrawal due to a covered reason such as:

• Covered serious injury or illness, such as mononucleosis or severe head injury
• Chronic illness, such as diabetes or an auto-immune disorder
• Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, suicide/attempted suicide
• Unforeseen crisis

Covered withdrawals can take place any time during the covered term. GradGuard offers members special access to an Assistance Hotline to help students and their families take care of emergencies and unexpected issues.

To review the various coverage amounts and costs offered by GradGuard, visit the Albright GradGuard webpage or contact a Tuition Insurance Advisor at 877-794-6603.

If you choose to enroll in a tuition protection plan, enrollment must be completed prior to the first day of classes each academic term.

We are incredibly proud of our graduates and are happy to celebrate them. Therefore, as you finalize your academic requirements for commencement, it is extremely important that you understand student account graduation policies and how they can impact you.

Requirements for Participation in Commencement Events:

• Your student account must be in good standing to receive a cap and gown, graduation tickets, and have your name included in an announcement to the media. Good standing is defined as your account balance is fully paid, including all tuition and fees.
• To help you participate in graduation, you will be notified (via your Albright email account) of any unsettled account balance approximately 60 days prior to the scheduled commencement date. This will be sent to allow time for the resolution of any outstanding issues before graduation.
• Any requests for an exception must be submitted to the Student Accounts Office. Any extenuating circumstances are required to be outlined in an email or letter to the Student Accounts Office at studentaccounts@albright.edu as early as possible.

Issuance of Diploma:

• Your student account balance must be fully paid to receive your diploma during the commencement program. We strongly encourage you to check your account balance via LionPay to ensure your account balance is fully settled or issue a payment to do so.