Student Financial Responsibility | Glen Oaks Community College

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What You Need to Know Before You Register

When you register at Glen Oaks Community College, you're entering into a financial agreement with us. To stay on track for your educational goals, it’s important to understand what you’re responsible for and what support is available to help yo succeed.

Payment is due within 48 hours of registration. You must either:

Pay in full
Enroll in a payment plan
Submit a third-party authorization form

If you don’t complete one of these options within 48 hours, your registration may be canceled.

Need help with payments? Visit our Payment Plan page or contact the Business Office.

Official Financial Responsibility Terms

Below is the full Student Financial Responsibility Agreement. Please read carefully. This agreement is legally binding.

Payment of Fees/Promise to Pay

I understand by registering for classes at Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC), I am agreeing to assume full financial responsibility for all charges billed to my student account including, but not limited to, tuition/fees, books/supplies, library fines, student housing charges, schedule changes, and athletic fees. I understand GOCC is advancing value to me in the form of educational services and that my right to register is expressly conditioned upon my agreement to pay these student obligations. I promise to pay all my student debt obligations.

I understand that administrative, clerical or technical billing errors do not absolve me of my financial responsibility to pay the correct amount of tuition, fees, and other associated financial obligations assessed as a result of my registration at GOCC.

I understand and agree that if I drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which I register after the refund deadline, I will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance with the tuition refund schedule. I have read the terms and conditions of the tuition refund schedule and understand those terms are incorporated herein by reference. I further understand that my failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve me of my financial responsibility as described above.

Financial Aid

I understand that aid described as “estimated” on my Financial Aid Award does not represent actual or guaranteed payment, but is an estimate of the aid I may receive if I meet all requirements stipulated by that aid program.

I understand that my Financial Aid Award is contingent upon my continued enrollment and attendance in each class upon which my financial aid eligibility was calculated. If I drop any class before completion, I understand that my financial aid eligibility may decrease and some or all of the financial aid awarded to me may be revoked. I understand that the financial aid cannot be awarded for classes that do not count toward my degree and/or certificate requirements.

If some or all of my financial aid is revoked because I dropped or failed to attend class, I agree to repay all revoked aid that was disbursed to my student account and resulted in a credit balance that was refunded to me.

I agree to allow any financial aid I receive to be used to pay any and all charges assessed to my student account at GOCC such as tuition, fees, fines, bookstore charges, or any other amount, in accordance with the terms of the aid.

Delinquent Account/Collection

Business Office Hold: I understand and agree that if I fail to pay my student account balance or any monies due to GOCC by the scheduled due date, GOCC will place a Business Office hold on my student account, preventing me from registering for future semesters, and adding classes to a current term.
Pre-Collection: I understand and agree that GOCC will attempt to notify me by mail and if possible by email regarding my delinquent account before referring my account to a collection agency. I understand and accept that this pre-collection attempt is to help avoid placing my account with collections.
Collection: I understand and accept that if I fail to pay my student account balance or any monies due to GOCC by the scheduled due date, GOCC may refer my delinquent account to a collection agency. I further understand that I am responsible for paying the collection agency fee with all costs and expenses, including attorney fees, necessary for the collection of my delinquent student account. Finally, I understand that my delinquent student account may be reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus.
Consent: I authorize GOCC and its agents and contractors to contact me at my current and any future phone number(s), email address(es) or wireless device(s) regarding my delinquent student account(s)/loan(s), or any other debt I owe to GOCC. I authorize GOCC and its agents and contractors to use automated telephone dialing equipment, artificial or pre-recorded voice or text messages, and personal calls and emails in their efforts to contact me. Furthermore, I understand that I may withdraw my consent to call my phone numbers(s), cellular or landline, by submitting my request in writing to the applicable contractor or agent contacting me on behalf of GOCC. I understand and agree that I am responsible for keeping GOCC records up to date with my current physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.

Entire Agreement

This agreement supersedes all prior understandings, representations, negotiations, and correspondence between the student and GOCC, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters described, and shall not be modified or affected by any course of dealing or course of performance. This agreement may be modified by GOCC if the modification is signed by me. Any modification is specifically limited to those policies and/or terms addressed in the modification. Printable Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (PDF)

Financial Aid and Your Responsibilities

Even if you’re using financial aid, you're still responsible for your account. Here's what to keep in mind:

Aid marked as “estimated” isn’t guaranteed—it depends on your eligibility and enrollment.
Dropping or withdrawing can reduce your aid and create a balance you must repay.
Aid only applies to courses that count toward your declared degree or certificate.

Learn more about how financial aid works.

What Happens If You Don’t Pay

If your account becomes past due:

A Business Office hold may prevent you from registering for classes.
Your account may be sent to collections and reported to credit bureaus.
You will be responsible for all collection costs and legal fees.

Looking for help before your account goes into collections? Contact us early at [Business Office Contact Info].

Stay Informed and in Control

By registering, you agree to keep your contact information up to date so we can reach you if there’s a problem with your account. GOCC and its partners may contact you by:

Email
Phone or text
Mail

Update your contact information in MyGOCC Portal.

FAQs About the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement

Q: Do I have to agree to this agreement every semester?
A: You only need to agree once, but it applies to every term you enroll at GOCC.

Q: What happens if I register but don’t attend class?
A: You are still financially responsible unless you drop classes by the refund deadline.

Q: What if I have a balance and can’t pay it right away?
A: You should contact the Business Office to discuss payment plan options before your account goes into collections.

Next Steps

Apply to GOCC Schedule a Tour Contact Admissions Talk to Financial Aid