Financial Responsibility Agreement

This Financial Responsibility Agreement (“Agreement”) has been revised and updated for the Spring 2026 and supersedes all prior versions.

Continued enrollment, registration, or receipt of educational services at Texas A&M University–San Antonio after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms set forth in this Agreement.

TERMS

I acknowledge that registering for courses at Texas A&M University-San Antonio constitutes a financial obligation to the University. I understand that it is my responsibility to withdraw from the University by contacting the Office of the Registrar, prior to the first official University class day for any semester or term to avoid financial obligation.

Failure to pay fees, failure to accept or receive financial aid, failure to attend class or refusing financial aid does NOT constitute an official withdrawal from Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

I understand that failure to make the minimum payment or choose a payment option by the first payment deadline, as stated in the Academic Calendar, will result in a late payment fee. I understand that if I am dropped from one or more of my classes, I may be subject to a $363.00 reinstatement fee. Please read the full agreement details below.

Financial Obligation Agreement

Section 54.007 of the Texas Education Code allows tuition and fees to either be paid in full before the beginning of the semester or be paid under an installment plan with an initial payment due before the beginning of the semester. Refer to the Student Business Services website Payment Options: SBS: Texas A&M University-San Antonio for detailed information on payment options and requirements of payment plans.

I agree to pay my tuition and fees by one of the two options stated in this agreement.

Option 1: Payment in full by personal funds (credit or debit card, cash, paper or electronic check, or money order), sponsored payments, or use financial aid to pay my balance in FULL on or before the payment due date established by the University.

Failure to pay in full will constitute acceptance of the Payment Installment Option listed under OPTION 2 if meeting the minimum requirements.

Option 2: I may choose to pay my balance by the Installment Payment Option provided by TAMUSA. Doing so I agree:

To pay and/or use my accepted and disbursed financial aid to cover the required minimum down payment of $250.00 of the current terms tuition and fees on or before 5^th class day.
I will pay the remaining installment payments of all eligible charges and education costs billed on or before the due date specified for each installment.
I understand that INSTALLMENT AMOUNTS MAY CHANGE over time to account for any new charges, payments, or financial aid adjustments.
I also agree to pay the non-refundable payment plan setup fee of $35.00* at the time of enrollment in the installment payment plan.
I understand that a $5.00 late fee will be assessed for each installment payment that is late.
I understand that I can enroll for this option online through Paybill Portal using the Jagwire link.
I acknowledge that I am electing TAMUSA to enroll me in the Payment Installment Option should I make the minimum required down payment and processing fee but fail to complete the online enrollment process through Jagwire>Paybill

*The $35 processing fee must be paid separately by the student

I further understand the following:

My classes may be dropped for non-payment if I fail to choose or qualify for a payment option.
Other charges may increase or reduce my account balance due to adding or dropping classes, Financial Aid adjustments, returned checks including e-checks, auxiliary charges, etc. If I am on an installment plan, the additional charges or reductions may alter my payments due. If I am not on an installment plan, or if the fees are not associated with the current semester, charges will be billed in full and payment will be required immediately.
Full payments of tuition and fees not received on or before the established due dates are subject to a late payment fee. 
Failure to make payments by the due dates may entitle Texas A&M University-San Antonio to withhold official transcripts, deny registration for subsequent semesters, and deny access to semester grades until the unpaid balance is paid in full. 
Withdrawing from the University, any refunds due are determined by the total costs for the semester and not the amount paid, and may not relieve all financial obligations incurred. 
Refunds due from drops, financial aid or scholarships may be applied towards any balance owed. 
If a check is returned unpaid, for any reason, by my banking institution, including electronic checks, I will be charged a returned check fee. I also understand if I submit two or more checks to the University that have been returned unpaid, the University will no longer accept checks from me.

Electronic Business Agreement

Student Business Services utilizes electronic processes wherever possible to assure accuracy and to expedite business transactions.

I understand SBS:

Uses email as the primary means of notification. Failure to use and/or regularly check my official University email account and/or provide an active alternative email account will not limit my responsibility regarding information SBS attempts to send.
Uses electronic signatures for agreements and transactions, including promissory notes and payment agreements
Sends all notifications electronically. This includes invoices, due date reminders, action required notifications, account transaction information, and direct deposit notices. I will not receive paper bills or notifications with the exception of final demand notices.
May convert a paper check into an electronic check.

Additional Acknowledgements

I understand that:

Bankruptcy - The registration action constitutes a financial obligation between the student and Texas A&M University-San Antonio and all proceeds of this agreement will be used for educational purposes and constitute an educational loan pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a) (8).
Collection Fees - Collection Agency Fees, not to exceed 30% of the principal balance, will be assessed on the unpaid balance of my account, after internal collection efforts have failed to result in the full payment of my account. My account will be sent to an outside collection agency and may be reported to one or more credit bureau reporting service(s) not to exceed 30% of the total outstanding balance.
The University follows established past due collection procedures, which include sending final notification by mail. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all contact information is accurate and up to date in order to receive these communications.
The University is required to file a 1098T for any individual (nonresident aliens exempted) whom the University bills, or receives payment of, qualified tuition and related expenses during a calendar year. To issue a 1098T for my tuition and related expenses, the University is required to request my tax payer identification number (TIN or SSN). If I fail to submit my SSN or TIN upon request, I may be subject to IRS penalties.
State Warrant hold – Any balance not paid in full at the end of each term of enrollment is subject to being submitted to the State for a Warrant hold.
Choice of law/Venue selection – This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and pursuant to the laws of the state of Texas including, but not limited to, Texas Education Code § 51.967, Limitation on Educational Debt.
Credit Bureau Reporting (Fair Credit Reporting Act) - The University reserves the right to report both positive and negative payment histories to credit-reporting agencies and may obtain a credit report on me at any time in the future to review my account.

Student Business Services