LCU Payment Plan Policy
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) offers flexible payment plan options to help students and families manage educational expenses. By enrolling in a payment plan, students agree to the terms and conditions outlined below.
Payment Plan Options
- Online ACI Plan
- Set up through your student portal.
- Automatically drafts monthly payments from your chosen payment method.
- A $62 startup fee applies.
- Available for Fall and Spring semesters only.
- In-Office Plan
- Set up through the Student Business Office.
- Automatically drafts monthly payments from your checking account on the 15th of each month.
- A small down payment is required to get started, which is applied directly to your account balance.
- Extended In-Office Plan
- Similar to the In-Office Plan, but extended over a 36-month period.
- Automatically drafts monthly payments from your checking account on the 15th of each month.
- A small down payment is required to enroll.
- While on this plan, students are not eligible to register for future semesters until the balance is paid in full.
- Lump Sum Agreement
- Allows students to pay their balance in one scheduled payment.
- A 10% down payment is required at setup.
- The remaining balance is automatically drafted on December 15 (Fall semester) or May 15 (Spring semester).
Payment Plan Adjustments
- The University regularly reviews student accounts to ensure payment plans cover all applicable charges.
- If an account balance changes due to financial aid adjustments, enrollment changes, or additional charges, payment plans may be updated accordingly.
- Plans may be increased by up to $100.00 without prior notification.
- Increases greater than $100.00 will be communicated to the student via their LCU email address.
Missed or Failed Payments
- Missed payments may result in a late fee and a financial hold on the student’s account.
- Multiple failed drafts or missed payments may lead to the cancellation of the payment plan.
- If a plan is canceled, the entire remaining balance will become immediately due.
Account Monitoring
- Students are responsible for regularly checking their Student Payment Portal to confirm that payments have processed and balances are accurate.
- Any discrepancies should be reported to the Student Business Office as soon as possible.
Modifications and Cancellations
- Students may request changes to their payment plan by contacting the Student Business Office before the next scheduled draft.
- The University reserves the right to cancel or modify a plan if the account becomes delinquent or is not maintained in good standing.
Communication
- Official notifications related to billing, payment plan changes, and account balances will be sent to the student’s LCU email address.
- It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their LCU email for updates regarding their account.
Agreement to Terms
By enrolling in a payment plan, the student acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this policy.