The Business Office

at eureka college

Located in Burrus Dickinson 101.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (309) 467-6305
Toll Free: (800) 548-9144
Fax: (309) 467-6304

Security

For City of Eureka Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance), immediately dial 911.

Eureka College also provides campus security personnel, available to assist students in emergency situations. Campus Security Extension, 6600.

Check Cashing Policy

Personal checks may be cashed in the Bookstore and the Business Office. No Eureka College student payroll checks will be cashed on payday. These checks may be cashed with a valid ID (i.e. driver's license) at Heartland Bank branches throughout Eureka.

108 N. Main St. (Main Branch)
202 W. Center St. (Drive Up)
514 W. Center St. (Inside IGA Grocery Store)

The Business Office staff can provide additional information on banks in the Eureka area.

Student Accounts

Tuition
A comprehensive fee covers tuition costs for regularly enrolled students taking twelve (12) to eighteen (18) semester hours of academic work per semester. Those students registering for more than a regular enrollment pay an extra charge for each additional hour. Classified students enrolling for less than twelve (12) hours per semester pay per semester hour instead of the comprehensive fee. All unclassified or non-degree students pay per semester hour.

Fees
Fees may include but are not limited to the following: Student Activity Fee, Applied Music Fees, Student Teaching Fee, Technology Fee, Telecommunications Fee, Change of Registration Fee, and Graduation Fee.

Room
All room assignments are handled by the Office of Student Programs and Services (SPS). An additional fee is charged for single rooms.

Board
The board cost includes three meals per day during the scheduled term, except on days immediately preceding a holiday or break when no evening meal is served.

Commitments for the purchase of food and labor involved in meal service are made in advance and, therefore, no rebates or allowances will be made because a student misses breakfast or other meals occasionally or regularly.

All students living in College residence halls are required to eat on the College's board plan. Special dietary requests should be directed to the Food Service Director, accompanied by a specific statement from a U.S. physician.

Payment Policies

When Payments are Due
All tuition, fees, and other charges are due and payable in full ten (10) working days before the first class day of the semester.

How Payments are Made
Payments may be made by credit card* (by phone or in-person), checks (mailed or
in-person), and cash (in-person). Payments may also be made through a monthly payment plan (see Tuition Management).

*The Business Office accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover credit cards. Convenience fee applies.

Tuition Management Systems

If you would like to pay your education expenses monthly, use the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option offered by our partner, Tuition Management Systems. The payment plan is available for a small enrollment fee and includes personal account service, automated account information 24 hours a day, access to your account through the Tuition Management Systems web site that gives you a chance to win one of eight annual $1,000 Tuition Management Systems Scholarships. Visit the site for more information on payment options, education loans, free education payment counseling and the many ways they can help you afford education.

No student will be furnished a transcript of credit, receive a diploma, or be permitted to enroll for any semester until all accounts of the preceding semester are paid or appropriate arrangements are made.

Refund Policy

Eureka College students who terminate their enrollment any time other than at the end of a semester will be refunded according to the "Return of Title IV Aid*" regulation effective July 1, 2000. The percentage of the semester completed will be calculated as of the day the withdrawal took place. After 60% of completion has been accomplished, there will be no refund. There will be no refund of Room or Board charges after December 1 (Fall Semester) and April 23 (Spring Semester) Students who wish to terminate their enrollment should contact the Records Office at (309)467-6303 for an Exit Ticket.

* See the Financial Aid Handbook for calculation worksheets and explanation of return policy.

Bookstore Information

The Eureka College Bookstore provides students with textbooks, school supplies, and clothing. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card.

Bookstore hours when school is in session are as follows:
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

All textbook returns require that the book be in new condition and be accompanied by the original receipt along with a drop slip from the class the book was to be used for.

The Bookstore will cash personal checks up to $25.00.

Telephone Services

Voice communication services are provided to each dorm room. Students must supply their own equipment (telephone, answering machine, etc.).

All local calls (467-XXXX) are free of charge.

All voice communication issues should be reported directly to the Business Office.

Insurance Plans

Athletic Insurance Requirement
NCAA requires students participating in intercollegiate athletics to purchase additional insurance coverage through the college. If a student is involved in more than one athletic program, they do not have to pay a fee for each. The highest applicable fee will be paid. THIS COVERAGE IS MANDATORY.

Health and Accident
All Students attending Eureka College are required to show proof of health insurance prior to registration. A copy of your insurance policy or an insurance card must accompany the personal data document and the medical insurance verification form (included in registration packet).

Eureka College endorses a program of accident and sickness insurance designed especially for its students. All full-time students attending the college are required to participate in this program unless proof of comparable coverage is furnished. Part-time students are not eligible for coverage under this program.

Students may also secure family coverage. Eligible dependents are the spouse (residing with the insured student) and unmarried children, under nineteen years of age, who are not self-supporting and reside with the insured student. A medical expense benefit schedule is also available. The annual fee for this insurance will be quoted in your fall billing.

Emergency Loans

The purpose of the short term student loan is to provide students with a small loan during emergency situations, repayable within a two month period or by the end of the current semester, whichever comes first. The college does not consider fraternity/sorority dues justification for loan purposes.

Procedure

1) All applicants must complete an application.
2) There will be a $1.00 processing charge for all loans.
3) Applications will be processed ONCE daily. Approved loan checks will be available at 2:00 p.m.
4) Minimum loan request is $10.00.
5) Loan requests greater than $25.00 must be accompanied by documentation to support what the loan is for. Loans will not be approved without this information.
6) Loans will not be granted to students who owe on their student account or have any other indebtedness to the college.
7) Loans MUST be repaid within two (2) months or by the end of the semester, whichever comes first. Extensions must be requested in writing stating detailed reasons prior to the due date of the loan.
8) Students using their work checks to repay their loans must make a MINIMUM PAYMENT OF $25.00 OR 50% OF THEIR PAYCHECK (if total paycheck is less than $25.00).
9) Past due loans will incur an automatic 10% late charge (minimum of $5.00).
10) Loans will not be given out during the last two weeks of the academic year.
11) Students will not be allowed to register for the next semester until their loan is paid in full.