Policy 7-5-2: Delinquent Accounts

Policy: Policy 7-5-2: Delinquent Accounts Date Adopted:  
Department: Controller's Office Contact: Controller
Statement: A student (or former student) who has an unpaid balance at the end of the eighth week of the semester has a delinquent account. 

Section 1: Procedure

  1. Students with a delinquent account will be placed on hold and may not receive a transcript, register for classes or be awarded a certificate or a diploma at any NSHE institution until the delinquent account has been cleared and the financial hold removed.
  2. Students with a delinquent account may have their enrollment canceled and may be dropped from their classes due to non-payment.
  3. Students with a delinquent account may be assessed a monthly late fee of 10% or $10, whichever is greater, up to $250 per month.
  4. After 120 days of carrying a delinquent account over $200, the student may be sent to a collection agency. Student will be notified prior to being sent to collections. Student is responsible for any collection or legal fees.
Date(s) Revised February 2, 2024; September 10, 2018; September 1, 2015; May 3, 2011; September 2, 2008; Date(s) Reviewed