STUDENT ACCOUNTS / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

For University Departments

Accounts that are 120 days past due are referred to the Collection Department. Prior to this, past due collection letters are sent to the client at 60, 90, 120, and 150 days of delinquency. The collector attempts to contact the client by telephone. A credit bureau report may be obtained to assist the collector. If the phone contact is unsuccessful, a letter will be sent to the client as a final demand for payment. A collection charge of 25% of the amount collected will be assessed to departments if the charge is 150 days or more past due.

For Student and General Account Holders

You are responsible for paying your account balance timely.

Unpaid accounts for former students and non-students could be outsourced to collection agencies and reported to the national credit bureaus. You could be responsible for all collection fees and reasonable attorney’s fees, per RCW 19.16.500. The additional collection fees may be 25% to 50% of the balance. All possible means to collect the charges will be pursued, which may include legal action, and may result in a judgment and/or wage garnishment.

For current students, university services will be withheld, including registration for the next term, and receipt of a diploma.