Business Office at St. Mary’s
The St. Mary’s Business Office is dedicated to supporting the University community and assisting students with understanding and managing their financial obligations while enrolled at St. Mary’s University.
Services
The Business Office has re-opened for in person services at limited capacity due to social distancing measures and compliances. Our remote services and drop box next to our office entry door will continue to be available for your convenience. Inquiries, payments, information, and forms may be placed in the drop box in a secured envelope including student name, ID, phone number (optional) and a reason for your deposit. All items in the drop box will receive an email within 24 hours to confirm receipt.
Our office will continue to accept phone calls at 210-436-3731. If we do not respond, contact us at businessoffice@stmarytx.edu and provide a phone number to return your call.
You may also request virtual appointments or help by contacting us at businessoffice@stmarytx.edu.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to monitor the Coronavirus Updates and Campus Plans page.
Payment Policy
Student registration is not complete until all financial obligations have been met by the established deadlines. Payment arrangements include:
Student Billing and Payment Center by TouchNet
We are happy to announce a new partnership between St. Mary’s University and TouchNet Information Systems, Inc. TouchNet is a leading software provider in student billing, payments and payment plans for higher education institutions.
Our new Student Billing and Payment Center by TouchNet can be accessed by St. Mary’s students to manage their student account and provide access to parents or family members through Gateway.
Payment Deadline and Automatic Payment Plan
Students may pay the full semester balance by the first day of classes. Otherwise, students with a term balance after the first day of classes will be auto-enrolled in the A5 Payment Plan. A $35 enrollment fee will be applied to the automatic payment plan.
Fall and Spring 2024:
- Fall start date: Sept. 5
- Spring start date: Feb. 5
Maymester and Summer 2024:
- A5 Due Dates: June 5, July 5, Aug. 5
- A15 Due Dates: May 15, June 15, July 15
- B5 Due Dates: July 5, Aug. 5
Acceptable Forms of Payment
Debit/Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express and these forms of payments will require a 2.95% non-refundable processing fee for any transaction over the amount of $3.
- ACH – e-check: An e-check is an electronic withdrawal from a checking or savings bank account (routing and account numbers are required). There is no processing fee for paying using an e-Check. Please note that if your e-check is returned unpaid to the University, a fee of $50 will be billed.
- In-person Payments: Students may submit payments in cash or with a check in-person at the Business Office located in St. Louis Hall, Room 024.
Notice of Financial Responsibility
Enrollment in any St. Mary’s University course constitutes a promissory note for education purposes and includes a valid electronic signature. These charges are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Should this note be placed in the hands of a collection agency, the student agrees to pay all costs of collection, including but not limited to, the reasonable fees and cost charged by the collection agency to enforce this note.
Employer Deferral Plan
Students wishing to participate in an employer tuition reimbursement program must first pay a $50 deferral fee. Then submit a signed Employer Payment Acknowledgement form located on Gateway, accompanied with a copy of their Employer’s Tuition Benefit Plan by the 12th class day each semester.
Once accepted, the balance will be deferred and payment will be expected thirty (30) days after classes have ended each semester. Any delay in full payment will incur a late fee of $200 and will result in a transcript HOLD and/or cancellation of future registrations without notice.
Third-Party Plans
Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (TGTP)
The Texas College Savings Plan is a qualified 529 savings plan offered through the state of Texas. As a courtesy, St. Mary’s University will bill TGTP directly each semester after the 25% refunding period listed on the academic calendar and so long as the following requirements are met:
- Provide a copy of the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan Identification Card to the Business Office.
- Submit the Notice to Bill Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan form located on gateway every semester that you wish to use your plan to the Business Office.
- Payments are tentatively received between 30 to 45 days after invoicing.
Balances NOT covered by your plan are due by the designated due date each semester. Installment plans are also an option.
529 College Savings Plans
Different states have different requirements for application and remittance of payment. Therefore, it is recommended that you contact your state’s 529 plan directly. Students may need to provide a copy of their semester’s bill to their state plan. Payment are usually issued to the policy owner and not directly to the University.
Questions?
Business Office
businessoffice@stmarytx.edu
Phone: 210-436-3731
Fax: 210-431-6749St. Louis Hall, Room 024
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Office Hours
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.