Student Account Information
The Office of Student Accounts / Bursar provides students with information and resources to help plan and pay for Ringling College of Art and Design educational costs. Each student is responsible for meeting payment deadlines, completing financial aid requirements, and resolving any outstanding balances — even if another individual is making payments on their behalf. During registration, all students acknowledge responsibility for their student account and related expenses.
College communications regarding billing and financial obligations are directed to the student. If a parent or other individual manages the student’s finances, students are encouraged to review this information with them and ensure they have access to the details they need.
Billing
The Office of Student Accounts / Bursar manages billing and collection for all tuition, fees, and charges. Students are welcome to visit the office to discuss their account or payment options. Appointments are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. during the academic year. The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Ulla Searing Student Center.
Students and authorized users under their Friends and Family tab in Workday receive email notifications when new billing information is available in Workday. Each student is responsible for monitoring their Workday account, reviewing monthly activity, and keeping track of payment deadlines. Because notifications are directed to the student, it is the student’s responsibility to share account information with anyone assisting with payment.
Payment Policy
Students admitted and registered for classes at Ringling College are financially responsible for all associated fees and charges. Full payment — or acceptable documentation demonstrating that the balance will be covered — must be submitted by the published deadline.
Acceptable documentation includes:
- Enrollment in the Full-Service Payment Plan administered by Illumia (formerly Transact)
- A Financial Aid notification letter
- An outside scholarship or third-party award letter
- A billing authorization or sponsorship letter
Alternative/Private Loans may not be deducted without certification from the Office of Financial Aid. Please include the student’s name and Ringling College ID number on all payments and correspondence.
Schedule changes during the add/drop period will adjust the student account accordingly. Withdrawals after the add/drop period do not result in account adjustments.
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the first eight weeks of the semester may receive tuition, technology fee, and board refunds according to the schedule in the Student Handbook and Schedule of Fees. In accordance with Florida law, students may receive a full refund of tuition and registration fees prior to the start of instruction if a written request is submitted within three working days of payment. Refunds are issued within 30 days of the official withdrawal date.
Past Due Accounts
Students are expected to keep their accounts current. If a student fails to meet payment obligations, a financial stop will be placed on their record. This stop may result from outstanding tuition, fees, parking fines, returned checks, or other unpaid charges.
A financial stop may prevent:
- Pre-registration
- Room lottery participation
- Registration or re-admittance
- Transcript release
- Diploma issuance
The stop is removed only when the balance is paid in full.
The College reserves the right to cancel the enrollment of students with past-due balances. Cancellation does not relieve the student of the debt. Students with unpaid balances may not attend classes, move into campus housing, register for future semesters, obtain transcripts, or receive a diploma until their account is settled.
If an account becomes delinquent, the College may report the debt to a credit bureau and/or assign the account to a collection agency. Students are responsible for all associated collection fees and costs.
Methods of Payment
- Online Payments — Payments may be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express; 2.95% domestic fee or 4.25% international fee) or electronic check (ACH). Access your statement and submit payment through your Workday Student account at https://my.ringling.edu.
- International Students — Payments may be submitted through Workday by selecting IFT – International Funds Transfer in the payment window. IMPORTANT NOTE: Direct Wire payment issued manually through the Alipay app are not supported and may result in lost or delayed payments. Always start your payment process inside Workday.
- Checks — Personal or bank checks should be made payable to Ringling College of Art and Design. Include the student ID number for accurate processing.
- Full-Service Payment Plan (Illumia) — The Full-Service Payment Plan allows students to finance their semester balance interest-free. Books and supplies are not eligible. To enroll, log in to Workday and select Make a Payment, which will direct you to Illumia.