Frequently Asked Questions of the Business Office

• How much does it cost to attend Goldey-Beacom College?
  • The tuition rates for 2008-2009 are as follows:  undergraduate students- $556 per credit hour, graduate students- $747 per credit hour.  A Student Service/Technology Fee of $10 per credit hour is charged for both undergraduate and graduate students.  Standard housing fees for 2008-2009's Fall and Spring semesters total $4,782 (in addition, a $200 security deposit is also required to be on deposit.)  Housing for the winter and summer sessions is also available and can be contracted for additional fees. 
  • Cost should never be a barrier to enrollment at Goldey-Beacom College.  Scholarships, aid, or grant money is available for almost every student.  We can work with you to make a Goldey-Beacom College education affordable.  We’ll show you how reasonable quality education can be!  New students should contact us today at (302) 225-6248 to discuss financial aid and begin an education at Goldey-Beacom College.  Returning students should contact their financial aid advisor.
• When are payments due?
  • Payment for the Fall semester is due August 15; Winter session payment is due December 1; Spring semester payment is due January 9; and Summer session payment is due May 1. Subsequent installment plan payments are due on the 1st or the 15th of the month, according to the payment plan you selected.
• Can I use a payment plan to pay my college expenses?
  • We offer two payment plans to assist you in paying for tuition, fees, residence hall charges, student health insurance, and books. The first is the Semester Payment Plan. This plan allows you to divide the fees due into equal monthly installments per semester. The second option is the Annual Payment Plan. This plan allows you to divide the fees due for the entire year into 9 monthly installments (up to 12 monthly installments if you include summer courses in the plan).
• Is there a fee for the installment payment plan?
  • There is no fee to participate in the College's installment payment plans.
• What payment methods do you accept for payment?
  • You can pay with check, cash, money order, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, wire, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover/NOVUS, or American Express). Payments are accepted in person, through the mail, and via the Campus Web (internet). You can also wire payment to our bank account, or place non-cash payments in the drop box any time the building is open.
• What are the hours of the Business Office?
  • The Business Office hours are 8 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8 am to 4:30 pm, on Friday.
• If my financial aid package is not complete, do I need to pay-in-full or can I use a payment plan?
  • If your financial aid package is not complete, you will need to make payment based on the estimated aid. Once your financial aid package is complete, we will adjust your payment plan accordingly.
• I have outside scholarships. Can I deduct them from my balance I owe the College?
  • Yes, you can deduct outside scholarships from your tuition balance. Just be sure to provide the Business Office with a copy of the scholarship letter.
• Who do I make my check payable to?
  • Goldey-Beacom College
• What address should I mail my payments to?
  • Business Office
    Goldey-Beacom College
    4701 Limestone Road
    Wilmington, DE 19808
• If I have a credit on my student account, to whom will the refund be made payable?
  • All refunds will be made payable to the student, with the following exceptions:
    • Refunds resulting from outside scholarships
    • Refunds resulting from payments made by an employer
    • Refunds resulting from PLUS loans
    • Upon written request by the student, refunds will be made payable to another party.
• How can I get a printout and/or access my student account?
  • Go to https://campusweb.gbc.edu/ics and log in.  Click on the "Student" tab, and then click on "My Account Info".  Here you will be able to view your account transactions and balance due, and even make a payment on the balance due.
• What happens to my student account if I owe outstanding debt to the College?
  • When a student has an outstanding balance at the College, and consequently, owes outstanding debt to the College, a hold is placed on the student’s account.  The outstanding balance can result from unpaid charges for tuition and fees, residence halls, damage, library fines, etc.  When a student’s account is placed on hold, the student is not permitted to register for or attend future courses, to revise class schedules, or to receive official grades, transcripts, and/or diplomas.  Students with outstanding balances are encouraged to contact the Business Office to set up individualized payment plans.  Student referral to collection agencies and credit bureaus is at the discretion of the College.  Students will be charged all collection and legal fees that the College incurs in attempting to clear the debt.  Once the outstanding debt is cleared, the student’s account will be taken off hold allowing the student to resume studies and to receive academic documentation.