Whom do I contact about my bill?
All questions concerning your bill should be addressed to Mary Muggleton in the Business Office, (585) 271-3657, x 297 or mmuggleton@stbernards.edu. Please note: financial aid does not get applied for a month or so into the semester. The initial billing may not reflect all the financial aid details.
How much money do I need to pay at the time of Registration?
Students are required to pay the registration fee plus 25% of the total course tuition at the time of registration. Courses need to be paid in full by the end of the semester. If this is not possible, you can set up an extended payment schedule by contacting Mary Muggleton in the Business Office, (585) 271-3657, x 297 or mmuggleton@stbernards.edu.
What if I need to drop a course?
The registration fee is non-refundable. However, should St. Bernard's cancel a course, the School will refund all tuitiona and fees. Should the student withdraw from a course, and the course continues, s/he is responsible for the full tuition and fees. St. Bernard's charges tuition until the date of official withdrawal, as indicated below:
| Refund Schedule: | |
| Prior to first class | 100% tuition refund |
| after 2 or less class sessions | 80% tuition refund |
| after 3 class sessions | 60% tuition refund |
| after 4 class sessions | 40% tuition refund |
| after 5 class sessions | no refund |
Discontinuance of attendance or notice to the Professor does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make application for withdrawal or for a change in class schedule in writing on an official Graduate Course Change Form, obtainalbe in the Registrar's Office. The completed form must be submitted to the Registrar.
Does St. Bernard’s offer financial aid? Whom should I contact?
Yes, financial aid is available from both St. Bernard’s and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. You can also apply for a federal student loan. Students interested in exploring financial aid should contact the Director of Admissions at (585) 271-3657, x 289 or admissions@stbernards.edu. Click here for more information on Financial Aid.
Is it too late to apply for financial aid?
Students may apply for financial aid throughout the academic year. Application dates are listed for each semester on application. Click here for more information.
When does my bill need to be paid?
Unless one is on a payment plan, all previous bills need to be paid before registering for the following semester. St. Bernard's will not grant a degree, nor release grades to students, nor grant credit for coursework completed, nor issue transcripts, unless all charges for a given semester are paid in full. Contact Mary Muggleton in the Business Office, (585) 271-3657, x 297 or mmuggleton@stbernards.edu for more specific questions.
Are tuition payment plans available?
Yes, St. Bernard’s does have a payment plan. Click here for the Extended Payment Form. Contact the Finance Office for more information at (585) 271-3657 ext 297.
How do I notify St. Bernard’s of aid I am receiving from my parish/sponsoring organization?
Please contact our Bursar, Mary Muggleton with information on any additional aid you are receiving. Students are requested to inform St. Bernard’s on a yearly basis regarding additional aid they receive outside of Diocesan and St. Bernard’s Assistance. Students who are receiving Rochester parish support need to complete a Sponsorship Tuition Assistance Application yearly. Click here to download Sponsorship Tuition Assistance Application. (Connect them to Sponsorship Tuition Assistance Application)
More questions?
Please don’t hesitate to call (585) 271-3657 ext 297. Or email us at mmuggleton@stbernards.edu. We’ll be very glad to assist you!