Miscellaneous Fees, Deposits and Holds

Admission Deposit

All students admitted to Bryant make a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $800. This commitment deposit is credited on the fall tuition bill.

Application Fee

An application fee of $50 must accompany the application. The application fee for citizens of countries other than the U.S. is $50. This fee pays for all processing expenses and is non-refundable.

Insurance:

Student Health Insurance

Bryant University provides access to a health insurance plan through University Health Plans (UHP).  International Students are automatically enrolled in the plan and are given the opportunity to waive through UHP.  UHP will review the student’s policy to determine sufficient coverage.

The health insurance plan is also available to all full-time students who wish to purchase the University-sponsored plan through University Health Plans. The cost for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1,938 and will be added to the student's Bryant University account. The policy is in effect from August 15 through August 14, yearly.

Each year, students must log onto University Health Plans to complete and submit an online enrollment or waiver form. They may also download a brochure describing student insurance coverage, look for participating doctors and hospitals, review frequently asked questions, and email questions to University Health Plans. More information on this insurance can be obtained through the Health Services Office.

Tuition Insurance

For a small fraction of the overall tuition costs, GradGuard Tuition Insurance can protect your investment. Their Tuition Insurance provides reimbursement when a student is unable to complete an academic term due to an unforeseen, serious injury or illness, mental health condition or chronic illness.

Personal Property Insurance

Students, resident directors, and assistants may purchase inexpensive personal property insurance for their belongings while on campus directly through National Student Services, Inc.

Insurance for University-owned Property

The University carries a full portfolio of insurance coverage to protect itself from loss. Bryant University’s property insurance policy covers loss including theft and damage of all real and personal property owned by the University or for which it is legally liable, including improvements and betterments to leased or rented property, any newly acquired locations, or additions to existing locations. The University does not provide coverage for real or personal property that it does not own.

Late Fee Policy

The Bursar’s Office will assess a $150 late fee to any account that has an outstanding balance after the due date of the invoice.

FINANCIAL HOLDS

Transcript Hold - An unofficial/official transcript may not be granted to a student unless they have fulfilled their financial obligation to the university. An account for a student who has received Title IV Aid will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at which time a transcript hold exception may be granted.

Registration Hold - A student will not be allowed to register for a future semester unless they have fulfilled their financial obligation with the University.

Diploma Hold - A diploma is not released for those accounts that remain on a transcript hold.

Schedule Cancellation

At the discretion/option of the University, a student’s schedule may be canceled before classes begin if satisfactory financial arrangements have not been made between the student and Bursar’s Office.

Electronic Billing (E-Bill) and Aid

The Bursar’s Office at Bryant University is responsible for the billing and collection of the student tuition account.

At Bryant University, the student does not receive paper invoices through the mail. Instead, when a bill has been posted to the online Student Account Center, the student will receive an email at their Bryant University email address notifying them that their Electronic Bill (E-Bill/eStatement) has been posted and is ready for viewing online at the Student Account Center.

It is important to assign a parent/guardian and/or any third-party who is responsible for paying the tuition bill, as an authorized user on the Student Account Center. This can be accomplished by simply selecting the Authorized Users tab and adding the authorized user’s e-mail address. An authorized user will be able to: receive billing emails sent by our office, have access to the online account and billing statement, be able to make a payment online with a credit card (a 3% Service Fee will be assessed), Electronic Check (with no additional fees) and much more. There is no limit on how many authorized users that a student can assign to their account. 

If the individual responsible for paying the account does not have an email address or does not have access to a computer, the student is able to print the online billing statement and forward a paper copy to them. Our office will continue to accept payments through the mail.  Our payment mailing address is Bursar’s Office, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI  02917-1284. Please include the nine-digit student number on the check.

How to add an Authorized User to a Student Account
Student Account Center (authorized user)
Student Account Center (student)

Credits listed on the initial E-Bill reflect any direct financial aid awarded. Please note that work-study awards do not get credited to the amount due as the student earns these funds via a paycheck.

Students should be aware of the outstanding amount they must pay after financial aid is deducted from the total costs. All required forms and applications must be submitted and approved before financial aid can be applied to a student’s account. If the necessary paperwork is not submitted at the time the account is due, the student must pay the balance and request reimbursement after receipt of financial aid.

Federal Direct Student Loan Master Promissory Note applications should be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of Education web site prior to the beginning of the academic year. Any credit balance requested by the student will be released after the published refund period.

If a student receives federal funds and withdraws during the University’s refund period, the percent of refund to which the student is entitled will be credited to the appropriate federal fund in accordance with federal regulations. For a detailed report of the refund formula, contact the Director of Financial Aid.