Understanding Tuition, Billing and Student Accounts
As you begin or continue your education at Lenoir-Rhyne, we’re here to support your success—both academically and financially. The offices of financial aid and student accounts are here to support you in navigating your financial aid and student account billing.
Managing your tuition bill and student account helps ensure a smooth start to each semester. Stay on track each term by reviewing your tuition bill and keeping your student account up to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Review our Frequently Asked Questions for additional helpful information.
Contacts
Please reach out to us if you have any questions, wish to discuss your financial aid award, notice any errors with your preliminary bill or wish to discuss payment plans.
Financial Aid
828.328.7200
finaid@lr.edu
Student Accounts
Complete our Student Accounts Contact Form. Our office is located on the second floor of Lineberger Administration Building.
Tuition Statements and Billing Timeline
Before each semester, you’ll receive a preliminary statement estimating your upcoming charges. This includes tuition, fees and, if applicable, housing and meal plans. If your course registration and financial aid remain the same, the balance due should closely reflect your final charges.
Final tuition statements are issued after financial aid is disbursed. For fall 2025, final statements will be available on September 10, 2025.
Tuition payments are due by September 15, 2025 unless you enroll in a payment plan.
Anticipated Financial Aid
Anticipated financial aid refers to the amount of aid we expect to receive on your behalf as of the date your statement is generated. Your amount due reflects your total charges minus any anticipated financial aid.
If your anticipated aid exceeds your charges, the excess amount will be refunded—typically to you (the student). In some cases, refunds from Parent PLUS Loans may be issued to the parent borrower. If your anticipated aid changes and no longer covers your charges in full, the remaining balance will appear on a future statement.
If you’ve accepted a student loan but don’t see it listed as anticipated aid, you may be missing a required step before the loan can be authorized. Please check with Office of Financial Aid staff to see if any information is incomplete.
Payment Plans
Students can sign up for a monthly payment plan through the self-service portal starting in July for fall semester and in December for spring semester The balance is divided into four equal payments, with the first payment due shortly before the semester begins. A $15 enrollment fee applies.
Accepted Payment Methods
You may pay your tuition and fees by:
- Debit or credit card (2.95% processing fee applies)
- ACH/bank account (no fee)
- Check or money order (no fee)
Online payments can be made by visiting the payment portal. If your student has added you as an authorized payer on their account in the self-service portal, you can log in with your account information or you can pay as a Guest using your student's 10-digital ID number (P00#######) and their last name.
Mail payments (checks, money orders, 529s and scholarship checks) - Make check payable to Lenoir-Rhyne University. Write student name/10-digit student ID number (P00#######) on check. Mail to Lenoir-Rhyne University, Office of Student Accounts, 625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7164, Hickory, NC 28601.
Using a 529 Plan
To pay with a 529 College Savings Plan, contact your plan administrator to request disbursement. You can download statements from your self-service portal if documentation is required.
Financial Aid Refunds
If your eligible financial aid exceeds your institutional charges, you will receive a refund within 14 days of the aid being posted to your account. To receive your refund more quickly, we recommend signing up for eRefunds through your self-service portal.
Parent or Guardian Access to Your Account
To allow a parent or guardian to view or manage your account (also sometimes referred to as proxy access):
- Complete the FERPA Student Disclosure Form
- Invite them as a payer through the “My Account” section in the self-service portal
- Both steps are required to grant access.
Managing Your Account Online
You can view your charges, make payments, sign up for eRefunds, and manage account access anytime through the Self-Service portal. Online payments can be made through the payment portal.
Authorized users can also make payments on your behalf if invited as payers.
Veteran Education Benefits
Students using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits will receive a tuition bill each semester after the drop/add period.
Veteran Student InformationRegistration Holds
To register for the next semester, your account balance must be below $700. If you have a higher balance, contact student accounts to review your options and ensure your account is in good standing.