(1) The college
may take the following actions for nonpayment of outstanding student debt:
(a) Place a hold, on a student's account if
they owe a debt for housing, financial aid, or tuition. A hold prevents
enrollment for future quarters.
(b)
Drop students for nonpayment of tuition and fees in excess of $300 at any
time.
(c) Refer past due debts that
exceed $100 to a collection agency. Unpaid charges and balances become past due
after the tuition payment deadline of 30 days from the start of the quarter.
The college will make no less than three attempts (two balance due notices and
a final notice) to notify the student of the outstanding debt. Past due debts
may be sent to a collection agency after 30 days have elapsed from the time the
final notice was attempted.
(2) Prior to referral, students will receive
notice via their Bellevue College email. The notice will include at a minimum
the following information:
(a) The amount of
the debt owed;
(b) The nature of
the debt;
(c) Information on how to
pay the debt;
(d) Contact
information for the finance office and/or staff member who can provide more
information, and/or set up a payment plan;
(e) The deadline for payment of the debt;
and
(f) Any consequences that may
result from nonpayment of the debt.
(3) Reporting requirements: The college
follows the state reporting rules related to the use of holds, debt levels, and
collection practices.
Notes
Wash. Admin. Code
§
132H-122-020
Amended by
WSR
23-04-004, Filed 1/19/2023, effective
2/19/2023
Amended by
WSR
25-07-105, Filed 3/19/2025, effective
4/19/2025
Statutory Authority:
RCW
28B.50.140. 02-14-008, § 132H-122-020,
filed 6/20/02, effective 7/21/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and
RCW
28B.50.140. 92-19-054, § 132H-122-020,
filed 9/10/92, effective 10/11/92.
