FERPA
    How to access the FERPA form:
1. Log onto Online Student Services (webamc.annamaria.edu) using your username (Student ID) and password.
2. Click on the "Financials" tab and select "Student Authorization - FERPA."
   
Why do I have to fill out the FERPA form?
Students must fill this form out if they want the Student Accounts Office to be able to speak to their parents/guardians and/or other individuals they designate as the persons they would give permission for us to speak to about their student account.

Tuition and Fees
> 2012-2013 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
> 2012-2013 Undergraduate Additional Fees
> 2012-2013 Graduate, Continuing Education & Online Tuition
> 2012-2013 Graduate, Continuing Education & Online Additional Fees
> Important Deadline Dates Spring 2013 for DAY Undergraduate Students

> 2013-2014 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
> 2013-2014 Undergraduate Additional Fees
> 2013-2014 Graduate, Continuing Education & Online Tuition
> 2013-2014 Graduate, Continuing Education & Online Additional Fees

> Important Deadline Dates for Fall 2013    

Paying Bills

 
  
 
Anna Maria College bills on a semester by semester basis.  One paper copy of the undergraduate tuition bill will be mailed in July approximately four weeks prior to the due date in August.  Likewise, one paper copy of the undergraduate tuition bill will also be mailed in December approximately four weeks prior to the spring due date in January.  This is subject to change each year – please review the College’s website for due date updates.   

Payment Options
Bills may be paid in the following ways:

• Online (see instructions below – ACH or credit card)

• In the Business Office at AMC, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (cash or check)

• By mail (checks only). Please send to:  Student Accounts, Anna Maria College, Box R, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612.  Make sure to include your name and/or student ID with the check. 
  

 Viewing Electronic Bills & Paying Online - Student Access
1. https://webamc.annamaria.edu/fusebox.cfm - Log into the Online Student Services Module
2. Click on "Financials" tab
3. Under "Student Billing" – click on "Pay Your Bill"
   (This opens a new browser through the payment gateway and provides an electronic bill under "Your Bills")
4. Payments may be made by selecting "Balance on Account" on the left hand side or "Make a Payment" on the top of the page

Authorizing a Parent for log in access:
1.  Students need to log into the Empower Web Information System: https://webamc.annamaria.edu
2.  Click on "Financials" tab
3.  Under "Student Billing" – click on "Pay Your Bill"
5.  Click on "Add New" in the "Authorized User" box
6.  Assign your parent(s) a username and email address as directed
7.  Inform your authorized users (parents) of their user name and password  

 Parental Access (Once the parent(s)' account is established by the student):
1.  Parent uses the username and temporary password in the email 
2.  Parent logs into the website: https://commerce.cashnet.com/annamariapay

**At your first log in you will be required to change your password.  From this point you may view the student balance, view the student invoice and make an e-Payment. If you prefer to mail in a check, simply print the invoice, and return it with your check  directly to Anna Maria College, Box R, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612.

**Credit card payments are not taken over the phone or in person in the Student Accounts Office; all credit card transactions must be completed on line.

Late payments are subject to a 1% per month interest charge and a hold being placed on the student’s course registration and transcripts.

*If you have not received a copy of your tuition bill either electronically or via the mail, you are still responsible for financially satisfying your student account balance.  Please contact the Student Account Office for assistance if you have not received your statement.

 View Payment Options from Tuition Management Systems (TMS)
 Interest-free monthly payment plan available.  Choose from either an annual or semester-based plan* (*Additional enrollment fee required)

Electronic Refund allows you to receive your funds faster and deposited directly into your bank account. No more waiting for checks in the mail! Once your account has been analyzed and approved, we will deposit the funds directly into your bank account. It will take three-five business days from the time of approval to the money hitting your bank account.   

How to Access E-Refund:
1. Go to   https://webamc.annamaria.edu 
2.  Sign on with your username and password
3.  Select: "Billing" – "Pay your Bill" (this will open a new browser) – Select "E-Refund" 
4.  Enroll in E-Refund and put in your bank information  

Please click here to fill out your authorization form.

Title IV Authorization
Why do I need to fill out a Student Title IV Authorization form?
As a recipient of Federal Student Aid (also called Title IV funds) you have options regarding how some of the aid is applied to your student account.  Examples of financial aid that are Title IV funds include: Pell Grants, Stafford loans, SEOG grants, PLUS loans, and Perkins loans.

Anna Maria College needs to know your responses to the questions on the online form in order to handle your funds in the manner you prefer.  Please note that you may request to rescind or grant these authorizations at any time.  Changes must be submitted in writing.  You may submit an updated version of this form (or other written authorization) in order to make these changes.  This form and any subsequent changes must be submitted to the Student Accounts Office.  Authorizations or changes become effective on the date the written notification is received by the Student Accounts Office and cannot be applied retroactively.  For compliance purposes we must assume that any blank or failure to submit this form implies that authorization has not been granted.{/showhide}
 

The deadline to waive the Dewar tuition insurance for 2013-2014 will be Friday, August 30th, 2013. If you do not submit a waiver by this deadline, you are automatically enrolled in the plan for the year.
 
The information on how to submit a waiver will be made available in July 2013. This information will also be provided with your tuition bill that will be mailed home in July 2013 and emailed to the student's AMC email throughout the summer.
 

Tuition Refund Plan

What is the Tuition Refund Plan? 

Payment Policy
 Download the Payment Policy for Undergraduate, Graduate and C.E.
View the full Undergraduate Withdrawal and Refund Policy 
View the full Graduate & C.E. Withdrawal and Refund Policy 

Have further questions about your student account? 
Download the FAQ list regarding billing, student account information, payment policy, and more.  

In 1997, the Taxpayer Relief Act established two education tax credits and a deduction for student loan interest. These credits are explained in detail in Publication 970 from the IRS.

1098 Tax Form
What is the 1098T Tax Form?
The 1098T form is a Tuition Statement that includes information that colleges and universities are required to issue for the purpose of determining a student's eligibility for education tax credits. The 1098T form issued by Anna Maria College reports the amount of mandatory tuition and fees (qualified expenses) billed to you by Anna Maria College over the course of the previous calendar year, from January 1^st to December 31st  as well as any "free" money (scholarships/grants) disbursed to your student account. This form is intended to assist you or your parents in preparation of your federal income tax return.

Tuition, fees and related expenses paid to the institution as a condition of enrollment or attendance are considered qualified expenses. Expenses for books and supplies generally do not qualify for the credit. More information about qualified expenses may be found in Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education. In addition, qualified educational expenses which are paid for by tax free funds are not eligible for the credit. Therefore, if your tuition was paid entirely by Pell Grant, a tax free scholarship or VA educational assistance, you will not be eligible for the credit. You can learn more by reading Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education

Note: Just because you receive a 1098T does not automatically mean you qualify for a credit. If you have questions about how to compute your education tax credit, you should consult your tax professional or refer to the IRS. Your accountant, tax preparer, or the Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) can best advise you in the utilization of this form when preparing your taxes.

If you have questions about how to compute your education tax credit, you should consult your tax professional or refer to the IRS. Anna Maria College is not able to provide tax advice.  Please refer to the contact information below:

• IRS website:  www.irs.gov
•  IRS Telephone Assistance Hot line: 1-800-829-1040 

> View additional 1098T Tax Information