Accounts Receivable, working with the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, has created a deferred payment plan for qualified military-connected students. This plan will allow the deferment of term charges until 45 days after the end of the given semester, allowing for the grade submission and reimbursement processes with the benefit program to be completed.
COST
There is no cost to enroll in this plan.
FINANCIAL AID AND THE PAYMENT PLAN
This tuition benefit may count as a resource when calculating financial aid, which could reduce the amount of financial aid the student may be eligible for. Any financial aid you receive will first pay toward your outstanding balance for the term. Therefore, your military education benefit could adjust or reduce your financial aid awards, even if your financial aid has already been paid. If you have any questions regarding the impact on your financial aid, please reach out to Bronco Express at (269) 387-6000 or email finaid-info@wmich.edu.
PAYMENT PROCESSING
The deferred charges will be automatically processed from the account set up at enrollment 45 days after the end of the semester. All credit/debit card transactions are subject to a convenience fee of 2.95% or $3, whichever is larger. This convenience fee does not apply to payments set up with a checking or savings account.
WHO CAN ENROLL?
This plan allows for the deferment of term charges for:
- Military Dependent or Spouse
- Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Veteran or Prior Service
- Guard or Reserve
- (ADCS) Active Duty Currently Serving
Students who are eligible to enroll in this payment plan will automatically see this payment plan option when they select Enroll in Payment Plan within the Payment and Account Information App on GoWMU. If you are eligible for the military education benefits described above and do not see the option to enroll, please contact the Military & Veterans Affairs office at (269) 387-4444 so that they may update your student account coding to indicate eligibility.
HOW TO ENROLL?
To enroll in the Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan each semester, you will need to:
- Sign in to your GoWMU account.
- Select Apps.
- Select Payment & Account Information.
- Select Enroll in Payment Plan.
- Select the Term.
- Select the Military Benefit Deferment Plan.
The student, not the military education benefit program, is responsible for the timely payment of the deferred charges. This payment is due in full 45 days after the end of the semester, regardless of the status of the military education benefit program reimbursement.
DEADLINES AND DUE DATES
The Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan opens for enrollment approximately 30 days before the start of each semester and remains open until the last day of the semester. Students are encouraged to enroll in the plan early to avoid late fees on unpaid balances.
Spring 2024 Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan
Payment Plan Opens for Enrollment | Payment Plan Closes | Automatic Payment Date |
12/8/2023 | 4/26/2024 | 6/13/2024 |
Summer I 2024 Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan
Payment Plan Opens for Enrollment | Payment Plan Closes | Automatic Payment Date |
4/3/2024 | 6/25/2024 | 8/12/2024 |
Summer II 2024 Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan
Payment Plan Opens for Enrollment | Payment Plan Closes | Automatic Payment Date |
5/24/2024 | 8/15/2024 | 9/30/2024 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to re-enroll each semester for the Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan?
Yes, you are required to re-enroll each semester.
Will Western Michigan bill MINGSTAP directly?
No. Bills and grades will be issued to students only and not to MINGSTAP.
If my military education benefit program is late reimbursing me, may I wait for their payment and be allowed an extension on the tuition due date?
No. The student is responsible for timely payment of the deferred charges. Full payment is required 45 days after the end of the semester. Regardless of when the military education benefit program reimburses the student, it is the student's responsibility to pay the balance in full on or before the deferred due date.
Once enrolled, can I be removed from the Military Benefit Deferred Payment Plan?
Students may request to be removed from the Military Deferred Payment Plan, but all outstanding charges will become due immediately. Failure to make immediate payment may result in late payment charges. Additionally, the balance owed may be sent to a third-party collection agency with collection fees added to the balance. Any delinquency may also be reported on your credit report.
What happens if I don’t have sufficient funds with the payment method utilized for the deferred charges?
You will be charged a $25.00 returned payment fee. Any future classes may be dropped, and you may become ineligible to utilize the Military Benefit deferred payment plan in the future. The balance may be sent to a third-party collection agency with collection fees added to the balance. In addition, any delinquency may also be reported on your credit report.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Please contact the Accounts Receivable Office at (269) 387-4141 or via email at WMU-Billing@wmich.edu.