Frequently Asked Questions
Third Party Scholarships/Sponsors
- What is a 3rd party scholarship/sponsor?
- What do I need to know about 3rd party scholarships/sponsors?
- How does a scholarship/sponsorship affect my account?
- What is a letter of authorization?
- Can I get a refund if my account shows a credit balance?
- My bill does not list my scholarship/sponsor. What do I do?
- Why are late charges on my bill?
- What happens if my scholarship/sponsor is not paid?
- Do you send grades/transcripts to 3rd parties?
10. What is not considered 3rd party sponsor/scholarship?
11. Who can help my sponsor or me with questions?
What is a 3rd Party Scholarship/Sponsor?
A 3rd party scholarship/sponsor is an organization that makes a commitment to pay a
designated amount towards your educational expenses. Payments are called 3rd party scholarships and are subject to the same federal reporting requirements as other
financial aid.
What do I need to know about 3rd party scholarships/sponsors?
What are your scholarship/sponsor requirements?
What is the dollar amount of the scholarship/sponsor?
Is the scholarship/sponsor for the full academic year?
You are responsible for paying your portion of the remaining billing invoice by the
due date or late charges will appear on the account. We can bill the scholarship/sponsor
for educational expenses on your behalf. These expenses consist of tuition, fees,
room and board.
How does a scholarship/sponsorship affect my account?
The scholarship/sponsor provides a letter of authorization at the beginning of the semester. We
then credit your account conditionally for the expected amount. Late charges will not accrue.
At the end of the drop/add period, upon request, we will submit a billing invoice to the
scholarship/sponsor on your behalf.
The University will bill the 3rd party for payment on the student's account for three due dates.
Payments not received from the 3rd party/scholarship by the third due date will become the
student's responsibility for payment. Late fees will begin to accrue and a hold will be placed
on the student's records.
What is a letter of authorization?
It is an official document, printed on the organization's letterhead, in which a
scholarship/sponsor commits to pay a specific amount towards the educational
expenses for you. The letter specifies what they will pay, the semester of coverage,
and billing information, if applicable.
Can I get a refund if my account shows a credit balance?
The account is reviewed to determine whether the credit balance results from actual payments
or conditional credits. The University does not refund conditional credits.
My bill does not list my scholarship/sponsor. What do I do?
Go to the bursar tuition payment web site: www.tupay.temple.edu
If you do not see your scholarship/sponsorship commitment on your bill, it means we have not
received a letter of authorization, or you may not have yet met the requirements.
Why are late charges on my bill?
Your letter of authorization was not submitted by the due date. You did not pay your
portion of the bill by the due date.
What happens if my scholarship/sponsor is not paid?
You are legally responsible to pay the cost of your educational expenses if the
scholarship/sponsor does not pay.
Do you send grades/transcripts to 3rd parties?
The relationship between the 3rd parties and us involves billing and payment
matters only. You are responsible for providing all other required information.
What is not considered a 3rd party sponsor/scholarship?
Reimbursements - when a student completes the semester and has to turn in a
transcript to receive the funds
Trust Funds-letters from executor of estates or bank
Prepayment Plans-families pay into a 529 account for college funds
Foreign loans or checks
State Grants
Athletic and non-athletic scholarships from Temple University
CorePhilly Departmental scholarships from Temple University
Departmental scholarships from Temple University
ROTC Matching Incentive Grants from Temple University
Sibling enrollment forms
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Grants
Who can help my sponsor or me with questions?
Contact-Credit and Collections at 215-204-8536 or
www.temple.edu/bursar/3rdparty
Email address - 3rdparty@Temple.edu
Fax: 3rd Party Billing Coordinator-215-204-6893
Mailing address:
Temple University-Office of Credit and Collections-3rdParty
1803 North Broad St-Room 216 Carnell Hall
Philadelphia PA 19122-6095
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