Frequently Asked Questions
Third Party Contracts/Sponsors
- What is a 3rd party contract/sponsor?
- What do I need to know about 3rd party contracts/sponsors?
- How does a contract/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 contract/sponsor. What do I do?
- Why are late charges on my bill?
- What happens if my contract/sponsor is not paid?
- Do you send grades/transcripts to 3rd parties?
10. Who can help my sponsor or me with questions?
11. What is not considered 3rd party contract?
What is a 3rd Party contract/sponsor?
A 3rd party contract/sponsor is an organization that makes a commitment to pay a designated amount towards your educational expenses. Third party contracts/sponsors require a billing invoice to be forwarded to them for payment for every semester of attendance. Third party contracts are subject to the same federal reporting requirements as other financial aid.
What do I need to know about 3rd party contracts/sponsors?
What are your contract/sponsor requirements?
What is the dollar amount of the contract/sponsor?
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 contract/sponsor
for educational expenses on your behalf. These expenses consist of tuition, fees,
room and board.
How does a contract/sponsorship affect my account?
The contract/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, we will submit a billing invoice to the
contract/sponsor on your behalf.
What is a letter of authorization?
It is an official document, printed on the organization's letterhead, in which a
contract/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.
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 contract/sponsor. What do I do?
Go to the bursar tuition payment web site: www.tupay.temple.edu
If you do not see your contract/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 contract/sponsor is not paid?
You are legally responsible to pay the cost of your educational expenses if the
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.
Who can help my sponsor or me with questions?
Contact-Credit and Collections at
215-204-5549
website - 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
What is not considered a 3rd party contract?
Contracts that do not require a billing invoice,i.e. Americorp, Gates Scholars
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-including District of Columbia
Athletic and non-athletic scholarships
CorePhilly scholarships
Departmental scholarships
ROTC Matching Incentive Grant
Sibling enrollment forms
For information concerning the above listed scholarships, please contact:
Student Financial Services at 215-204-2244
web site: www.temple.edu/sfs
Email address – outside@temple.edu
Fax: Student Financial Services-215-204-5897
Mailing address-Student Financial Services
1801 N Broad St. - Ground Floor Conwell Hall
Philadelphia PA 19122
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