Financial institutions, including the financial offices of colleges and universities, are required by federal debt collection and consumer protection laws to be transparent with their billing and payment policies/procedures and collection requirements. Institutions must also ensure that students are aware of their policies and responsibilities.
For this reason, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, requires that students accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA), which acknowledges their financial obligations and understanding of the related policies of the College. The SFRA informs students of their financial responsibilities associated with enrolling for classes and explains the potential consequences that may result if a student fails to meet those obligations.
Our goal is to help students understand the cost of their education and the financial policies associated with their enrollment at HACC. The SFRA, in conjunction with the College’s website, e-statement account information, letters and other documentation, helps explain the College’s expectations for payment and allows us to clearly inform students of our policies related to billing, late payment, contact methods and student responsibilities.
What is the SFRA, and how do I complete the requirement?
The SFRA is a mandatory agreement that outlines financial obligations and responsibilities for attending HACC. To complete this requirement, all students must review and accept the SFRA during the registration process.
What if I don’t accept the SFRA?
The SFRA must be accepted in order to register for classes as a HACC student. Failure to accept the SFRA will prevent you from registering for courses.
Why must I complete the SFRA if tuition and fees are being covered by financial aid, scholarships or other outside funding sources?
All students are ultimately responsible for their account balances, including any unpaid balances should there be a change of circumstance or eligibility of a funding source. For this reason, all students must still review and acknowledge the SFRA.
What if someone else is responsible for paying my account? (e.g., employer, third-party)
All students are ultimately responsible for their account balances, including any unpaid balances if a third-party payer may not completely cover your balance. For this reason, all students must still review and acknowledge the SFRA.
How quickly can I register for classes after completing the SFRA?
You can register for classes immediately after accepting the SFRA.
How often do I have to complete the SFRA?
The SFRA must be completed when you are prompted during the registration process. If it has been more than 90 days since you last accepted the SFRA, you’ll need to agree to it again before you can register.
What communications does the SFRA cover?
While you are a student at HACC, we must be able to contact you regarding your academic and financial obligations and requirements. The SFRA applies to any contact made regarding your financial obligations to the College.
How can I access a copy of the SFRA?
You can access a copy of the SFRA through myHACC under the “Registration/Records” tab, “Student Accounts/Bill Information” section.
If I have questions regarding the SFRA, whom should I contact?
Please contact cashiering@hacc.edu with questions about the SFRA.