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Student Holds

The following are holds that may impact a students registration and diploma request.

Here are brief descriptions along with the contact information for assistance on hold removal. 

Description Reason Contact
Late Payment Fee Payment not received by billing statement deadline. $100 late payment fee assessed to the student's account  OneStop@scu.edu
408-551-1000 
Prepayment  Student is required to prepay for enrollment.  OneStop@scu.edu 408-551-1000
Payment Returned  Payment returned by payers' banking institution. A $25 non-refundable fee will apply.  OneStop@scu.edu
408-551-1000
Student Onboarding Hold Annually review the onboarding list  and submit.  OneStop@scu.edu 408-551-1000
Monthly Payment Plan Returned  Online payment plan payment returned by payers' banking institution. A $25 non-refundable fee will apply and payment plan can be cancelled. OneStop@scu.edu  408-551-1000
Delinquent Account

Account balance is over 60 days past due 

OneStop@scu.edu  408-551-1000
Bursar Office Hold This hold will prevent online payments. Contact the Bursar's Office to discuss account and payment options. OneStop@scu.edu
408-551-1000
Bursar Misc Hold Hold placed at the request of departments OneStop@scu.edu 408-551-1000

Important Information

  • For delinquent holds to be removed, the overdue bill must be paid. Depending on the form of payment, the hold will be released promptly.
    • For cashiers check or money order, the hold will be released within 24 business hours
    • Online Payment will take 7 calendar days
    • Personal check payment will take 10 calendar days
  • Some payment holds cannot be paid on-line, please call for more information.
  • For poor payment histories, some account holds will remain even after a guaranteed fund payment.
  • Holds placed by departments other than Enrollment Services Center (OneStop@scu.edu) or the Bursar's Office, contact the department for more information.