Accounts Receivable

Returned Checks

Returned checks are paper or e-check payments that have been returned by the bank or financial institution.

Common Reasons for Returned Checks

  • Insufficient funds
  • Account closed
  • No account / unable to locate account
  • Invalid account number
  • Routing number / check keying error
  • Stop payment placed on check

Returned Check Charges

  • Student Accounts: Both a $25.00 fee for each returned check (regardless of the check amount) and a charge equal to the amount of each check returned are placed on the student account that the payment was made on. If the check was issued to pay for tuition, a $100 late payment fee will also be assessed.

  • Commercial Accounts: A $25.00 fee for each returned check is charged to the department鈥檚 fund. The Accounts Receivable Office creates an invoice for the returned item and fee.

NOTIFICATIONS

An email is sent regarding the returned check and associated charges with instructions to pay the returned check and service fees within 10 business days. If payment is not made after 10 business days, another email will be sent.

PAYMENTS

Payments for returned check charges and fees may be made by:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Certified check
  • Money order
  • Cashier's check

OTHER POSSIBLE PENALTIES

  • Failure to clear a tuition check may result in cancellation of classes.

  • If an account indicates a history of returned checks, the University may suspend or revoke check writing privileges. 

  • Returned checks that remain unpaid will be referred to a collection agency.

CONTACT US

For questions regarding returned checks, please contact.

Location: Tampa Campus SVC 1102
Email: busfin-sasreturns@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2999
Fax: 813-974-3618