The following sanctions apply to all Aston University students and will be implemented, should you fail to pay your tuition fees or to repay any overpaid Aston Bursary, Subject Specific Award or Placement Allowance/Bursary by the due date:
The first stage of sanctions is:
- Smart Campus Card (ID card) rights will be reduced to withdraw library borrowing rights and access to the University’s computing facilities, including Aston e-mail. Please note that it normally takes up to 48 hours to re-enable your computer and borrowing rights after payment has been processed.
- The withholding of formal transcripts, diplomas and certificates relating to academic performance and references.
- If you are in debt you may not be permitted to graduate.
- If you owe the University any debt you are not permitted to enrol for a new academic year, unless satisfactory arrangements have been agreed with the Finance Department for repayment.
The second stage of sanctions is:
If you continue to fail to pay the tuition fees due, this will result in the second stage of sanctions being implemented, which is:
- You will be required to withdraw from University and, if you are in Halls of Residence, you will be required to vacate your room.
- Legal action may be taken to recover any outstanding debt.
Advise and Help
If you are facing difficulties please contact:-
Financial Assistance Unit (FAU)
The HUB (Student Support)
Upper Foyer, Main Building
Tel: +44 (0) 121 204 4711
Email: student.support@aston.ac.uk
or
Advice & Representation Centre (ARC)
Email: arc@aston.ac.uk
Website: www.astonguild.org.ukwww.astonguild.org.ukwww.astonguild.org.uk/advice
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