UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

done in response to the needs of the Departments which can be at any time throughout the year. Once a need is estab- lished, suitable candidates will be identi- fied from the Earn & Study Skills Bank which is a reservoir of data from the Earn & Study applications. F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S F E E P AY M E N T Ques. 1: What are the payment options? Ans.: Payments can be made at Bill Express, Paymaster, National Commercial Bank, JN Bank, UTech On-line. Ques. 2: Will payments at National Commer- cial Bank, Paymaster, Bill Express, JN Bank, or UTech Online, allow for financial clearance immediately? Ans.: No. Processing of all payment transactions require at least 2 clear workings day. Ques. 3: If I make payment on time at the pay- ment agencies but the payment is remitted to the University after the payment deadline, will I have to pay a late fee? Ans.: No. UTech, Ja. will not penalize you if the payment to our collecting agencies was made on time but remitted late to the University. The late remittance will be a matter between the University and its payment agencies. Ques. 4: Can I pay my fees in US$ if it is quoted in JA$? Ans.: Yes, but you must note that there may be an exchange loss due to currency conversion which you will be required to bear. You will need to provide proof of payment to the Student Financial Services Unit. Ques. 5: If I registered on a plan and decide that I need to change my option, can this be done? Ans.: No. Once the census date has passed you are locked into the original plan. Ques. 6: If I am partially sponsored, can I make part payment on the balance? Ans.: No. Students are required to act according to the stipulations for payment as directed by the Finance Office each semester, This requires full payment for any amount not covered by the sponsor. Ques. 7: Can we make part payment for accommodation? Ans.: Yes. You may pay on a semesterly basis according to the Fee Payment Plan. Ques. 8: Can boarding and tuition be paid with one payment? Ans.: No, payment for tuition and boarding must be paid separately. Ques. 9: Can part payment be made for a module added in the Add/Drop period? U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 S T U D E N T F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S 108