Payment Options
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There are many payment options available to assist you and your family cover your educational expenses. Below we have outlined options available, along with a few resources.
We know this process can feel overwhelming – know that we are available to assist you in forming the right financing plan.
Payment Plan
The college offers a 5-payment/semester payment plan to help ease the financial obligations. There is a fee to enroll in the payment plan, which is made with the first payment, but there is no interest on the payment plan. Students enroll in the payment plan by signing up at pay.hiram.edu.
Parent loans
Another option available to parents of dependent students is the Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students). The PLUS Loan is borrowed and repaid by a parent to assist with covering educational costs. Like most borrowing, this loan is not guaranteed but is based upon a parent’s credit-worthiness. More information about this loan can be found by clicking on the ‘Loan Information’ link to the right.
Private student loans
Private Student Loans are loans beyond the Federal Direct Subsidized and/or Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans included as part of their financial aid offer. These are loans borrowed through a private lender specifically for educational expenses. These loans are not guaranteed and most students will require a co-borrower for approval. his loan is not guaranteed but is based upon a parent’s credit-worthiness. More information about this loan can be found by clicking on the ‘Loan Information’ link to the right.
Optional Block Meal Plans
Three optional meal plans are available to all commuter students and Townhouse residents. Plans carry over from fall to spring. Plans do not carry over academic years. To purchase a plan, commuter and Townhouse students are able to indicate their desire to purchase a block meal in their eRezLife application each year. Students can also reach out to the Residence Life and Commuter Services Office at residencelife@hiram.edu, (330)569-5232, or by stopping by the office located in Bates Hall.
| Level | Swipes + Terrier Cash | Cost to Student |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 100 Swipes + $150 Terrier Cash Institution per semester | $1,400 |
| Gold | 50 Swipes + $100 Terrier Cash Institution per semester | $840 |
| Silver | 25 Swipes + $50 Terrier Cash Institution per semester | $440 |
