Frequently Asked Questions

What is the due date of tuition and mandatory fees for the academic year?

Fall semester tuition and mandatory fee invoices are processed on July 16^th of each academic year and will be due in full by August 15.

Spring semester tuition and mandatory fee invoices are processed on November 16^th of each academic year and will be due in full by December 15.

What is the Health and Counseling Fee? Can it be cancelled if I have other medical insurance?

The Health and Counseling Fee is a mandatory charge that is paid by all students for the students' use of the Student Health and Counseling Center in the event of accident, illness or the need for counseling services. This fee cannot be cancelled.

Do I need to carry the Student Health Insurance offered by the College?

No, the student health insurance offered by the College at the beginning of fall semester is an optional charge and can be waived if proof of other comparable insurance coverage is provided at the time of billing.  Optional insurance must be waived online at www.studentplanscenter.com prior to the first day of fall semester classes of each academic year, once received the charge will be cancelled from the student's account.

Please note: Non-payment of the optional charge does not constitute cancellation.

What is the optional K-Card charge on my student billing invoice?

The Optional K-card charge is an advance deposit that is credited to the student's K-Card account and can be used as a debit card for purchases at various locations on campus the following locations in Gambier: Kenyon College Bookstore, Campus Auto, Wiggin Street Coffee, The Village Market, The Kenyon Inn,  The Village Inn and various laundry facilities on campus. The K-card is accepted in Mount Vernon at CVS Pharmacy, Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Domino's Pizza, Marcos Pizza, Papa John's Pizza and at On the Run Drive Thru. Find out more about the K-Card. If you wish to cancel this charge or change the amount of the deposit, please complete the cancellation form that is included with your semester billing invoice.

Can I receive a refund of my deposited K-Card funds?

Deposited K-Card funds are available for refund only upon graduation or withdrawal from the College.

What forms of payment are accepted? Can I use a credit card?

The Accounting Office can accept cash, check, money order or bank wire for the payment of student tuition and fees. Online payments by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) are accepted and processed by Official Payments at officialpayments.com, debit card and ACH (electronic check) payments. Click here for more information. International payments are accepted and processed through Flywire; visit www.Flywire.com for additional information.