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Office of the University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150 Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

How to apply for the BTP on-line?

• Login to www.hokiespa.vt.edu
• Choose 'University Account Information' menu
• Choose 'Apply for the Budget Tuition Plan'
• Follow Easy Instructions or view the How-To Apply for the Budget Tuition Plan Video here
• Apply & Pay the Application Fee

Please apply, review, or adjust your plan prior to payment deadline dates to avoid financial penalties.

My Scheduled Monthly Debit was returned unpaid by my bank?

If a debit is returned,

a $50 returned debit fee , $125 late fee, and Hold may apply to the student's account.

Virginia Tech will not re-submit any returned debits.

Two returned items during an agreed period may result in cancellation of the BTP for the remaining academic year.

Multiple returned items may prevent the student from participating in future BTP academic terms.

In the event of default or a charge-back from the bank for insufficient funds, the student will be responsible for the penalty fee and interest at the highest rate allowed by law for all reasonable administrative costs, collections costs, and attorney's fees incurred in the collection of whatever funds are due.

A 'Hold' will be placed on the student's records until payment for the returned item has been received and cleared.

All returned items should be paid by guaranteed funds -cash, cashier's check, money order, or an acceptable credit card.

Also, if the balance of the account is not completely covered by BTP or other means, the student's enrollment for that term may be cancelled for non-payment. A reinstatement fee of $75 as well as a late payment fee may be assessed to the student account to reinstate enrollment.

Once notified of a return unpaid debit, we encourage you to contact your financial institution for additional details.

I need to adjust my monthly debits?

The student or authorized individual may adjust the debit amount at any time by submitting the Budget Tuition Change Form [PDF] or email a request to bthelp@vt.edu at least 5 business days prior to the effective debit date and indicate the new debit amount. The BTP Change Form must be mailed, faxed or delivered to the University Bursar.
Address:

Office of the University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150, Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Fax: 540/231-3238

Your Virginia Tech ID number must be included in your email in order to be processed.

Please note, if the debit adjustment is not specified, the change may affect all remaining debits and be based on current financial status.

I change financial institutions?

The payer must submit the Budget Tuition Change Form (PDF) or email bthelp@vt.edu with the new checking account information. Notification must include bank name, bank phone number, routing and account number. The Bursar's Office must receive the new account information at least 5 business days prior to the next effective debit date. Failure to do so may result in an incorrect account debit resulting in return debit fees or action from Virginia Tech and your financial institution.

The BTP Change Form must be mailed, faxed or delivered to the University Bursar.
Address:

Office of the University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150, Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Fax: 540/231-3238.

Your Virginia Tech ID number must be included in your email in order to be processed.

I wish to authorize or remove an authorized person?

An email or signed written request with the individual's full name, relationship to you and your student ID number must be submitted to the office of the Office of the University Bursar. The written request may be delivered via fax or mail.
Address:

Office of the University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150, Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Fax: 540/231-3238
email: bthelp@vt.edu.

Please ensure requests are delivered at least 5 business days prior to the effective debit date.

How can I review my eBill through Hokie SPA or My VT?

• Login to www.hokiespa.vt.edu or My VT
• Choose 'University Account Information' menu
• Choose 'View and Pay E-bill'
• Choose 'View Accounts'
• Choose 'Account Status' or choose 'View Accounts' for statement history.

Note, Tuition and Fees are available online via our website, www.bursar.vt.edu.

See also, General Billing Information for additional information pertaining to your billing statement and payment options.

I resign from Virginia Tech? I am in the Co-op Program? I am not eligible to return to Virginia Tech? I have been changed from out-of-state to in-state? I am academically suspended?

The Budget Tuition Plan is not notified of changes to student status. If the student has a residency status change (in-state vs. out-of-state), resigns or withdraws from the university, reduces their course load, co-ops, or is academically suspended, they must notify the Bursar's Office in writing 5 business days prior to the next debit date to adjust or cancel the BTP.

A Budget Tuition Change Form [PDF] must be mailed, faxed or delivered.
Address:

University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150, Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Fax: 540/231-3238

email: bthelp@vt.edu

Your Virginia Tech ID number must be included in your email for an adjustment to be processed.

Failure to submit a change request may result in unnecessary debits being made to the authorized bank account. If a refund is due, it will be issued according to the university's refund policy.

My BTP application fee check is returned by my bank?

You will be immediately dropped from the BTP resulting in tuition and fees being due by the tuition payment deadline date. A $50 returned check fee, late fee and "Hold" may apply to the student's account.

Please contact your financial institution for additional details concerning a return. Once a resolution has been determined contact the University Bursar's Office for additional options and instructions, phone: 540/231-6277 or e-mail: bthelp@vt.edu.

Currently, I am unsure of my financial aid amount or which dining plan I plan to select. How can I calculate my BTP debits accurately?

At this time, please calculate your full charges using the rates available through the University Bursar's website & your eBill, www.vt.edu. If you receive notice or find that your tuition bill has an insufficient or excess amount due, please notify our office in writing of your adjustment. Allow 5 business days for your debit adjustment to become effective.

You may use the Budget Tuition Change Form [PDF] or simply email, bthelp@vt.edu. The BTP Change Form must be delivered to the Bursar's office.
Address:

Office of the University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150, Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

An email must include a specific adjustment request and the student's Virginia Tech ID in order to be processed.

I am approved for additional financial aid after I have set up my BTP?

If your total credits (BTP, loans and other aid) exceed total charges for the semester, you should reduce or cancel your plan. You may cancel or alter your BTP by submitting the Budget Tuition Change Form [PDF] ,or by sending an email request to bthelp@vt.edu. All requests must be delivered at least 5 business days prior to the effective debit date. The BT Change form may be mailed, faxed or delivered.
Address:

Office of the University Bursar (MC0143)
Student Services Building, Suite 150, Virginia Tech
800 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Fax: 540/231-3238

An email request must consist of a specific adjustment and the student's Virginia Tech ID in order to be processed.

I participate in the BTP for Fall semester and later wish to participate in the Spring semester?

The student, or BTP authoried payer, must submit a new application along with the application fee each semester

Students may enroll per semester in the BTP on-line through their Hokie SPA, www.hokiespa.vt.edu, or download and print the BTP Application [PDF].
Additional Budget Tuition Plan services are available at the Customer Service Windows of the Bursar's Office located in the Student Services Building.

My eBill does not confirm my participation in the BTP?

If your eBill or current "Account Status" (available through Hokie SPA or the Authorized Payer System) does not confirm the BTP within 10 business days of your application submission, Please contact the Bursar's Office immediately.

Phone: 540/231-6277

email: bthelp@vt.edu.

I choose not to participate in the BTP, what other methods of payment are available?

Tuition and fees must be paid in full by the tuition payment deadline date. You may pay your charges by using one of our payment options.