A dishonored check is a check payment returned by the bank to Florida Atlantic University, unpaid, for any reason. Florida Atlantic University automatically submits all personal checks and electronic check payments twice for payment. After the second submission, students who have checks and/ or electronic check payments returned by the bank will be assessed a service charge and late fees, if applicable.

The basis of service charge is as follows:

Up to $50.00                                          $25.00 service charge
From $50.01 to $300.00                          $30.00 service charge
From $300.01 to $800.00                        $40.00 service charge
Greater than $800.00                              5% of check amount

Students may also be subject to cancellation of registration with fee liability.

Individuals who have given two or more dishonored checks will be placed on a cash, money order, cashier’s check, credit card basis only for any subsequent payment of fees. A personal check will not be accepted to replace a dishonored check.

Note: Stopping payment on a check is considered the same as a dishonored check.

Notification will be sent to the student via mail to the address on record. Students with dishonored checks or students who are paying for a dishonored check, have seven days from receipt of notice to tender payment to Florida Atlantic University to pay the full amount of the dishonored check. A copy of the letter along with the returned check is kept on file in the Cashier’s Office.