Students may choose meal plans through your Pipeline account.
See Meal Plan Frequently Asked Questions below!
| Meal Plan Price per term Fall 24/Spring 25 |
Description | Requirements |
| 1 - All Access $2250 |
Unlimited access to The University Dining Hall $100 Declining Balance/Term |
Required for Freshmen and Sophomores in Campus housing |
| 2 - Weekly 15 $2225 |
15 Meals per week $100 Declining Balance/Term |
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| 3 - Weekly 10 $1900 |
10 Meals per week
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Required minimum for Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates in traditional residence hall* |
| 4 - Block 75 $1025 |
75 Meals per term $135 Declining Balance/Term |
Required minimum for Freshmen off campus; Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates in Pryor/Searcy |
| 5 - Block 50 $650 |
50 Meals per term $50 Declining Balance/Term |
*Traditional Residence Halls-Cathcart, Pattie Cobb, Sears, Stephens, Allen, Armstrong, Graduate, Harbin, Keller
** Meal Exchange adds greater flexibility to your meal plan. Each meal plan includes the option to use one meal exchange per meal period (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Meals can be exchanged during any meal period for a combo meal at the participating retail locations:Panda Express, Einstein Bros. Bagel, Chick-fil-A, and Tacker's Shake Shack. The Meal Exchange option is perfect for when you want to switch it up from dining in The University Dining Hall.
What is Declining Balance (DCB)?
Declining balance works like a debit card, and funds are deposited into your account as part of your meal plan. They are designed to help you cover between meals or snacks at various retail locations on campus.
How does a meal exchange work?
The meal exchange option is perfect for when you want to switch it up from dining in the University Dining Hall. Meal exchanges can be used to purchase meals at participating retail locations: Panda Express, Einstein Bros. Bagel, Chick-fil-A, and Tacker’s Shake Shack. Ultimate flexibility with up to three per day (one per meal period).
How do I keep up with my balances?
Create an account here: harding.campusdish.com. Students may also ask the cashier for a receipt.
How do I find menus and hours of service?
Visit Harding.campusdish.com
May I change meal plans?
Yes. You may make changes to your meal plan through your Pipeline account through Friday, August 30, 2024.
What day does my swipes renew?
Meal plan swipes renew each Sunday morning. There is no refund for unused swipes.
What if I run out of meal swipes during the semester?
Students will be able to purchase additional declining balance.
What if I do not use all of my DCB?
Your DCB will be carried forward from fall term to spring term and expire on the last day of spring term. There is no refund for leftover DCB.
May I pay cash in the University Dining Hall or Student Center Food Court?
Yes. You will be charged sales tax if you pay cash rather than use your DCB.
What are the University Dining Hall door rates?
Breakfast: $9.95; Lunch & Dinner: $11.80
What if I do not use all of my meal swipes?
You are actually purchasing the ability to enter the University Dining Hall a number of times. There is no refund for unused meal swipes and all swipes expire at the end of each term.
What if I have food allergies or a medical condition?
If you have a food allergy or are in need of dietary assistance please contact:
Director of Disability Services & Educational Access, Bridget Smith disabilityservices@harding.edu
What if I am sick?
Residents who are unable to make it to a dining area due to illness or injury may have another person pick up a meal for them. Please notify your RLC if this service is needed.
What if I drop school?
Cost of meal plans will be due for any billing week started with a prorated refund.
What if I move out of the residence hall?
Students must notify the Business Office when a meal plan is no longer needed. Cost of meal plans will be due for any billing week started with a prorated refund.
Will my meal plan auto renew for the spring term?
Yes, dining plans will auto renew for students with housing assignments that require a dining plan. Students must notify the Business Office of any meal plan changes by Friday, January 24, 2025.
Harding University’s financial well-being is dependent upon prompt payment of accounts. For this reason, Harding diplomas will not be released if a student has failed to pay any indebtedness to the University. Exception is made for government loans if they are not past due. At the discretion of the administration, a student may be suspended for non-payment of indebtedness. Students cannot receive diplomas or register until all account balances have been satisfied with the University. Failure to meet financial obligations to the University may result in the delinquent account being placed with a collection agency. Students are responsible for all attorney fees and other collection costs incurred by the University in collecting accounts.
Student account details may be found in the Activity Details tab in Transact/CASHNet. The activity details show the current balance due and transaction details of the student account. You may check the status of your financial aid at: Pipeline --> Student --> Financial Aid. Please note that all authorized financial aid will pay to the student accounts the first day of classes each term.
Harding University Business office accepts checks, money orders, or cash in person. All credit card and debit card payments are made through Transact/CASHNet. Harding University has selected Transact/CASHNet as our web-based, paperless billing, payment and installment plan provider.
Account is due in full by September 1 for fall and February 1 for spring. Additional charges or fees may be added during the term and are due as billed each month online. It is the student and the parent/authorized user’s responsibility to view the statement each month for any changes in the account. Any accounts that are not paid in full will incur interest at 6.5% per annum compounded monthly until paid.
There will be a $30.00 service charge on all returned paper checks and $35.00 service charge on returned web payments.
Installment payment plans are available during fall and spring semesters and are divided into monthly installments. Plans may be started at the first of the month with the balance being divided by the remaining months in the semester. (i.e. July start balance divided by five months (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) -August start balance divided by four months (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) etc.). The number of installments is dependent on the date of enrollment. Enrollment begins in July for fall and December for spring with five installments. The number of installments decreases each month during the term with the last enrollment during October for fall and March for spring with two installments.
Log into Transact/CASHNet site (students through pipeline, parent/authorized user on Transact/CASHNet). Select Installment Payment Plan Link and follow links to enroll.
Student instructions for Transact/CASHNet
Parent instructions for Transact/CASHNet
These expenses are estimated upon enrollment in 15 credit hours.
| Expense | Semester | Year |
| Tuition ($843 per hour) | $12,645 | $25,290 |
| Technology Fee (For 12 hours or more)** | $336 | $672 |
| Standard Residence Hall Room (includes weekly laundry) | $2,280 | $4,560 |
| Standard Meal Plan (14 swipes per week + $275 Dining Dollars) | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Total | $17,511 | $35,022 |
| Expense | Cost |
| Graduate Tuition | Varies by program |
| Post Office Rental | $33 per Term included in Residence Hall price |
| Car Registration | $40 per Year |
| Class Fees | Varies*** |
NOTICE: This information provided as a general guideline for planning purposes only.
Learn more about Federal Financial Aid Cost of Attendance and see a comprehensive listing of expenses that may be associated with enrollment.
**For students enrolled in 12 hours or less, the Technology Fee is calculated based upon the number of hours enrolled. ($28 per hour)
***Refer to the University Catalog for a list of all class fees. harding.edu/catalog
Since operating costs of a university must be based upon an estimated enrollment, students are granted admission with the understanding that they are to remain for a full term. A student who enrolls in a class but does not attend, or who stops attending and does not officially withdraw, may not receive a refund. An official withdrawal from the University begins in the Student Life Office. A refund of tuition will be made based on the following schedule. (Days indicated are days of the term, excluding Saturday and Sunday.)
| Day 1 - 5 | 100% Refund of Tuition |
| Day 6 - 10 | 80% Refund of Tuition |
| Day 11 - 15 | 60% Refund of Tuition |
| Day 16 - 20 | 40% Refund of Tuition |
| Day 21 - 25 | 20% Refund of Tuition |
| Day 26 - End of Term | No Refund of Tuition |
The refund table with specific dates can be viewed in Pipeline.
After a student withdraws from the University, room and board will be refunded on a prorated basis. No refunds for board will be made for absences while enrolled in the University.
If a student‘s withdrawal is a result of misconduct, the institution is under no obligation to make any refunds.
Expenses:
| Undergraduate Tuition | $808 per credit hour |
| Graduate Tuition | Varies, see University Catalog for list of credit hour costs |
| Technology Fee | $27 per credit hour |
| Class Fees | Varies, See University Catalog for list of all class fees |
All charges are due June 1. Paper check or Money Orders may be mailed to the Business Office
or given in person. Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or electronic
check payments are made online through a third party vendor, Transact/CASHNet.
Stephens Hall will house men during the summer term. Pryor Hall will house women during the summer term.
No refunds on housing charges for withdrawal during any summer session.
| Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| Intersession/Short Session | $199 per person | $250 per person |
| Summer I and Summer II | $430 per person | $537 per person |
Meal swipes expire on the last day of each session. Please contact Angela Collett to purchase summer meal plans and declining balances.
No refunds on meal plans for withdrawal during any summer session.
Intersession
Students may select from any plan, regardless of classification.
| Plan | Description | Price per session |
| 1 | 30 meals $20 declining balance |
$321 |
| 2 | 24 meals $20 declining balance |
$254 |
| 3 | 16 meals $20 declining balance |
$213 |
Summer I and Summer II
| Plan | Description | Price per session |
| 1 | 68 meals $40 declining balance |
$699 |
| 2 | 52 meals $40 declining balance |
$562 |
| 3 | $36 meals $40 declining balance |
$457 |
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