Holds & Late Fees

A financial hold will be placed on any student account with a past due balance. This hold prevents registration for future terms and changes to the current class schedule until the past due balance is paid in full. 

Student accounts are considered past due on the following dates each semester: 

• Fall: October 1 

• Spring: March 1 

• Summer: July 1 

Past due balances are subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee. 

Degree candidates must pay their account balance in full before their diploma and degree certification can be released. 

Mississippi State University may also withhold letters of good standing, enrollment certifications, transcripts, and other official services, and may deny readmission to any student with an outstanding financial obligation to the University. 

To avoid holds, late fees, and service restrictions, students should pay any past due balance as soon as possible.