What is an obligation; how do I pay for an obligation?
A21) An obligation is a hold that is placed on your account for any past due amounts. Any account not paid in full by the payment due date indicated on the statement is considered past due. An obligation will prevent you from receiving or having access to your academic records (transcripts), diploma, and may cancel or prevent your future registration. It can also hold up your financial aid. If you dispute a charge you must clear it with the appropriate department. You may make a payment by check or cash. Do not deposit cash in the drop box; pay at the Billings Office. Checks are okay for the drop box. For the quickest removal of an obligation, go to the Billings office and make a payment directly. If the Billings Office is closed, you can pay on TopNet (see Q9). A process runs nightly that removes hold flags for the Billings Office when the obligation is paid.
