Why is Harvard transitioning to EBPP E-billing and E-payment?
There are several reasons why the University has decided to move to E-billing and presentment and E-payment. Among these are time and money savings. The online system is available worldwide, 24/7 and, if paying from a US bank account, there are no checks, envelopes or stamps needed to make a payment. Additional benefits include viewable billing and payment history as well ease of access for authorized users whom you set up. University administrative costs for printing and postage are also reduced. Many departments and processes at Harvard already utilize paperless or electronic applications. Admissions, financial aid, student payroll, and graduate student stipends via direct deposit are good examples. E-billing will continue this initiative. Peer institutions around the country are now adopting E-billing. Our students, already familiar with computers and comfortable with Internet applications, perform many daily functions, transactions, and communications online and via email and onlin
