Lyle Deferred Billing

Lyle Graduate students

Program Overview

Graduate students in the SMU Lyle School of Engineering who are employed by Lockheed Martin or Microsoft may be eligible to participate in SMU’s Deferred Billing Program.

This program allows tuition payment to be deferred beyond SMU’s published due date, providing time for students to complete their company tuition reimbursement process before making payment to SMU.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Sign a Promissory Note (sent via DocuSign to their SMU email).
  • Submit proof of employment with Lockheed Martin or Microsoft.

Invoices & Charges

  • Students in the Deferred Billing Program will receive a customized invoice for tuition reimbursement submission.
    • This invoice will only include charges covered by the company’s reimbursement.
  • Other charges (e.g., parking, fees, books, miscellaneous) will remain visible in my.SMU.

Student Responsibilities

  • Students are responsible for all charges listed in my.SMU.
  • Payment must be made by the deferred payment due date listed in the Promissory Note.
  • Failure to pay by the due date may result in:
    • Late penalty fees
    • Removal from future participation in Deferred Billing

Contact Information

To enroll in the Deferred Billing Program or request more details, contact:
LeaAnn Palya at Lpalya@smu.edu 

  • Phone: 214-768-1096

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