How could “Deferred Payment” means Deferred Dreams Universities are supposed to be fountains of knowledge, not fountains of overdue bills. Yet, according to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO, 2024), 41% of U.S. colleges report a sharp rise in delinquent tuition accounts. That’s not just a headache for bursars—it’s a ticking time bomb for budgets. Unlike …