Is Smith College Room and Board fraud?

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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “Smith College Room and Board” and What To Do About It (smith.edu)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published January 31, 2026

Last updated January 31, 2026

1 min read

What is "Smith College Room and Board"?

Smith College is a women's liberal arts college that offers a range of educational services including undergraduate degrees, academic resources, and student support. If you've received a bill from them, it might be for things like tuition, room and board, or other student fees. The college aims to empower students through a diverse learning environment and various programs.

Smith College: The name of the educational institution where the transaction took place.
Room: Charges for housing provided on campus, typically including a bed and shared living spaces.
Board: Charges for meals provided to students, usually covering dining hall access and meal plans.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

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Why do people get charges like this from Smith College?

Tuition and Fees: Many students may see charges related to their tuition or administrative fees for the semester.
Housing Costs: Charges related to on-campus housing or dormitory fees.
Dining Services: Students may be charged for meal plans or dining services used on campus.
Textbook Purchases: Charges from the campus bookstore for textbooks or other supplies.
Library Fines: Late fees from overdue library books or materials.
Health Services: Fees for medical services provided by the campus health center.
Event Tickets: Charges for tickets to campus events, performances, or lectures.
Technology Fees: Charges for technology resources or services, such as printing or software licenses.
Clubs and Organizations: Membership fees or charges for participating in student organizations or clubs.
Parking Permits: Charges for parking permits or fines for parking violations on campus.
International Student Services: Fees associated with visa processing or international student orientation.
Alumni Donations: Previous students may see requests for donations or alumni membership fees.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the smith.edu via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the smith.edu refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with smith.edu, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

Smith College Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Smith College's support team.

Phone

413-585-5000

studentaccounts@smith.edu

Site

https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/contact-us

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