What happens if I don't pay my library fines?

If you do not pay your library fines, your library account and your student/PAWS account could be blocked. This will prevent you from registering, graduating, getting transcripts and receiving your grades. Your library account is different from your PAWS account.

To pay for a library fine, please visit our FAQ on how to pay for library fines.

When you owe fines on your library account, you lose library borrowing privileges. Courtesy notices for overdue items and fines are sent to your Georgia State University email account. You can also check your library account to see fines and items that are overdue, damaged, or lost. 

After approximately one week, fines on your library account are transferred to your student accountcausing a hold to be placed on the account. Thhold in PAWS will keep you from registering for classes, accessing grades, student funds, requesting transcripts, and even graduating.

If you have questions about library fines, contact the library service desk at your campus library or you can email the library circulation team. Fine information is included under “Circulation and Borrowing” on our Policies page. 

 

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2025

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