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2021-2022 Academic Year
At this time, the University is planning to return to a traditional campus experience for the 2021-22 academic year. It is expected that the majority of courses will be offered in-person, students will be living in on-campus housing, and engaging in in-person activities, events, and out-of-classroom experiences.
View billing information concerning Illinois State University tuition and fees for the 2021-22 academic year. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the mode of instruction and cover a variety of short- and long-term expenses which continue regardless of the instructional mode or access to campus facilities. The mode of instruction may be adjusted. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely or the mode of instruction changes for any part of the 2021-22 academic year. Illinois State University will continue to follow published withdrawal and refund policies concerning tuition and fees.
Fall 2021 Payment Plan
- Everyone will be automatically placed into a payment plan as an option for payment. If you register after July 13th, you can set up the payment plan online.
- Covers only Fall 2021 charges*.
- $35.00 Payment Plan Fee charged for the fall semester if paying monthly.
- If account is paid in full by October 8, 2021, no payment plan fee will be charged.
- For more details, view our Payment Options site.
*Please Note: Study Abroad charges are billed and due by the due date stated on the bill and are not eligible for the payment plan each semester.
It's Here! On Demand Statements - now available!
- View a live statement of your current account activity and balance whenever you need.
- On Demand Statements provide the most up to date information on your account versus the traditional e-bill statements that reflect a point in time reflection of your account.
- View in your student account today. Just select the term desired and you will get the charges and payments breakdown.
Any questions about this new option? Call Student Accounts Monday-Friday 9:00-4:15 309-438-5643 or email stuaccts@ilstu.edu.
International Students - introducing TransferMate: New Payment Option for International Students
Illinois State University has partnered with TransferMate, a leading cross-border payments provider, to offer you an easy, economical and secure international tuition payment option.
Students and authorized users can pay by clicking the TransferMate link in TouchNet. Easy, automated secure payment without any surprises. For additional information see our International Students page, or our FAQ page.
Fall 2021 Refunds
- Refunds for fall 2021 financial aid/over payment begins Friday, August 13, 2021. For students receiving a refund, an email will be sent to the student's ilstu.edu email address with information regarding whether the refund will be sent direct deposit or if the student will have to pick the check up in the Student Accounts Office.
- For Parent PLUS loan refunds please refer to the Refund page for more details.
- Refunds are generated weekly so any aid not yet processed will be issued in the next refund run when it is available. You can view your account from your My.IllinoisState.edu portal.
2020 1098-T Forms
The 2020 1098-T tax form is now available online in the Student Portal. Click here for How to View 1098-T Online. For those students who opted into the paper version, paper copies have been mailed to the same address as billing statements. Students have access to a copy of their current and prior year 1098-T forms online through their Student Service Center. Click on the Tax Credit tab at the top for more information.
Check your To Do List
Most financial aid has been posted to your account. If you seem to be missing an aid item, please review your financial aid online at My.IllinoisState.edu to see if you have any "to do" items in your student service center that need to be completed.
Helpful Information
Can't find what you're looking for? Our recently updated Frequently Asked Questions page provides information on important Student Accounts details. You may find what you need within the How-To Guides as well.