Make an Installment Payment

Be sure to check the Important Notes section for details about paying through a payment plan. You may also learn more about payment plans on our Payment Options page.

1. Open your billing portal online.

   • Students: Login to My Illinois State, click the Finance tab from the top navigation bar, and select "Pay/Review My Account" from the Student Accounts section.

   • Authorized Users: Navigate to the Student Accounts Homepage and login with your email and password by selecting Authorized User Login.

2. To Pay your installment-select "Pay Next Installment" from the Payment Plans box.

   • Please note that your installment amount is set by default, you can edit the amount in the box, however the installment will be considered late if the full amount is not paid by the due date. Multiple payments can be made to achieve the amount due.

3. You may schedule a future payment by selecting the calendar icon and choosing a future date for the payment to take place.

4. Click "Continue".

5. Choose your payment method from the drop-down menu and click Select. Saved payment methods will also be on the list.

6. Select "Continue".

7. Confirm information on the next page. Click "Continue" to complete the transaction.

An Electronic Check is a debit from your checking or savings account utilizing your bank account and routing information.

A Credit Card payment includes a non-refundable PayPath service charge of 2.95% (minimum $3.00).*

Electronic Check Payment

1. Enter the required account information into the form and then click "Continue". Please verify with your bank or credit union that you have every digit of the account number, including any leading zeros.
   • Please note that this is not your debit card number. The routing and account numbers may be found at the bottom of a check or within your online banking application.
2. Review the agreement information before checking the box to agree. Click "Continue".
3. Review the payment information, then click "Submit Payment".
4. To print a copy of your receipt, hit Ctrl and P. You will also receive a receipt in your email.

Credit Card Payment

1. Review the payment information, then click "Continue to PayPath". Another tab will open.
2. Continue through the PayPath payment portal and enter in any necessary information.
3. *Please note - most credit cards are accepted through PayPath. There is a non-refundable convenience fee* that will be charged by the processor for credit card payments. *Domestic (USA credit cards) and International (credit cards) will have different convenience fees starting February 20, 2024.
4. Verify your information before submitting the payment.
5. Click CTRL and P to print your confirmation page. You will also be emailed a copy of your receipt.

Important Notes

Any payments made will automatically go towards any prior term charges on the account before applying to the current semester. Payment plans are only available for current semester charges.

Illinois State University is not authorized to automatically charge a saved payment method for the amount due on an installment date. To authorize all installments to be paid through your payment method, please schedule each individual installment payment for the appropriate due date.

Starting with fall 2023 semester, students will have the option to pay in full or choose one of three payment plan options. If you do not sign up for a payment plan and are not paid in full by the pay-in-full due date, then you will be enrolled into our administrative payment plan. To learn more about payment plans and due dates, please visit our Payment Options page.

The payment amounts are subject to change according to any billing changes on the account such as added/dropped classes, Financial Aid adjustments, health service charges, etc. If you see your billing amount has changed, please view your current activity to look for adjustments.