Enroll in a Payment Plan

 

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

1. Navigate to https://my.illinoisstate.edu
2. Login with your ULID and password by clicking on Central Login   
3. Click the Finance tab from the top navigation bar and select "Pay/Review My Account". 
4. Click "Enroll in Payment Plan" from the top navigation bar. 
5. Select the Payment Plans Tab at the top of the screen. Please note the Announcements to the left-hand side for information on obtaining additional information about the payment plans. 
6. Select "Enroll Now". 
7. Select the current term from the drop-down menu, then click "Select". 
8. After verifying the correct term has been chosen, review the payment plans available by clicking the Details button of each option. 
9. Once you have determined which payment plan works best for you, click the Select button of the plan that you wish to enroll in. 
10. Information regarding your payment plan amounts and fixed due dates will be displayed. Please note that the payments are for the amount due after any anticipated Financial Aid has applied. 
11. Click "Continue". 
12. Next screen should ask you if you want to “Set up Automatic Payments”.  Select the option that works best for you and click Continue. 
13. The Payment Plan Agreement will be displayed. Please review the terms and conditions before checking the box next to the “I agree to the payment plan agreement. 
14. Select "Print Agreement" to keep a copy for your records before clicking "Continue". 
15. A payment must be processed to cover the payment plan fee (plus 20% down payment for 5 month plan) at the time of enrollment in order for the payment plan enrollment to be complete.  Please note – once you begin the payment process, you have 10 minutes to complete the payment while your plan enrollment is “active.”  Payments completed after 10 minutes cannot be linked to the payment plan, and you will have to begin the payment enrollment process again and complete a second payment.   Payment methods may include:  Existing Saved Payment Methods – Checking or Savings accounts that have been set up on student account previously. Electronic Check * – This method will process an electronic debit based on the account information entered. This is available for both checking and savings accounts.  You will need the banking routing number and account number (not your debit card number) TransferMate - International student payment option Credit Card ** – Most credit cards are accepted through PayPath. There is a convenience fee that will be charged by the processor for credit card payments. 
16. To make a payment –
    • Click the down arrow next to “Select Method” From the drop-down menu, select the payment method you wish to use. Click “Continue”. Proceed with prompts based on payment method you are using.
    • Click the down arrow next to “Select Method” 
    • From the drop-down menu, select the payment method you wish to use. 
    • Click “Continue”. 
    • Proceed with prompts based on payment method you are using.                                                                          
17. After enrolling, your plan will be displayed. You may schedule your payments by selecting the icon on the installment line or pay the next installment immediately by clicking the option at the bottom of the screen. 

 

* Electronic Check Payment 

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. 

Review the agreement information before checking the box to agree. Click "Continue". 

Review the payment information, then click "Submit Payment". 

To print a copy of your receipt, hit Ctrl and P. You will also receive a receipt in your email. 

** Credit Card Payment 

Review the payment information, then click "Continue to PayPath". Another tab will open. 

Continue through the PayPath payment portal and enter in any necessary information. 

*Please note - credit card payment includes a non-refundable PayPath service charge of 2.95% (minimum $3.00). 

Verify your information before submitting the payment. 

Click CTRL and P to print your confirmation page. You will also be emailed a copy of your receipt. 

 

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PAYMENT PLANS**  

• There is a one-time installment fee associated with utilizing the payment plan. The fee is $35 for Fall and Spring semesters. This fee will need to be paid at the time of enrollment.   

 

• Late Fees - Starting Fall 2023 the Student Accounts Office will begin charging late fees for past due installment payments. The fee is $20 per late installment for everyone participating in one of the payment plan options. Late payments and delinquent accounts will still be subject to holds that prevent future registration.  

 

• If you do not Pay-in-Full or enroll in a payment plan by September 15th for the Fall semester and by February 15th for the Spring semester, you will be enrolled in a 4-month administrative Payment Plan and will be charged a $ 50.00 convenience fee for that semester.  

 

• 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.  

 

• Study Abroad charges are not eligible for the payment plan and are due in full by the date stated on the bill.  

 

• Prior semesters past due amounts are included payment plan balances starting fall 2024.