Billing & Payments Overview

Each semester, students have the option of paying in full or utilizing a payment plan. Illinois State University is proud to accept a variety of payment options for students, please see below.

Payment Methods   Payment In Full   Payment Plans/Due Dates   International Students
FAQs     Contact Us

💳 Payment Methods

• Online via Student Account (Credit/Debit, ACH)
• Mail (Check or Money Order)
• In-Person (Cash, Check)
• Third-Party Payments (e.g., Flywire for international)

💡 Tip: Use the On-Demand Statement feature to view your current balance and due dates.

On Demand Statements 

• 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.

📆 Pay in Full/Payment Plans

Pay in Full

Students and Families that choose to pay in full must do so by the payment plan enrollment deadline of the 15th of September for Fall and February for Spring.

Payment in Full	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Due Date	September 15th	February 15th

Payment Plans/Due Dates

Students who have not paid in full by this date or do not plan to pay in full are required to enroll in a payment plan. If a plan is not chosen by end of business on the 15th of the respective month for each term, the student will be automatically enrolled in a payment plan by an administrator and subject to the enrollment fee and terms of that payment plan. 

Fall Term

5-month plans                                                         4-month plans

1st Installment: At enrollment                                     1st Installment: September 28th        

2nd Installment: September 28th                                2nd Installment: October 28th

3rd Installment: October 28th                                      3rd Installment: November 28th

4th Installment: November 28th                                  4th Installment: December 28th

5th Installment: December 28th

Spring Term

5-month plans                                                     4-month plans

1st Installment: At enrollment                                 1st Installment: February 28th            

2nd Installment: February 28th                               2nd Installment: March 28th          

3rd Installment: March 28th                                    3rd Installment: April 28th

4th Installment: April 28th                                        4th Installment: May 28th

5th Installment: May 28th

 

🌍 International Students

• Transfermate and Flywire for secure international transfers
• International Payment Plans (same structure, additional verification may apply)

🧾 Visit International Payment Options for details.

❓ FAQs

• How do I enroll in a payment plan?
• What happens if I miss a payment?
• Can I pay with a foreign bank account?
• Are graduate students eligible for payment plans?