Payment Plan Options

Fall 2022 due dates

	5 Month Payment Plan	4 Month Payment Plan	3 Month Payment Plan
Plan Fee	$ 35	$ 35	$ 35
Down Payment	20% at enrollment	None	None
Payment Installments: Fall Semester Spring Semester	5 monthly installments Aug-Dec Jan-May	4 monthly installments Sep-Dec Feb-May	3 monthly installments Sep-Nov Feb-April
Percent per Installment	20% (down payment is the first installment)	25%	33%
Enrollment By Fall Semester Spring Semester	August 28th January 28th	September 15th February 15th	September 15th February 15th

* 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 .

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

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Payment Methods: International Students

International students can pay their student bill with any of the following payment methods:

TransferMate

• Payments can be made in the Students Financial Portal. Just select TransferMate from the Payment Method dropdown.

Benefits of paying with TransferMate:

• Faster payment posting to your student account
• Peace of mind that your payment will be received in full and on time
• Rates are held for 48 hours so you have complete visibility of the amount you will pay
• No need to worry about exchange rate fluctuations
• Local currency payment methods
• Great exchange rates
• Ability to track your transaction throughout the payment process
• 24-7 customer support
• Authorized User access to make payments

The process of paying by with TransferMate is easy

1. Log in to your student account and proceed to make a payment.
2. Select TransferMate INTL from the drop-down menu.
3. Choose the country you’re paying from and select "review rate"
4. Review your rate.
5. Enter your details
6. Confirm your details
7. Submit Payment
8. Track your payment throughout the process

Find additional details in a video walkthrough on how to make a payment.

***Students must grant parents or other payers access by setting them up as an Authorized User following the steps below. Authorized Users may view student account activity, make payments, and set up payment plans.

• Log into your My Illinois State Account
• Click the Authorized Users link in the My Account menu.
• Click Add Authorized User near the bottom of the window.
  • Enter the email address of your authorized user.
  • An automated email including a link, username, and temporary password will be sent. Your authorized user will use this information to log in and set up his/her profile.
  • After set up, all authorized users making tuition payments on your behalf will access the system directly through the dedicated Authorized User access. Authorized User Login

**Please be aware that parents or Authorized Users will not have access to invoices or payment options until they are added to your account. Authorized users will not be able to view any other student information from this access.

Flywire

• Electronic wire transfers can be completed at www.flywire.com/pay/ilstu .

  • The bank account used for the transfer must be in your home country's currency.
  • There is a $50 minimum amount to utilize flywire.
  • Payments generally post within 2 business days.

Check or Money Order

If you have a U.S. bank account, you can:

• Pay via Electronic check online through your my.ilstu.edu portal.
• Make a payment via check/money order in person at the Cashiers Office located within the Student Accounts Building.
• Mail a check/money order made out to “Illinois State University” to:

Illinois State University
Cashiers Office
Campus Box 1210
Normal, IL 61790-1210
Please include your EMPLID located on your bill.

• Drop the check/money order in the drop box located outside the Student Accounts Building. Your payment will be processed the next business day. Please include your EMPLID located on your bill.

Credit Card

• Pay online through your my.IlllinoisState.edu portal
  • Most credit cards are accepted through PayPath. There is a 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.
  • A variety of cards are accepted including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club International, UCB, Union Pay, BC Card, and Dina Card (these may change, see an up-to-date list in your student portal when making a payment).
  • System alerts may come through pop-ups, so it is recommended you allow pop-ups for the site when utilizing it to make a payment.
  • If you need assistance with making an online credit card payment, you can visit the Student Accounts or Cashiers Office where a staff member can assist you at one of the available computer stations.
  • Payments made by credit card should be reflected immediately on your student account.

Cash

• Payment should be made in person at the Cashier's Office located within the Student Accounts Building.