Payment Options
Illinois State University charges tuition and fees on a per-credit-hour basis. Because of this, bills are inclusive of a single semester, not the academic year. Each semester, students have the option of paying in full or signing up for a payment plan.
Athletes: Please refer to the Athletic Billing Notice for information regarding your financial aid and student account.
Payment in Full
If you choose to pay-in-full for the semester, you must pay the total balance by September 15th for the Fall semester and by February 15th for the Spring semester.
Payment Plan
Choose and enroll in a payment plan option that works for you! *
Any new current semester changes to your charges will affect your future payment plan amounts. The system will automatically recalculate your future installments to reflect the changes and will send the student and any Authorized Users (that are granted permission) an email with the updated installment amounts.
Payment Plan Options
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5 Month |
4 Month |
3 Month Payment Plan |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Fee | $ 35 | $ 35 | $ 35 |
| Down Payment | 20% at enrollment | None | None |
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Payment Installments: |
5 monthly installments |
4 monthly installments |
3 monthly installments |
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Percent per
|
20% (down |
25% | 33% |
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Enrollment By |
August 28th January 28th |
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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 .
** Late Fees - 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.
*** Study Abroad charges are not eligible for the payment plan and are due in full by the date stated on the bill.
Payment Methods
Payments can be made online, through the mail, or in our office. Online payments must be paid by a student or an Authorized User.
Online Payments
Online payments are made within the online student billing portal. Students can login through My.IllinoisState.edu. Authorized Users can login through the Authorized User Login available on our Homepage.
- Electronic Check – This method will process an electronic debit based on the account information entered. This is available for both checking and savings accounts.
- 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. *Domestic (USA credit cards) and International (credit cards) will have different convenience fees starting February 20, 2024.
Other Available Methods
- By Mail – You can mail a check or a money order to the Student Accounts Office. This may take a few business days to be received and processed.
- In Person – You can go to the Student Accounts Building to make a payment. We accept cash, checks, and money orders.
- Drop Box – A drop box is located outside of the Student Accounts Building. You can place your payment in the drop box and it will be processed the next business day.
International Students
International payments can be processed by:
- TransferMate - Payments can be made in the Students Financial Portal. Just select TransferMate from the Payment Method dropdown.
- Flywire - www.flywire.com/pay/ilstu.
- 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. *Domestic (USA credit cards) and International (credit cards) will have different convenience fees starting February 20, 2024.
For more information on these payment methods or other payment methods, please click International Students Payment Methods.
Return Check / E-check Policy
Failed Payments Note: You will be charged a penalty of $25 for each check or e-check returned to Illinois State University. Your check-cashing privileges may be suspended when more than one check/e-check is returned to Illinois State University. In most cases, the individual who endorses the two-party check is the one liable for any penalties if the check is returned.
If your payment failed and your check(s) and/or e-check(s) that was originally issued to clear a delinquency and thus allow you to register for classes is returned, you must pay in full the returned check as well as any associated returned check fee(s) to avoid those classes being canceled. Please contact the Student Accounts Office for more information.