Sponsor Billing (Third Party Contracts)

The Student Accounts Office processes all third-party contracts/sponsor payments for Illinois State University.

Sponsors or third-party programs include employers, public agencies, or any other entity that agrees to assume financial responsibility for all or a portion of a student's educational costs. The sponsor must agree to make payment regardless of the student's performance/completion of courses. Additionally, the sponsor must require that a detailed invoice be sent directly to them before payment can be processed.

Each sponsor must send a letter, list, voucher, or other form of verification of support to the Student Accounts Office at Illinois State University before the student can be processed. The verification document should include:

• Student's name and identification number
• Semester/term being covered
• Specific charges covered (e.g., tuition, fees, meals, and housing)
• Any minimum/maximum amount, OR a flat dollar rate per credit hour
• Name of sponsor and contact information
• Signed and dated by an authorized official

Verification should be received prior to the start of each semester. It can be mailed to the Student Accounts Office or emailed to SponsorBilling@IllinoisState.edu. A personal letter from the student is NOT acceptable as proof of sponsorship.

Once ISU receives notification of a sponsor's intent to pay on behalf of a student, a third-party contract payment is placed on the student's account. Late payment fees will accrue if there are other charges outstanding.