Payment

Chicago State University accepts the following forms of payment:

• Cash, checks, and money orders – in person or via mail
• Cash - in person only
• Credit cards; Discover MasterCard, VISA and American Express payments may be made over the phone to the Cashier Office at (773) 995-2029 and follow the prompts or log online at www.afford.com and select Make a One-Time Payment" at Tuition Management Systems.
• Chicago State University and Tuition Management Systems (TMS) offers an interest-free monthly payment plan to distribute your education exprenses over time instead of one large payment. For more information, visit TMS section below and visit www.afford.com to enroll.

Students, who have presented two NSF (not sufficient funds) checks to the university, even though restitution has been made, will be required to pay for their registration with cash, money orders, certified checks, traveler's checks, and credit cards. There is a $45 return check fee for any NSF transactions.

Payments may be made at the Cashier window in the Cook Administration Building room 211 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with extended hours until 7:00pm on Thursday.

Summer 2013 Payment Deadlines

All registered students must present an initial payment to the Cashier's Office (ADM 211) upon registration to validate (secure) and maintain registration in your Summer 2013 classes. Students must present one of the following payment arrangements by the established initial down payment deadline:

• Financial Aid Memo
• Initial monetary down payment
  • Full-Time Student: $644
  • Part-Time Student: $423
• TMS installment plan for remaining account balance AND initial down payment<.
• Bursar Office Third Party Authorization Memo
• Quick Pay payment receipt

The deadline for the 100% refund/reversal to drop/withdraw from registered courses is June 5th for the 10 week and First 5 week session courses, and July 9th for the Second 5 week session courses. See Academic Calendar or Quick View for additional dates. Please make your initial payment to validate your classes and avoid being dropped for non-payment.

Failure to make a payment may result in administrative withdrawal. See Student Registration Responsibility and Student Registration Agreement.

Tuition Management Services (TMS) Monthly Payment Planner:

Deferred Payment Amount
Full-Time Student: $644.00 / Part-Time Student: $423.00

IMPORTANT: Students enrolling under TMS payment plan most make deferred payment amount to Cashier by initial down payment deadline.

1. Refunds: The service fee is non-refundable; the down payment is refundable in accordance with the University refund policy. Selecting the installment payment option cannot extend the refund period. Final payment is due on withdrawals after the refund period.
2. TMS Final Payment: Partial or complete payment will be accepted at any time; however, the total balance must be paid according to your TMS payment plan. If you are not enrolled in TMS, the total balance must be paid by March 29, 2013. Make full payment before the deadline to avoid any additional charges.
3. Default on TMS Plan: Failure to make payment according to your payment plan will cause payment default and a $25 delinquent fee will be assessed each semester that the balance is outstanding. In addition, a hold will be placed on your academic record and you will not be permitted to register for subsequent terms until the balance is paid in full.
4. Your Financial Responsibilities: if you fail to meet the terms of your installment payment agreement, you will not be eligible for academic credit for enrolled courses. In addition, Chicago State University may report your account to the credit bureau, place your student account with an outside collection agency and assign the account to the State of Illinois Off-Set System. It is further understood that all reasonable collection costs, fees or legal expenses incurred by Chicago State University and any outside agency in securing payment is your responsibility. These fees could range from 25% to 50% of your unpaid balance.
5. To enroll visit www.afford.com and select "Get Started"

Payment Information

No registration transaction is complete until the business office has processed the transaction and the student has been issued a printed receipt. If you register online, please confirm your registration by obtaining a paid receipt for your registration at the cashier's office. All students registered for Spring 13 must obtain a receipt for their first installment. Students who have outstanding debts at Chicago State University will not be permitted to register until those debts have been paid or documentation of special arrangements have been submitted to the Bursar Office to allow registration for a future term. Proper documentation includes:

• Financial Aid Hold Release Agreement
• Tuition Management System (TMS) Installment Plan
• Cashier receipt for 25% down payment of the immediate prior term balance