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Student Accounts: Payment Options

The University of Portland offers the following payment options:

e-Checks Check Payments can be processed electronically via Tuition Management Systems at www.afford.com/up. You will need your bank’s routing number and your account number to submit an e-check payment. Please make sure your bank supports electronic fund transfers. At this time, checks from mutual funds, money market, lines of credit, and brokerage accounts are not accepted. To make an online e-check payment:

Go to Tuition Management Systems
Select "University of Portland" from the "This payment applies toward" drop-down menu in the "Make a Payment" box
Select "Make a Payment"
Enter the student’s name, 9-digit Student ID #, and the term
Select "Continue"
Enter the payment amount and select “Add”
Select "Continue"
Select “Checking or Savings Account” as the payment method for financial institutions within the U.S.
Select “International Bank Transfer” as the payment method for financial institutions from outside the U.S.
Enter your account information per the online directions

Please confirm with your financial institution that third-party debits are allowed from the checking or savings account you wish to use to make a one-time payment. Some financial institutions have a dollar limit to how much can be debited in one transaction, so you may want to verify with them ahead of time that the payment amount will be honored. If you have not confirmed this, as well as the other information required to process the payment(s), we cannot confirm the payment(s) made will process successfully. Please be aware that passbook savings, equity lines of credit, and most money market accounts do not allow third-party debits, so it is strongly suggested you confirm with your financial institution prior to attempting payments from these types of accounts.

It is your responsibility to make sure there are adequate funds in your account. Please note that all payments will be cleared and processed by your financial institution to determine availability of funds. Typically this process can take up to 3-5 business days and is dependent upon your financial institution, so even if you have received a payment confirmation at the time of the transaction, your financial institution may still not honor the payment. If your financial institution returns your e-payment unpaid for any reason, your student account will be charged a $30.00 returned payment fee.

For any questions, please call Tuition Management Systems at 1-800-722-4867 and let them know you are making a one-time payment.

Credit & Debit Cards Credit and debit card payments are not accepted in person or over the phone, however, the University of Portland has partnered with Tuition Managements Systems (TMS) to enable online credit/debit card payments . Through the TMS website, payments can be processed for tuition, fees, room and board and other related balances. TMS accepts Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards, and electronic checks. A convenience fee is charged by TMS for this service. To make an online credit card payment:

Go to Tuition Management Systems

Select "University of Portland" from the "This payment applies toward" drop-down menu in the "Make a Payment" box

Select "Make a Payment"

Enter the student’s name, 9-digit Student ID #, and the term

Select "Continue"

Enter the payment amount and select “Add”

Select "Continue"

Select “Credit Card” as the payment method
Enter your account information per the online directions

Payments by Mail Please include the bottom portion of your billing statement with your payment or write your student ID # on your check. Make checks payable to University of Portland and mail to:

Attn: Cashier
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Mail Stop 156
Portland, OR 97203

Pay in Person Payments can be made at the Student Accounts Office on the first floor of Waldschmidt Hall with personal/cashier’s check, money order or cash. Credit or debit card payments are not accepted. Payments are accepted in the Student Accounts Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Wire Transfers

Domestic Parents, students, and third parties can pay tuition and fees through a wire transfer between financial institutions. Please include the student name and student ID number with the transfer notes. Wire transfers will be posted to your student account within one business day of bank notification.
For deopsit account information, please contact Student Accounts at (800) 227-4568 or (503) 943-9347 or stu-acct@up.edu.

International
University of Portland has partnered with peerTransfer to offer an innovative and streamlined way to transfer international tuition payments. peerTransfers mission is to save international students and their families money that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. With peerTransfer, you are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks. In addition, the posting of the payment into your University of Portland account will be faster, and you will be notified via email when it is received.

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Payment Plans The monthly payment plan administered by Tuition Management Systems (TMS) allows University of Portland students and their parents to spread out annual college costs into a more manageable interest-free monthly installment plan. Please note that this payment plan is available for fall and spring semesters only, and is not available for students participating in the IES program.

Tuition Management Systems (TMS) does not have access to University of Portland student account information. When you contract to pay through TMS, they will set the plan up for any amount you request. To determine your plan budget, start with your total education expenses for the coming year. Subtract any grants or financial aid. Divide this amount by the number of payments offered in your plan. Please feel free to call the Student Accounts office if you would like help determining your plan budget. To enroll, call TMS at 1-800-722-4867 or enroll on their website, www.afford.com/up .

Upon enrollment, you will receive separate monthly statements from the University of Portland and TMS:

The statement you receive from the University of Portland will list tuition, fees, room and board (if applicable), financial aid credits, miscellaneous charges and credits, and a credit for the semester amount you have contracted to pay through TMS. Even if you have arranged to use TMS to pay all student account charges, if you incur additional charges or credits during the semester the TMS plan will not be automatically adjusted to reflect those changes, and any outstanding amount will be due immediately. If you would like to have your TMS plan automatically adjusted to reflect changes on the student account, you may do so by submitting the Authorization to Adjust Monthly Payment Plan. All accounts with authorization to adjust the TMS monthly payment will be audited shortly after the 15^th of the month. Accounts with a balance due will have the monthly payments raised to cover the amount due on the student account, and accounts with a credit balance will have the monthly payment lowered to reflect the credit. Both the student and payer on the TMS plan will be notified via email of the new monthly payment amount. If you need to have your student account reviewed or your payment plan adjusted at any other time during the month, please call the Student Accounts office directly.
The statement from TMS will be for the monthly amount you have set up to pay to them. You will receive a bill each month. TMS offers several options for making monthly payments during the fall and spring semesters; including check or money order, automatic deduction, and on-line payment (a fee will be charged for credit card payments). Any monthly payments received after the monthly due dates of your payment schedule may result in an assessed service charge. You are strongly encouraged to send in your payment at least seven business days in advance of the due date, or to sign up for the Automatic Payment Option and have your payments deducted from your checking or statement savings account. For more information regarding TMS payment options go to TMS FAQs. A hold will be placed on student accounts with outstanding balances, and/or who are delinquent on their TMS monthly payments. Please refer to the Student Accounts hold policy for more information Student Accounts/Hold.

Payment Schedule
You may set up your payment plan for one semester, or for the entire year. It is more economical to set up an annual plan, so if you expect to attend the entire year a 10, 9, or 8 month plan may be your best option. The monthly payments are interest-free and are due on the 15^th of each month.

Annual Plans:

10-Pay Plan: July 15 - April 15

9-Pay Plan: August 15 - April 15

8-Pay Plan: September 15-April 15

Semester Plans:

5-Pay Fall Plan:July 15-November 15

4-Pay Fall Plan: August 15-November 15

5-Pay Spring Plan: December 15-April 15

4-Pay Spring Plan: January 15-April 15

Enrollment Fees
A one time fee is required to sign up for TMS.

Annual plan - $60

Semester plan - $47

Monthly Payment Plan Terms & Conditions

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Third-Party Payments University of Portland accepts authorizations from third parties to bill them directly for student charges. Third parties we work with include embassies, government agencies and private companies.

The third party authorization must include the organization's name and billing address, the students name and ID# and the terms of the sponsorship. Students are responsible for any payment not covered by their third-party contract. Contracts must be received by the Office of Student Accounts on or before the tuition due date; students submitting contracts after this date will be subject to late penalties on their account.

The University of Portland will not accept sponsorships contingent upon grades or successful completion of the courses. The University of Portland mails bills to the sponsors in October for Fall semester and March of Spring semester.

Corporate sponsorship is subject to approval by the University of Portland. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts with any questions.

Americorps After successfully completing a term of service, AmeriCorps members who were signed up for an education award are eligible to receive a Segal Education Award. This education award can be used to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education, to pay for educational training, and to repay qualified student loans. You can make payments from your award in full or in part, and you can take up to seven years after your term of service has ended to use your award.

The amount of the Segal Education Award is tied to the maximum amount of the U.S. Department of Education’s Pell Grant. Since the maximum amount of Pell grants can change from year to year, so can the dollar amounts of education awards. To confirm the award amount for which you are eligible, call your program or project sponsor.

My AmeriCorps / AmeriCorps Online Payment System
Accessing and managing your Segal Education Award has never been easier. My AmeriCorps, is an on-line system that allows you to obtain information and conduct business regarding your AmeriCorps service and your education award. It provides a one-stop shop for AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA and NCCC applicants, members and alumni - presenting a wealth of information and frequently requested forms and services.

Important Information About Using My AmeriCorps
In order to prevent a delay in the processing of Segal Education Award payments, individuals must request payments electronically using the system, My AmeriCorps. This is a secure, user friendly and fast method for requesting payments to be remitted to qualified schools or loan holders. It also provides electronic records of payments requested and there are no forms to mail.

It is fast and easy to access your National Service Participant account in My AmeriCorps. To register or log into My AmeriCorps, go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do and click on “Register to create a new Member/Alum account” and follow the instructions.

For further information on the benefits of AmeriCorps service and the Segal Education Award, please visit: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/benefits/index.asp

Veteran's Programs

Many veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program, including:

Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33)
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB, chapter 30 and chapter 1606)
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, chapter 1607)
Post Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program (VEAP, chapter 32)

Depending on your individual circumstances, one of these programs may give you better benefits than the others. Please use the GI Bills “Road Map for Success” to help you determine what benefit is best for you and how to apply for it.

VA Overpayments
When you enroll in school and take classes, you enter into an agreement with the University of Portland to pay tuition and the associated fees. VA pays the tuition and fees to the school on your behalf when the School Certifying Official (SCO) certifies that you are enrolled in classes. If you decrease your training time (i.e. drop classes, leave school, etc.) or it is determined that your benefits have been overestimated for any reason after a payment has already been processed, an overpayment will occur. By law, you are responsible for any debt incurred while receiving benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. VA is required by law to recoup any debt; and may collect the overpayment from you or from the University. If the University of Portland repays VA on your behalf, you are still responsible for the incurred debt, and must repay the school. A decrease in your credit hours could also result in changes to your housing allowance and books & supplies stipend. If VA has already issued you a payment for the term a debt will be created on your account.

You are responsible for keeping track of your tuition and fee account balance. Visit the Student Accounts office regularly to review your account, ensure the charges are correct and that payments and refunds are processed correctly. Contact your SCO to make sure the certifications sent to the VA match your schedule.

Please contact the Debt Management Center if you receive a debt notification from the VA. The Debt Management Center is the authoritative source of debt collection information. You can reach them at 800 827-0648 or e-mail them at dmc.ops@va.gov.

Veterans with Disability
If you are an active duty service member anticipating at least a 20% service-connected disability rating, or a veteran with a 20% disability rating or greater, you should first determine any benefits to which you are entitled under Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, chapter 31).

NOTE : If you need any help making your choice, VA Vocational and Employment counseling help is available to all veterans toll free at 1-800-827-1000. You also can discuss your options with a VA education benefits specialist by calling toll-free 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) or TDD at (800) 829-4833.

Additional information regarding Department of Veterans Affairs policies and programs may be obtained from the Veterans Coordinator, located in the Office of the Registrar in Waldschmidt Hall, Suite 100. Telephone: (503) 943-7321. For your convenience, additional veterans' information, including downloadable forms and applications are available on the DVA website .