Methods of Payment
Stetson University offers several secure and convenient payment options for students and authorized users. Online payment methods are strongly encouraged as they provide the fastest, most secure, and most convenient way to manage student account balances.
Detailed information regarding payment methods, payment plans, sponsored payments, and billing resources can be found in the sections below.
Students and authorized users may make online payments through the Student Account Dashboard or by clicking the button below and using the following payment methods:
- Electronic check (ACH) from a U.S. bank account
- Debit card
- Credit card
Electronic check (ACH) payments are accepted without a convenience fee. Debit and credit card payments are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee charged by the payment processor. See the FAQs below for more information regarding debit and credit card payments.
Online payments are available 24 hours a day and are the preferred payment method for most students and families.
Students may also authorize parents, guardians, or other individuals to access billing information and make payments through the Authorized User system available on their myStetson portal.
Stetson University also accepts payments via domestic and international bank wire transfer. This payment option is especially helpful for students or families who do not maintain a U.S. bank account.
To submit a payment by wire transfer, please print and complete the J.P. Morgan Wire Transfer Instructions form and provide it to your financial institution to initiate the transfer.
After submitting the wire transfer request to your bank, you must email our office at [email protected] with your payment confirmation and include the student’s Stetson SUID to ensure proper processing and timely application to the student account.
The University accepts the following forms of payment by mail or in person at the Student Accounts Office:
- Personal checks
- Cashier’s checks
- Money orders
- Cash
Payments should include the student’s full name and Stetson Student ID Number to ensure proper processing.
Mail a Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order
Stetson University
Office of the Bursar, Student Accounts Division
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8348
DeLand, FL 32723
Please include the student's full name and Stetson Student ID Number with all mailed payments to ensure proper processing.
In Person
Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order can be submitted at our office located on the 2nd Floor of the Rinker Welcome Center. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Between May 11 and July 31 the office will be closed Mondays and Fridays for summer adjusted hours.
*For security and convenience purposes, students and families are strongly encouraged to use electronic payment methods whenever possible.
Stetson University offers Monthly Payment Plans (MPP) to assist students and families with managing semester expenses through scheduled monthly payments rather than a single full-semester payment.
MPP enrollment is available for the Fall and Spring semesters only. MPP applications become available online after the first billing statement for the semester has been distributed. The number of monthly payments available is based on when the MPP application is submitted and approved.
Additional information regarding eligibility, payment schedules, and terms of participation are available in the Monthly Payment Plan Contract.
Fall Semester MPP Deadlines
- Applications submitted by July 15 will be enrolled in the five-month payment plan.
- Applications submitted between July 16 and August 15 will be enrolled in the four-month payment plan.
- After August 15, the online MPP request portal will close and additional Fall semester MPP requests will not be accepted.
Spring Semester MPP Deadlines
- Applications submitted by December 15 will be enrolled in the five-month payment plan.
- Applications submitted between December 16 and January 15 will be enrolled in the four-month payment plan.
- After January 15, the online MPP request portal will close and additional Spring semester MPP requests will not be accepted.
Sign Up for an MPP!
Click the button below to access the MPP Online Application.
Stetson University accepts Florida Prepaid plans as a payment option toward eligible tuition charges. Florida Prepaid benefits are paid based on the Florida state tuition rate per credit hour. Additional information regarding plan rates and coverage is available through Stetson’s Florida Prepaid webpage.
As a courtesy, Stetson University invoices Florida Prepaid at the beginning of each semester. Payments from Florida Prepaid typically arrive within 6–8 weeks. Unless otherwise requested by the account holder, the University automatically invoices Florida Prepaid for 15 credit hours per semester, for up to eight semesters under a standard 120-credit-hour plan.
Any variation from the standard billing arrangement must be submitted in writing by the Florida Prepaid account holder to [email protected].
To establish Florida Prepaid billing with Stetson University, students must provide:
- A copy of the student’s Florida Prepaid card or account statement emailed to [email protected]
- A completed transfer authorization form submitted directly to Florida Prepaid
- Students may access and submit the transfer authorization form through their Florida Prepaid online account using the instructions.
- If you are unable to access your Florida Prepaid account, you may download and complete a blank transfer authorization form and submit it directly to Florida Prepaid using the contact information provided on the form, including the listed email address or phone number (800-552-4723).
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged education savings plan designed to help families save for qualified educational expenses, including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, books, and other eligible education costs. These plans are administered by individual states or financial institutions and may be used at eligible colleges and universities across the country, including Stetson University.
Using a 529 Plan to Pay Your Stetson Bill
To use funds from a 529 plan, the account holder must request a distribution directly through their 529 plan provider. Stetson University cannot initiate withdrawals or request funds on behalf of students or families.
Depending on the provider, payments may be:
- Sent directly to Stetson University by check or electronic payment (Must include Stetson Student ID Number)
- Issued to the account holder (parent/guardian) for payment submission
- Issued directly to the student
529 payments are treated the same as student or authorized user payments and are applied to the student account once received.
Submit Requests Early
Processing and delivery times vary by provider and can sometimes take several business days or longer. To avoid late payment concerns, we recommend requesting 529 distributions well in advance of payment deadlines.
Payment Submission Options
If your provider sends funds to the account holder rather than directly to Stetson, payments may be submitted using one of the following methods:
Online Payment
Submit payment through the Student Account Dashboard or through the Student Payment Portal.
Mail a Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order
Stetson University
Office of the Bursar, Student Accounts Division
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8348
DeLand, FL 32723
Please include the student's full name and Stetson Student ID Number with all mailed payments to ensure proper processing.
In Person
Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order can be submitted at our office located on the 2nd Floor of the Rinker Welcome Center. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Between May 11 and July 31 the office will be closed Mondays and Fridays for summer adjusted hours.
Questions?
For questions regarding student account payments or processing, please contact the Office of the Bursar, Student Accounts Division.
[email protected] | 386.822.7050
Stetson University accepts outside scholarships and sponsored payments from organizations such as community groups, professional associations, religious organizations, corporations, parent employers, and high schools. These resources may help reduce a student’s out-of-pocket educational expenses.
Outside scholarships may impact a student’s financial aid package. Students with questions regarding financial aid adjustments should contact Stetson Financial Aid directly.
Students receiving outside scholarships should submit documentation through the University’s Outside Scholarship Form to ensure funds are properly applied to the student account in a timely manner.
Students repaying Perkins Loans may submit payments online, by mail, or in person. For questions regarding Perkins Loan repayment, please contact Perkins Loan Division at [email protected].
Online Payment
Submit payment through the Federal Perkins Loan Payment Link (only echeck payments permitted).
Mail a Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order
Stetson University
Office of the Bursar, Student Loan Division
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8347
DeLand, FL 32723
Please include the student's full name and Stetson Student ID Number with all mailed payments to ensure proper processing.
In Person
Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order can be submitted at our office located on the 2nd Floor of the Rinker Welcome Center. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Between May 11 and July 31 the office will be closed Mondays and Fridays for summer adjusted hours.
Why is there a convenience fee for credit card payments?
Stetson University provides several payment options for students and families. Credit card transactions carry processing costs charged by credit card companies. To avoid increasing tuition and fees for all students, a non-refundable 2.55% convenience fee is charged only to those who choose to pay by credit or debit card.
What charges can be paid by credit card?
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express may be used to pay eligible charges that appear on the student account, including:
- Tuition
- Fees
- Campus housing charges
- Fines
- Late fees
- Parking tickets
- Other educational expenses
A convenience fee applies to all credit and debit card transactions processed through the student account payment system.
Can I use a debit card?
Yes. Debit cards bearing the Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express logo may be used; however, debit card transactions are processed as credit card payments and are therefore subject to the 2.55% convenience fee. Students and families wishing to avoid the convenience fee are encouraged to use the electronic check (ACH/e-check) payment option from a U.S. bank account.
How do I make a credit card payment?
All credit card, debit card, and electronic check (ACH/e-check) payments must be submitted online through the Student Account Dashboard or by clicking the button below. Credit/Debit card payments are not accepted by phone or in person at the Student Accounts Office.
Is there a minimum or maximum payment amount?
The minimum online payment amount is $1. Maximum payment amounts are determined by the credit card issuer and available credit limit.
How much is the convenience fee?
A separate, non-refundable convenience fee equal to 2.55% of the payment amount will be charged at the time of each credit or debit card transaction.
Is the convenience fee refundable?
No. Convenience fees are non-refundable, even if the related payment is cancelled, refunded, adjusted, or charged back. Any disputes regarding the convenience fee must be directed to the cardholder’s credit card company.
Will the convenience fee appear on my student account?
No. The convenience fee is assessed separately during the online payment process and does not post to the student account balance. A payment receipt including the convenience fee will be available after the transaction is completed.
Does Stetson University receive revenue from the convenience fee?
No. The convenience fee is retained by the payment processor to offset credit card processing costs associated with these transactions.
What happens if I overpay my student account with a credit card?
If a payment exceeds the student account balance, any eligible overpayment will be refunded to the student in accordance with University refund procedures. Convenience fees associated with the payment are non-refundable.
How are refunds processed if I paid by credit card?
Refunds for charges originally paid by credit card are generally returned to the same credit card used for payment. Convenience fees associated with the original payment are non-refundable.