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Payment Options

Michigan State University accepts the payment methods below for the payment of student account balances. Please note, excessive overpayments are not accepted in any payment method. Michigan State University reserves the right to return any overpayment, hold any overpayment for future semesters, or return payments received when no balance is due.

Electronic Check/ACH

  • Electronic check/ACH payments are accepted through the Student Information System. This service is available from personal, U.S. checking or savings accounts. There is no fee for this payment method.

Credit Card

  • Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express payments are accepted through the Student Information System. A non-refundable service fee applies.*

Apple Pay/Google Pay

  • Mobile wallet options are available through the Student Information System when the device and browser being used support them. A non-refundable service fee applies.*

PayPal/Venmo

  • Beginning Fall 2026, PayPal and Venmo will be available through the Student Information System. A non-refundable service fee will apply regardless of the type of financial account tied to the PayPal or Venmo account.* If paying by a linked bank account, please choose the Electronic Check/ACH payment option instead of PayPal or Venmo to avoid the non-refundable service fee.

International Payment

  • International payments can be made through our partnership with Flywire through the Student Information System. Available payment methods and currencies vary by country. Service fees may apply depending on the payment method selected. For information on Flywire and detailed instructions, please visit our International Payment Information website.
  • Wire transfer policy statement: For security reasons and in accordance with recommended banking practices, wire transfers exceeding the amount due on a student account should not be sent to Michigan State University. MSU reserves the right to wire back the excess overpayment to the originating account or hold the excess for a future semester. Funds intended for a student’s personal expenses should be wired directly to the student’s local bank account.

MESP/529 Savings Plan

529 savings plan withdrawals may be initiated in one of two ways:

  1. Payments from select state-based 529 savings plans, including MESP, can be initiated through the Student Information System. Payments initiated within the Student Information System are posted to the student account immediately. A $10 service fee applies.*
  2. Withdrawals may be initiated directly from your 529 savings plan provider. There is no fee for this payment method assessed by MSU. Withdrawals should only be made for qualified expenses owed to MSU. Withdrawals for qualified expenses not owed to MSU should be directed to the account holder or beneficiary. Please ensure your processor includes the student's name and ID number on the check. Checks may be mailed to:

Michigan State University
Hannah Administration Building
426 Auditorium Rd. Room 110
East Lansing, MI 48824-2602

Payments mailed will be posted to the student account upon receipt. Please allow 7-10 business days for mail delivery and processing.

Check or Money Order

  • The top portion of the billing statement serves as a payment coupon that must accompany your payment. The billing statement can be found in the Student Information System. Please include your student ID number on your check or money order. Check, money order, or cashier's check and payment coupon may be mailed to:

Michigan State University
Hannah Administration Building
426 Auditorium Rd. Room 110
East Lansing, MI 48824-2602

Payments mailed will be posted to the student account upon receipt. Please allow 7-10 business days for mail delivery and processing. Check, money order, or cashier’s check payments may also be dropped off to the drop box at the address above. All drop box payments will be processed by the next business day.

* Service fees are assessed by Michigan State University’s third-party payment processor to cover the cost of the service being offered. All service fees are non-refundable. The service fee will be displayed prior to completing the transaction. To avoid paying a service fee, select one of the free payment options: electronic check/ACH, or check/money order.

Scholarships

All external scholarships are processed by the Office of Financial Aid. Scholarships received by Student Accounts or the Cashier’s Office will be forwarded to Office of Financial Aid for processing. To avoid processing delays, scholarships should be sent directly to:

Michigan State University
Student Services Building
556 E. Circle Dr. Room 252
East Lansing, MI 48824-2602

Checks made payable to the student and Michigan State University should be endorsed by the student. Please include the student’s name and ID number on the check. For information on how scholarships are applied, visit the Financial Aid FAQ website. Contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions at onestop@msu.edu or 517-432-8000.

Acceptance Fee

Payments should be submitted through the Office of Admissions. Contact the Office of Admissions with any questions at admis@msu.edu or 517-355-8332.

Housing Application Fee and Advance Payment

Payments should be submitted through your My Housing account. Contact Residence Education and Housing Services with any questions at liveon@msu.edu or 517-884-5483.