MSU Payment Plans | Flexible Tuition Payment Options at Mississippi State
Payment Plans
Payment Plan Options
MSU offers two payment plan options:
- Annual Payment Plan
- Non-refundable enrollment fee of $75.00 is due when the plan is established.
- Each semester's fees will be divided into five monthly auto-draft payments.
- Payments will auto-draft on the first of each month, beginning in August and ending in December for Fall. The first payment for Spring will auto-draft in January and the last in May.
- Semester Payment Plan
- Non-refundable enrollment fee of $50.00 is due at the time the plan is established.
- The current semester's fees will be divided into four monthly payments.
- Payments will auto-draft on the first of each month, beginning in August and ending in November for Fall. The first payment for Spring will auto-draft in January and the last in April.
- Another semester plan would need to be established for EACH semester.
**Payment plans are not offered during summer terms. **
How to Enroll in a Payment Plan
All payment plans are managed through the Office of the Controller and Treasurer and must be enrolled in online through your myState account.
Students, please follow the steps listed below to reach the Payment Plan enrollment screen:
- Log in to my.msstate.edu
- Select the 'Menu' icon at the top left
- Banner
- MyBanner for Students
- Under 'Account Information, select View & Pay Account
- Sign Up for a Payment Plan
Authorized Payers, please follow the steps listed below to reach the Payment Plan enrollment screen:
- Log in using the Authorized Payer login screen
- Sign Up for a Payment Plan
Rebalancing
Payment plans will be "rebalanced" monthly to reflect additional charges, student aid payments, and personal payments applied to the account throughout the semester. Each student/authorized payer will receive notification of the rebalanced amount before the next payment due date.
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Which Plan is Right for You?
If you plan to attend MSU for the full academic year, the Annual Payment Plan offers the convenience of enrolling once and having your payments automatically calculated for both fall and spring semesters. The Semester Payment Plan offers more flexibility if your financial situation changes between semesters or if you'd prefer to enroll one term at a time. Either way, payments are automatically drafted on the first of each month, and your plan will be rebalanced as needed to reflect changes in your charges or aid.
Payment plans are not available during summer terms. For questions about your specific balance or plan options, contact the Office of the Controller and Treasurer.
Contact
Mississippi State University - Office of the Controller and Treasurer
158 Garner Hall
88 Garner Circle, Barr Avenue
Mississippi State, MS 39762
- Phone - (662) 325-2071
- Email - studentaccounts@msstate.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mississippi State University offer payment plans for tuition?
Yes. Mississippi State University offers two payment plan options — an Annual Payment Plan and a Semester Payment Plan — that allow students and families to pay tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and other charges over monthly installments. Both plans use automatic monthly drafts and are set up online through a student's myState account.
How do I enroll in a payment plan at Mississippi State?
To enroll in a payment plan at MSU, log in to your myState account, navigate to Banner, then MyBanner for Students, and select "View & Pay Account." From there, you can sign up for a payment plan. Authorized payers can enroll through the Authorized Payer login portal. All payment plans must be established online.
What is the difference between MSU's Annual Payment Plan and Semester Payment Plan?
MSU's Annual Payment Plan covers both the fall and spring semesters with a one-time enrollment fee of $75 and divides each semester's charges into five monthly auto-draft payments. The Semester Payment Plan covers one semester at a time with a $50 enrollment fee and divides charges into four monthly payments. A new semester plan must be set up for each term. Neither plan is available during summer terms.
Are payment plans available for summer classes at Mississippi State?
No. Payment plans at Mississippi State University are not available during summer terms. They are offered for fall and spring semesters only.
Can a parent or authorized payer set up a payment plan at MSU on behalf of a student?
Yes. Parents and other authorized payers can enroll in a payment plan through the Authorized Payer login portal at MSU. Students must first set up the authorized payer access through their myState account before the payer can log in and manage payments.