As a student or parent of a student at Oregon State University (OSU) it’s important to understand the bill payment options available to you. OSU aims to provide flexible and convenient billing services to the OSU community. This guide will outline the methods for viewing and paying your OSU bill online by mail, or in person.
Access Your OSU Student Account
The first step to paying your OSU bill is accessing your student account to view the actual charges OSU provides an online student account management system called MyOSU,
To access your MyOSU account, go to myosu.oregonstate.edu and log in using your OSU username and password.
Once logged into MyOSU, click on the “Student” tab and select “Student Account” to view your billing statement. This will display any outstanding balance for tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and other applicable charges.
From your Student Account, you can download a PDF of your full billing statement. Be sure to review all current term charges so you know the total due when preparing to make a payment.
Pay OSU Bill Online
The fastest and most convenient way for most students and parents is paying their OSU bill online. Online payments can be made directly through your MyOSU account.
From the Student Account page, click on “Make Payment” to be directed to the OSU payment portal. You can then select a saved payment method or enter a new one.
Accepted online payment methods include debit cards, credit cards, checking/savings accounts, international credit cards, and Beav Cards. Payments made before 5pm on a business day will be posted to your student account the next business day.
Pay OSU Bill by Mail
If you prefer to pay bills by mail, you have the option to send your OSU payment to the following address:
OSU Student Accounts Receivable
104 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331
Make sure to include your OSU student ID number on any checks or money orders sent by mail. Allow 7-10 business days for mailed payments to be received and processed by OSU before expecting them to appear as credits on your student account.
Pay in Person at OSU
For in-person bill payment, you can visit the OSU Student Accounts window located on the first floor of Kerr Administration Building. They accept cash, checks, money orders and traveler’s checks as in-person payment options.
The Student Accounts window is open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, excluding university holidays. Bring a copy of your statement and photo ID for an in-person OSU bill payment.
Setup Recurring Payments
OSU offers automatic recurring payments to simplify the process of paying your bill each term. This securely stores your payment information to automatically charge each billing cycle.
To start recurring payments, login to your Student Account through MyOSU. Under the AutoPay section, choose the payment method, frequency, and payment date to setup your automated payments.
With AutoPay, you don’t have to manually pay each billing cycle. The system will automatically charge your saved payment method based on the schedule you configure.
Avoid Late Payment Fees
OSU charges a late fee of $50 per month if the total term balance is not paid by the established due date each term. Setting up AutoPay is the easiest way to avoid late fees since payments process automatically.
You can also avoid fees by carefully noting due dates for each term and manually processing your payment online, by mail or in person before the deadline. Don’t delay paying your OSU bill as soon as charges generate each term.
Payment Plan Options
If you are unable to pay your full OSU balance by the due date, you may be eligible for a payment plan. Payment plans allow you to spread out your balance over multiple scheduled installments.
To apply for an OSU payment plan, contact the Student Accounts office at 800-237-6503 or [email protected]. Explain your situation and request a payment plan application. If approved, you can then setup installment payment schedules.
OSU Bill Pay Assistance
Don’t hesitate to contact OSU Student Accounts if you need help with any aspect of the billing and payment process:
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Email [email protected]
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Call 800-237-6503
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Visit first floor of Kerr Admin Building
The OSU Student Accounts team can:
- Explain charges on your statement
- Take payments over the phone
- Setup recurring payments
- Establish payment plan installments
- Troubleshoot account access issues
Leverage the knowledgeable Student Accounts staff to answer your billing questions and simplify paying your OSU student account balance.
Staying on top of bill payment each term is an important responsibility as an OSU student. View your balance online through MyOSU and make payments electronically, by mail or in-person. Consider enrolling in AutoPay for maximum convenience. Ask Student Accounts if you need help understanding charges or meeting payment deadlines each term.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University is the state’s Land Grant university and largest public research university. OSU was founded in 1868 and is now one of two universities in Oregon within the Pac-12 athletic conference. The OSU home campus is located in Corvallis.
OSU enrolls over 31,000 students including 24,000+ undergraduates and 7,000+ graduate/professional students. There are also OSU students studying at the Cascades Campus in Bend and online through OSU Ecampus. Across all academics, OSU maintains a 16:1 student to faculty ratio.
The university offers over 200 academic degree programs across 11 colleges and 15 Professional Schools and programs. Top OSU colleges include Business, Engineering, Forestry, Education, Pharmacy, and Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences among several others. There are also 78 online degree and certificate options through OSU Ecampus.
Student Life at OSU
Outside of academics, Oregon State provides a vibrant student experience on the Corvallis campus and within the broader OSU community. There are over 500 active student clubs and organizations across academic, social, recreational, diversity, Greek life, sustainability, and other interests.
Popular gathering venues include the Memorial Union Quad, Student Experience Center, Dixon Recreation Center and several dining halls across campus. OSU also has an active arts community through programs like the LaSells Stewart Center and Fairbanks Gallery.
For athletics, OSU teams compete in Division 1 Pac-12 as the Oregon State Beavers. Sports include football, basketball, baseball, and more for men’s and women’s teams.
Across campus resources, arts, activities, and athletics there are abundant opportunities for students to get involved while pursuing their OSU degree.
Paying OSU Tuition and Fees
Full-time undergraduate resident tuition and fees at OSU range from $11,000-$12,000 per year. Non-resident rates are around $32,000 annually. Graduate and Ecampus tuition varies by program.
Students receive electronic billing statements each term outlining applicable charges to their Student Account. OSU offers online payments, mail payments, in-person payments, and payment plans to help students take care of their bill responsibly each term.
Managing tuition payments and avoiding late fees is an important aspect of succeeding as an OSU student. Learn to navigate the MyOSU student account system and leverage OSU resources to pay your bill on time every term.
Click HERE for Payment Plans
- Go to myBill; or myOSU and select the “Paying for College” tab.
- Please note that credit card payments for tuition are currently only accepted online, not in person or by phone, to keep costs low. Cash and checks are accepted in person at the Cashiers Office in the lobby of the Kerr Administration Building; or checks may be mailed to: Oregon State University Student Receivables, P.O. Box 103487, Pasadena, CA 91189-3487.
Financial Aid Refunds
Students are eligible to receive a financial aid refund when their financial aid/scholarships exceed the allowable charges their student account. We say allowable charges because federal financial aid funds are restricted in what they can cover. Federal financial aid can only be applied directly to what are termed as “institutional charges”. This includes items such as tuition/fees and on campus housing charges. Other items such as parking permits, printing charges etc. cannot be paid directly by federal financial aid funds. Even if a student receives a financial aid refund they should still be checking their student account and monthly eBill statements as they still may owe a balance on their student account.
Students who have enrolled in Direct Deposit, and are eligible for a refund, will receive their refund electronically on the first day of the term during fall, winter, and spring. If students are not enrolled in direct deposit, a paper check will be mailed on the first day of fall, winter, and spring terms to their current mailing address. During summer term, Financial Aid will not be released until July 1st.
Direct Deposit: The preferred method of refund processing is electronically by direct deposit. Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of funds into a checking or savings account. It is the safest and most efficient way to receive a refund.
After enrolling in direct deposit, students must update their direct deposit enrollment information whenever their banking information changes.
Students can sign up for Direct Deposit online through MyOSU or download the Direct Deposit Authorization Form to be returned to the Financial Aid Office or the Cashiers Office.
Paper Check: If not enrolled in direct deposit, a check is mailed to the students Current Mailing address. This address can be changed at MyOSU.
For more information, please see the Financial Aid Refund Policy.
A hold prevents students from accessing a university service such as registration. An action is required by the student to have the hold released. There are many departments across campus that are able to apply a hold on certain services, and the OSU Student Account Services participates in that program. Holds will be placed on registration if a students OSU student account is past due or delinquent.
To View Holds: Log onto my.oregonstate.edu. Any holds placed on your account will be visible on this screen. Contact information for the department issuing the hold will be listed next to the hold type. Please note: Not all holds placed on student records/registration originate from the Business Affairs Office.
| Hold Code | Hold Type (Description) | Reason | Processes Affected | How to Clear |
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| BR | Balance/No Reg beav.es/3MP | The registration hold exists because the student account balance owing exceeds $500.00 from the current term. | Registration | You need to pay the amount listed in the box on the same line as the BR hold. This is the amount necessary to be paid to meet the registration hold criteria and allow registration for a future term. If you are a current student you can enroll in a current student payment plan as well. |
| BC | Full Bal. Due beav.es/3MP | The BC hold means the student must pay their student account balance in full for registration. This may also mean that OSU may have placed the student account with an outside collection agency; which requires the OSU balance plus any additional collections to be paid before the hold can be removed. | Registration | The student must contact Student Account Services at 541-737-3775 for assistance with this hold. |
| BG | W/O Balance Due beav.es/3MP | The BG hold means the student must pay their student account balance in full for registration. This account is no longer in an active collection status, but is a debt that is still owed. The student must contact Student Account Services at 541-737-3775 for assistance with this hold. | Registration | The student must contact Student Account Serives at 541-737-3775 for assistance with this hold. |
| BL | Loans Hold beav.es/3MP | The student has a delinquent OSU Loan that needs to be paid current. | Registration | The student must contact Student Account Services at 541-737-3775 for assistance with this hold. |
| BS | RETURNED CHECK HOLD | 2 Returned Electronic Check Payments | Electronic Check Payments | The student must contact Student Account Services at 541-737-3775 for assistance with this hold. |
| BE | DOR Hold | The account has been assigned to the Oregon Department of Revenue. All payements must be made with their office. They can be reached at 1-877-222-2346 | Registration and Electronic Check/Card Payments | Student must contact Oregon Department of Revenue for payment at 1-877-222-2346 |
OSU policy requires that currently enrolled students pay their account balances down to at least $500.00, and outstanding charges are from the current term before they can register for the next term. A registration hold generally exists because their student account exceeds $500.00.
If you have a BR registration hold, you need to pay the amount listed in the box on the same line as the BR hold or enter an OSU payment plan at mybill.oregonstate.edu. This is the amount necessary to be paid to meet the registration hold criteria and allow registration for a future term.
Students who are not registered for a term other than summer, must have their entire balance paid in full before they are able to register for subsequent terms.
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FAQ
How to pay for Oregon State University?
Money orders, personal checks, and cash are the only ways to pay in person at the Cashiers windows. Checks can be mailed to: Oregon State University Student Receivables, P. O. Box 103487, Pasadena, CA 91189-3487. Please include the student ID number on the check. Never disclose your SSN.
How much is the Oregon State late fee?
Late registration fees: $50 and $100 All new students who sign up after the first two weeks of classes will have to pay a $50 late registration fee. Initial registration after the second week of classes will be assessed a late fee of $100.
How much is the late fee for OSU?
Late Penalties Late Add Fees: $100 for each class added after the 2nd Friday of classes. Late Registration Fees: $500 for initial registration after the 2nd Friday of classes. Late TOPP Installment Payment: $25 per installment.
How do I pay my OSU Bill?
For information on the different ways students can pay their OSU bill, visit the Student Billing website. The Student Billing page also links to video overviews of the various bill payment processes. Note: In the mybill. oregonstate. students can give someone else permission to pay their OSU bill through the edu online payment system.
Who can access Oregon State University student account suite?
Login is for parents or others who have been granted access. Welcome to Oregon State University Student Account Suite. This 24×7 service lets students and their families view bills, make payments, and manage the student account. Parents, guardians, or employers require student permission through the student’s authorized user process.
What if I can’t pay my Oregon State University student account?
For those who are not currently enrolled at Oregon State University, the full amount on your student account is due right now. If you can’t pay off your student account in full, the account goes into internal debt resolution, and you are charged a processing fee on top of the monthly 1% interest.
What happens if I don’t receive a bill from Oregon State?
Students are responsible for paying fees by the deadline even if they do not receive a bill. The Student Account Late Fee will not apply to students who are on a payment plan and up to date on their payments. You can find important billing dates for each quarterly term on Oregon State’s student billing website.
Where can I send a check to Oregon State University?
You can pay with cash or a check at the Cashier’s Office in the lobby of the Kerr Administration Building. You can also mail a check to Oregon State University Student Receivables, P O. Box 103487, Pasadena, CA 91189-3487. When the student logs in to myBill, they will now have to fill out a student financial services agreement.
What payment methods does OSU accept?
OSU currently accepts eCheck, personal checks, money orders and cash as acceptable payment methods. Credit card payments are accepted through . Explore resources for payment plans and learn more about acceptable payment methods on the.
