Billing and Payments

Electronic check (ACH) payments may be initiated by logging in to Transact and selecting Make a Payment from the left navigation menu.

To process an electronic check payment, you will need:

Bank routing number

Checking or savings account number

Primary accountholder's name and contact information

Please note that a $25.00 returned check fee will be assessed to accounts for failed check payments.

Electronic check (ACH) payments may be initiated by logging in to Transact and selecting Make a Payment from the left navigation menu.

CMU accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express payments.

A non-refundable service fee of 2.85% (domestic) or 4.25% (international) will be assessed for all credit/debit card transactions. The service fee transaction will be listed separately on your credit card or bank account statement.

To process a credit card payment, you will need:

• Credit card number
• Expiration date
• CVV (security) code
• Name of cardholder
• Billing address

For the security of your payment information, please note that credit card payments are not accepted by mail and will not be processed if received.

Central Michigan University has partnered with Transact Campus/TransferMate Education to offer international students a secure and seamless way to pay for tuition and fees in the currency of their choice.

Without leaving the student portal, students can quickly and conveniently make an international payment from over 160 countries, using more than 130 currencies - including Alipay, WeChat, and other popular alternative payment methods.

• Receive preferential foreign exchange rates with zero international wire fees or bank transfer fees
• Rate details are presented directly in your account based on the country selected
• Real-time account updates and fund-tracking status notifications
• Best Rate Assured

Multilingual, dedicated payment and account support is available 24/7 via TransferMate customer service:

• Chat(direct agent chat)
• Phone(pick the country you are calling from)
• Email(customer service email)

 

Checks made payable to Central Michigan University may be mailed to:

Please include your name and campus ID number on mailed checks to ensure accurate and timely payment processing.  As a general rule, allow 7-10 days for mailed check payments to be posted to your account.

Note: A $25.00 returned check fee will be assessed to accounts for failed check payments.

Students who wish to use a 529 college savings plan to pay their bill at Central Michigan University can do so by initiating a payment directly from their 529 plan provider. CMU accepts 529 payments in two forms: wire transfers through Flywire (if available) or paper checks sent directly from the 529 provider.

Electronic payments with Flywire:

We strongly encourage students and families to use Flywire for 529 payments whenever possible. This method offers several advantages:

• Faster processing – Payment from your 529 account is sent electronically to CMU, allowing us to receive and apply your payment in a more timely manner.
• Better tracking – You and CMU can track the payment every step of the way, reducing the risk of delays or lost checks.
• Secure and convenient – Flywire is a secure, user-friendly platform used by institutions worldwide to handle education payments.

To use Flywire for a 529 payment, log in to your 529 account and select the wire transfer or electronic funds transfer option. When prompted for payment details, follow the instructions to send the payment via Flywire to Central Michigan University.

Note: Not all 529 providers offer Flywire integration directly within their platform. If you're unsure, contact your 529 provider.

Paper checks from 529 providers

CMU also accepts 529 payments via paper check mailed from the plan administrator. Checks should be made payable to Central Michigan University and include the student's name and student ID number on the memo line or an attached document.

Checks should be mailed to:

Central Michigan University
Attn: University Billing
Bovee University Center #119
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

 

Please allow additional processing time for mailed checks, especially during peak billing periods.

Please call our office at 989-774-3618 for wire transfer instructions. ​

You may pay in person at OneCentral in the lower level of the Bovee University Center or drop your payment in a Student Account Services and University Billing Office dropbox. Please note that we cannot accept credit card payments in the office.

Dropboxes are located immediately outside of OneCentral in the lower level of the Bovee University Center and in the metered parking lot between Warriner Hall and the CMU Bookstore (off Franklin Street, Lot #10).