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Iowa State University

Iowa State University. Accounts Receivable Office. Overview. What is a U-Bill? How to Access Y our U-Bill Payment Options Accepted Payment Types Educational Savings Plans Western Union Bank-to-Bank Third Party Authorization CyCash Authorize Aid/Direct Deposit Contact Info. U-Bill.

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Iowa State University

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  1. Iowa State University Accounts Receivable Office

  2. Overview What is a U-Bill? How to Access Your U-Bill Payment Options Accepted Payment Types Educational Savings Plans Western Union Bank-to-Bank Third Party Authorization CyCash Authorize Aid/Direct Deposit Contact Info

  3. U-Bill What is a U-Bill? • Electronic bill viewable on AccessPlus • Tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and other miscellaneous university charges are assessed to your U-Bill • Qualified University Bookstore purchases can be charged to the U-Bill • When there is account activity, a reminder e-mail is sent on the first working day of each month • Payments due on the 20th of each month

  4. U-Bill How do I access my U-Bill? 1 3 2

  5. Payment Options Pay in Full Payment Plans Deferred Billing Plan 3 payments each semester $20 fee per semester Monthly Payment Plan Payment plan to cover fall and spring semester charges $50 fee per year • No additional fee • Due dates: • Fall: August 20th • Spring: January 20th • Summer: May 20th • Note: you may have additional miscellaneous charges throughout semester

  6. Payment Options Deferred Billing Plan Allows for minimum payments for the first three months each semester $20 fee per semester Due Dates: Minimum payments shown on U-Bill each month • Fall: • August 20th • September 20th • October 20th • Spring: • January 20th • February 20th • March 20th • Summer: • May 20th • June 20th • July 20th

  7. Payment Options Monthly Payment Plan • (tuition, fees, room, meal plan, books, misc.) • Fall and Spring semesters • Set up on AccessPlus – no paper applications • Auto-debit from a checking or savings account on the 20th of each month • $50 fee per year (added to first monthly debit)

  8. Monthly Payment Plan Set-up Enter in applicable amounts for any aid or other payments Pre-populated figures for standard rates

  9. Accepted Payment Types • Pay Bill Online • Electronic payment from checking or savings account on AccessPlus • Check or Certified Funds(accompanied by payment slip) • Make payable to Iowa State University • Write university ID number (customer number) on payment • Payment Drop Box located on the ground floor of Beardshear Hall behind Student Answer Center • Mail to: • ISU Treasurer’s Office1220 Beardshear HallAmes, IA 50011 Note: Credit/debit card payments are NOT accepted for U-Bill payments

  10. Educational Savings Accounts • Educational Savings Account (ESA)/529 Plan payments are accepted • Contact the ESA administrator to inform them that your student is attending ISU – determine if they require an invoice to release funds • Does the ESA require an invoice? • If U-Bill balance is not 100% covered by ESA, it is the student’s responsibility to pay the remaining balance by due date

  11. Western Union Bank-to-Bank • Bank-to-Bank transfer initiated in AccessPlus • Pay in the currency of your choice; converted to U.S. Dollars • Payments transmitted to ISU electronically and typically posted in 3-5 days • No additional charges from Western Union Business Solutions or ISU

  12. Third Party Authorization The student must grant access and/or authorization to third parties. Third Party Access Account Info Release Allows third party to call and discuss detailed info on student’s U-Bill Three Options: Information Release Only E-mail notification & information release Mail copy of bill ($8.00 per semester) • Creates an ID & password for third party to log onto AccessPlus to view selected info • Can make payments online • Student is administrator • Student must review and accept Terms & Conditions each semester to retain Third Party viewing capabilities

  13. Third Party Access • Set up on student’s AccessPlus • Establishes account for parent, guardian, or other third party of choice to log into AccessPlus • Select categories for viewing access

  14. Account Info Release

  15. CyCash • Uses on campus: • - Laundry facilities • - Vending machines • - Participating dining locations Maximum charge in CyCash is $50.00

  16. Direct Deposit • Available financial aid will be applied directly to the charges on the U-Bill 4-5 days before classes begin • Any excess funds will be refunded via direct deposit into a bank account of your choice • Sign up for Direct Deposit on AccessPlus: • Student tab • Account/U-Bill • Direct Deposit Signup • Enter routing and account number from checking or savings account

  17. Contact Info Accounts Receivable Office 0880 Beardshear Hall Walk-in Advising Available Monday – Friday Summer 7:30am – 4:00pm Fall & Spring 8:00am – 4:30pm (515) 294-7388 ubill@iastate.edu www.ubill.iastate.edu

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