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Payment Plan Benefits

Easy online enrollment

Flexible payment options

No interest

Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan.

Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!

Payment Plan Information

Payment Methods

  • Automatic bank payments (ACH)
  • Credit card/debit card (An additional fee may be assessed)

Cost to Participate

  • $60, $70 or $75 enrollment fee depending on number of payments
  • Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
  • Payers must have 50% of their tuition paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the guarantee date. 
  • Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date. 

Simple Steps to Enroll

Enroll Today

  • Go to www.columbusstate.edu
  • Log in to MyCSU
  • Click on the “Students” link
  • Click on the “Financial Records” tab
  • Go to the “Payment Plan” link

Before you click the submit button, please read carefully through the Final Review and the Terms and Conditions.  An immediate e-mail will be sent (if an email address was provided for the person responsible for payment) confirming enrollment in the payment plan.

Need some help setting up a payment plan?

*Note: This video tutorial is for demonstration purposes only. Your educational institution may offer options other than those shown in the video.

Target Dates to Enroll By:

*Scheduled payments are processed on the 5th of the month

Summer 2025

Payment plan available on April 1st, 2025

 

Payers must have 50% of their tuition paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution. 

If additional classes are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.

Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.

Guarantee Date: 05/30/2025

Last day to increase: 05/24/2025

Last day to decrease/terminate: 06/25/2025

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
April 2425%3May-July$70
May 2450%2June & July $75

Fall 2025

Payment plan available on June 5, 2025

 

Payers must have 50% of their tuition paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution. 

If additional classes are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.

Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.

Guarantee Date: 08/22/2025

Last day to increase: 08/16/2025

Last day to decrease/terminate: 09/17/2025

Last Day to EnrollRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
July 2none4July-Oct$60
July 2525%3Aug-Oct$70
Aug 1650%2Sept & Oct$75

Spring 2026

Payment plan available on October 28, 2025

IMPORTANT:

Guarantee Date: January 16, 2026

Last day to Increase Payment Plan balance for Spring 2025 is January 10, 2026

Last day to Decrease Payment Plan balance for Spring 2025 is February 11, 2026

Last Day to EnrollRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
Nov 2525%3Dec-Feb$70
Dec 2325%2Jan & Feb$75
Jan 1650%1February only$75

*Down payments and enrollment fees process IMMEDIATELY

Maximum Amount to Budget

The maximum amount you may budget is $5500, any amount over this will be added to your down payment.