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Drop the Tuition Payment Stress, Not the Class.
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
- 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 2026
Payment plan available on April 1st, 2026
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: 06/01/2026
Last day to increase: 05/22/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 06/26/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 25% | 3 | May-July | $70 |
| May 22 | 50% | 2 | June & July | $75 |
Fall 2026
Payment plan available on June 5, 2026
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: 08/28/2026
Last day to increase: 08/21/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 09/23/2026
| Last Day to Enroll | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3 | none | 4 | July-Oct | $60 |
| July 25 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct | $70 |
| Aug 21 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct | $75 |
Spring 2027
Payment plan available on November 4, 2026
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: 01/29/2027
Last day to increase: 01/22/2027
Last day to decrease/terminate: 02/24/2027
| Last Day to Enroll | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27 | 25% | 3 | Dec-Feb | $70 |
| Dec 27 | 25% | 2 | Jan & Feb | $75 |
| Jan 22 | 50% | 1 | February 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.