Bursar's Office Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions relating to our office that are not addressed below, please feel free to reach out to us at (435) 797-1537.

Sponsored Students:

What is a third party sponsor?

A third party sponsorship is a company or organization that pays a student's tuition and/or fees on behalf of the student. Examples of our sponsors include: Military (with the exception of GI Bills), International Countries and Organizations, Department of Workforce Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and various other companies and organizations.

Who can be a sponsor?

Sponsor’s must be approved by Utah State University. Approved sponsors require an invoice to be sent on behalf of the student and will send payment directly to Utah State University. Family members or friends are not approved sponsors, but can become authorized users on the student’s account, which will allow them to see student charges and make payments. Students can view this tutorial for information on setting up an authorized user.

What paperwork do I need?

All sponsored students must have an authorization of sponsorship, which includes the terms of your sponsorship and valid signatures. It is the student's responsibility to ensure we have received the necessary paperwork before the Fee Payment Deadline to avoid losing classes due to non-payment.

How is my sponsorship processed?

Our office provides provisional credits before the Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline for students whose sponsors pay with an invoice. Any difference in the amount of the provisional credit and the sponsor payment will be the student's responsibility.

If your sponsor pays only according to specific caveats, such as upon course completion or after acceptable grades are submitted, you will not qualify for a provisional credit and we will process your sponsorship as a tuition reimbursement.

AmeriCorps:

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a national service program that allows participants to receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion. See the official AmeriCorps website for more information, or call the AmeriCorps National Service Hotline: 1 (800) 942-2677.

What AmeriCorps Programs are available on campus?

Public & School Partnership (PSP): AmeriCorps VISTA, Senior Care RSVP

USU Education Outreach: America Reads (Afterschool Tutors), AmeriCorps National Service (Educational Award)

• Contact Todd Milovich (todd.milovich@usu.edu) and Diane Anderson (diane.anderson@usu.edu)

USU Utah Conservation Corps: AmeriCorps Utah, The CorpsNetwork

How do I request to use my Segal AmeriCorps Education Award at Utah State University?

You will need to log-in to My AmeriCorps to make your request. Please note: in order to use your Segal award, your service must begin prior to the start of the term you are requesting and end before the last day of the term.

Why did I only receive 1/2 of my AmeriCorps Award when the full amount was accepted?

AmeriCorps sends 1/2 of your award on the first day of class and the second 1/2 around the midpoint of the term. When the University receives these funds, they are applied to your student account; if there is any excess, you will receive a refund.

Perkins Loans:

What is a Perkins Loan?

A Federal Perkins Loan was a low interest (5%) loan for both undergraduate and graduate students carrying at least 6 credits. Perkins Loans were made by USU and are repaid to USU. These loans are no longer available at USU.

How do I make payments on my Perkins Loan?

You can make payments and view your balance by setting up an account with UNISA. You can also make a payment in person at the Cashier's Office, TSC 248. Their office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Payment Plans:

When do I need to pay my tuition and fees?

The tuition and fee payment deadline for undergraduate students occurs after registration and prior to the start of classes. There is a second tuition and fee payment deadline for graduate students shortly after classes start. You can check here for specific dates. Students need to either pay in full with one of these options, or set up a payment plan before this deadline to avoid losing classes for non-payment.

Why would I set up a payment plan?

Payment plans are a good way for students to spread out the cost of attending Utah State University through the semester. They can also be useful for students waiting for financial aid, scholarships, or payments from other sources that have not been received before the tuition and fee payment deadline.

What charges can be included in the payment plan?

The payment plans include all charges associated with tuition, student fees, class fees, bookstore charges on the student's Banner account, meal plan charges, and dorm charges, but EXCLUDE monthly housing charges, late fees, and charges from a previous term.

What payment plans are offered at Utah State University?

Payment Plans vary from semester to semester. There are generally two or three plans to choose from each semester with varying due dates. You can view available plans by logging in to TouchNet. All payment plans require a one-time $50.00 fee to enroll and begin prior to the start of each semester. To estimate the amount of each payment, divide the total balance by the number of months in the plan.

How do I sign up for a payment plan?

Students must sign up for a payment plan online using TouchNet. Log in to TouchNet and click Payment Plans. View this tutorial for additional help.

What if I sign up for a payment plan after the first payment is due?

When setting up a payment plan after the first payment is due, you will be required to make up the missed payment at the time of enrollment. That means you will need to pay the $50.00 enrollment fee plus any payments due prior to the date you sign up.

Will my payment plan continue for the full academic year?

Payment plans are specific to the term you enroll. If you wish to use the payment plan option for more than one semester, you have to re-enroll each semester.

Do payment plans incur interest?

After the one-time $50.00 enrollment fee, there is no additional interest associated with the payment plans. However, a late fee of $20.00 is assessed each month for missed payments.

Can I pay a previous balance with a payment plan?

There are no TouchNet payment plans available for previous term charges. Contact Justin Gereau (justin.gereau@usu.edu) for information on paying a balance from a previous term.