Payment Plans

Kutztown University is pleased to offer payment plans to help make paying for college easier and more affordable.

• How much does a payment plan cost?

  A payment plan costs only $35 a plan!

  This fee will be added to your first payment and is non-refundable.

• Can the plan be set up for automatic payments or do I have to remember to pay each payment?

  Automatic/Scheduled payments make it easy to avoid late fees and ensure your payments are paid on time!  Remember E-checks are the most cost effective way to set up a payment plan because credit cards assess an additional 2.85% non-refundable processing fee for domestic credit cards (international credit cards have a non-refundable processing fee of 4.50%).

  You do not HAVE to utilize automatic/scheduled payments, but it is highly encouraged to avoid late fees from Kutztown University.

• Enrolling in a Payment Plan

  Enrolling in a Plan is easy!

  1. Go to NEW MyKU > Student Accounts card > Payment Dashboard (May say Fall 2024 payment plans) > Enroll in a payment plan
  2. Choose the plan if multiple options are shown
  3. Enter the amount you need the plan for
  4. Agree to the terms
  5. Make the payment of the first installment amount and the fee of $35.

  NOTE: KU does not update plans based on the balance due in New MyKU, nor does KU adjust plans based on financial aid additions or deletions.  The plan will remain as you set up unless you log in and adjust the balance.

  Defaulting on a payment plan may remove this payment option.

• Adjusting / Cancelling a Payment Plan

  Adjusting a Plan Amount is easy and also the way you cancel the plan if no longer needed.

  1. New MyKU > Student Accounts card > Payment Dashboard (may say Fall 2024 payment plans)
  2. In the top bar select Payment Plans
  3. Select Edit Payoff Amount and make the change!
• Payment Plan Assistance

  If you need assistance with the payment plan, please email or call us!

  studentaccounts@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4133

• Can a parent set up a payment plan?

  Yes! 

  Students must first set up the parent, or third party, as an Authorized User. 

  New MyKU > Student Accounts card > Payment Dashboard (may say Fall 2024 payment plans) > Authorized Users

  The authorized user will get an email with a link and temporary password - they will want to log in within a short time frame before that temporary access expires.

  The third party will then access their version of the Payment Dashboard using this link:

  https://secure.touchnet.net/C20841_tsa/web/login.jsp
• How do I make an extra payment towards the plan before my due date?

  Making payments in advance and paying off the plan early is just fine!

  Simply access the Payment Dashboard as an Authorized User, or student, select Installment Payment and adjust the amount if needed.

• Fall 2024 Payment Plan Dates - NEW MyKU only! CLOSED

  Fall 2024 plans are in NEW MyKU > Student Accounts card > NEW Payment Dashboard (will show Fall 2024 payment plan for now - as we will have limited functionality in the NEW Dashboard for a few months).

  The Fall 2024 plan anticipates opening the week of  April 12, 2024, with last signup option occurring August 4, 2024 (3 payments) - Plan due dates do not extend or change your charges due date; you must meet your assigned due date.

  • Due Dates are as many as 6 payments; 5/5, 6/5, 7/5, 8/5, 9/5 and 10/5
    • If you sign up Apr 12 to May 4 - you will automatically get set up in the 6 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 6/5, 7/5, 8/5, 9/5 and 10/5.
    • If you sign up May 5 to Jun 4 - you will automatically get set up in the 5 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 7/5, 8/5, 9/5 and 10/5.
    • If you sign up Jun 5 to July 4 - you will automatically get set up in the 4 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with the enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 8/5, 9/5 and 10/5.
    • If you sign up July 5 to Aug 16- you will automatically get set up in the 3 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with the enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 9/5 and 10/5.

• Fall 2024 Late Reg & Orientation ONLY - CLOSED

  A LAST MINUTE 2-payment plan is sometimes offered to students who participate in late orientation or complete late registration.  This plan will open after the initial due date.  Late fees and holds may still apply if you utilize this plan and you were not part of late registration and orientation.

  • Late registration plan opens August 25, 2024, with last signup option occurring September 13, 2024 (2 payments)
    • If you sign up Aug 25 to Sept 13 - you will automatically get set up in the 2 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with the enrollment fee and remaining payment due date is October 5th.
• Winter 2025 Payment Plan Dates - OPEN NOW!

  The Winter 2025 plan opens about October 15, 2024, with the last signup option occurring December 19, 2024 (2 payments).

  Winter due date is Nov. 20, 2024 - if you register Nov 19th or after - the due date is next day.

  • Due Dates are as many as 4 payments; dates TBD
    
    • If you sign up Oct 15 to Nov 2 - you will automatically get set up in the 4 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 11/24, 12/20 and 1/10/2025.
    • If you sign up Nov 3 to Nov 23 - you will automatically get set up in the 3 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 12/20 and 1/10/2025.
    • If you sign up Nov 24 to Dec 19 - you will automatically get set up in the 2 payment plan;
      • First payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due date is 1/10/2025.

• Spring 2025 Payment Plan Dates - OPEN NOW!

  The Spring 2025 plan opens October 15, 2024, with last signup option occurring February 4, 2025 (3 payments).  There is no late Spring 2025 plan planned as of now.

  Remember your due date on your charges must be met even if the plan is open longer.

  • Due Dates are as many as 6 payments; dates TBD
    
    • If you sign up Oct 15 to Nov 4 - you will automatically get set up in the 6 payment plan;
      • First payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 12/5, 1/5/2025, 2/5, 3/5 and 4/5.
    • If you sign up Nov 5 to Dec 4 - you will automatically get set up in the 5 payment plan;
      • First payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 1/5/2025, 2/5, 3/5 and 4/5.
    • If you sign up Dec 5 to Jan 4 - you will automatically get set up in the 4 payment plan;
      • First payment due at sign up with the enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 2/5/2025, 3/5 and 4/5.
    • If you sign up Jan 5 to Feb 4- you will automatically get set up in the 3 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with the enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are 3/5/2025 and 4/5.

• Summer 2024 (all sessions) - CLOSED

  The Summer plan opens around March 2025 last signup option occurring early June 2025 (2 payments).  This plan can be used for any session you are attending as long as it is open.

  • Due Dates are as many as 4 payments; dates TBD
    
    • If you sign up Marx5 to Apr x - you will automatically get set up in the 4 payment plan;
      • First payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are xx,
    • If you sign up Apr x to May x - you will automatically get set up in the 3 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are xx.
    • If you sign up May x to June x - you will automatically get set up in the 2 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates is xx.
• Summer 2024 Session 2 only - CLOSED

  This plan will only help you if your due date is xx or after, if your charges are due before this plan opens, your courses would be dropped if not paid.  This plan is for Session 2 only if you didn't already use the larger plan earlier.

  • The plan opens xx 2025, with last signup option occurring xx 2025 (2 payments)
  • Due Dates are as many as 3 payments; dates TBD
    
    • If you sign up June x to July x - you will automatically get set up in the 3 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due dates are xx,
    • If you sign up July x to July x - you will automatically get set up in the 2 payment plan;
      • The first payment due at sign up with enrollment fee and remaining payment due date is xx.

• Are payment plans for the full academic year or by semester?

  Payment Plans are set up by the semester; maximum payments per semester is 6 if you sign up early.  With the exception of the late plans, the 6 payment plans do not overlap and allow for year round plans.

  Session plans are smaller due to the shortened nature of the session.

• How much should I set my payment plan up for?

  If you are setting your payment plan up before the tuition rates are known for the semester or before the bill is prepared, you will need to review the costs online and subtract your awarded/pending aid. We have an estimating tool worksheet online to help you!

  Awarded aid is for the full academic year, so this should be cut in half.  Some loans have origination fees (Stafford loans of 1.06%, Parent PLUS loans of 4.2% ).  This means that these fees are withheld by the provider/lender prior to release to KU.  A Stafford loan of 2,750.00 would disburse to KU as 2,722.00, for example.

  Remember you can adjust the plan easily once the actual bill is prepared or the final costs are known.  There is no fee to adjust a plan or even cancel it.

  If you are having trouble calculating the amount needed, please email or call us today!  We are happy to help!

• When and how will my balance change in MyKU from setting up a payment plan?

  Your balance in MyKU will be reduced by the payment plan payment you have made to the payment plan site.  This payment posts right into MyKU as a payment plan payment. Only the payments processed so far will appear to reduce your balance due.  Payments due in the future will not reflect against the balance due.

  The On Demand statement will help you to determine if the plan and charges are in good shape to clear the bill.

  More information will follow after go-live.

  NEW MyKU wil have Hold Codes to see if you are set up with a plan and if its sufficient to cover the bill or insufficient.  This section will be updated as we move forward with the new system and NEW Payment Dashboard.

• How will I know my Classes are safe from setting up my payment plan?

  New MyKU will also have  hold code to show Payment Plan is set up and sufficient or insufficient for the balance due.

• Is there a payment plan for International Students?

  International students have several ways to make payments and the options are dependent on the method you are using.

  US funding sources - bank account or credit card allows you to use the payment plan just the same as our domestic students.

  Foreign credit cards - you may use the payment plan just the same as our domestic students, but the processing fee for a foreign credit card is higher.

  Foreign currency - you will need to work with the Student Accounts office to get a plan set up and post a payment from Flywire manually towards your plan.  Click here for more information about Flywire.