Managing your Student Account
A Statement of Account is mailed monthly to your home addresses beginning in July. It will reflect any carry forward balance, new charges and credits, anticipated financial aid, and any amount budgeted under a TMS payment plan (see Payment Arrangements/Plans/Options below). To let us know how you plan to pay on your account, please print and complete the Payment Arrangements PDF and return to our office.
Once enrolled, students will also be able to view online all account transactions through their AccessAU account.
The Office of Student Financial Services can provide account balances and a complete listing of transactions on request.
Questions regarding your Statement of Account should be addressed to the Office of Student Financial Services.
Estimating How Much You Will Owe
You can determine how much you will owe prior to receiving the first bill in July by completing our Payment Planning Worksheet worksheet offered in PDF format.
Payment Arrangements: Plans and Options
Payment Plans
Payment arrangements must be made prior to the beginning of each semester. Choose from one or more of the following three options:
Option 1 - Payment in Full
In July, the Office of Student Financial Services will issue the first student billing for Semester I. It will show the amount due after subtracting financial aid from tuition, room, board, and other charges. To estimate this amount, please refer to Estimating How Much I Will Owe above. This amount will be due July 25.Option 2 - Enroll in a Payment Plan
Anderson University, through its partnership with Tuition Management Systems (TMS), offers several interest free payment plans. For additional information or to enroll, please visit Tuition Management Systems online at www.afford.com/anderson or call toll free 1-800-722-4867. TMS will bill you monthly and forward your payment to Anderson University.Option 3 - Additional Financing
You may choose to finance some, or all, of the amount due Anderson University over a longer period of time, especially if the amount due under Option 1 or 2 is more than you have budgeted. We would recommend parents consider the Federal PLUS Loan and students consider a Private Educational Loan. See Student Loan Processing for additional information and to apply.
Payment Options
Anderson University offers the following payment options.
- Check payments
Use the pre-addressed payment envelope included with your monthly Statement of Account or mail to: Lock Box D, P.O. Box 11588, Fort Wayne, IN 46859-1588. Payments can made Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Cashier located in the lower level of Decker Hall or by using the overnight drop box beneath the cashier's window. - Credit Card Payments
Make a payment of any amount online using a MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card. Please note that a convenience fee of typically between 2% and 3.5% of the amount charged will be added to each transaction. Credit card payments will be reflected on your student account within a week to ten days. - Electronic Payments
Make an electronic payment of any amount from your checking or savings. A $5 service fee will be assessed. Visit Tuition Management Systems, select Pay in full and then select Pay in full online using a checking or statement savings account.
To make a credit card payment of any amount online, visit Tuition Management Systems, select Pay In Full and then select Pay in full online using a credit card.
Change of Address
Current students should notify the Office of the Registrar of a change of address. Please indicate if this is also a change of address for your parents.
New students should notify the Office of Admissions.
If you do not wish your Statement of Account to be mailed to your home address (i.e. Campus Mail or to an alternate address), contact the Office of Student Financial Services.
Obtaining Refunds: Excess Aid and Overpayments
Students may receive more financial aid than what is due Anderson University. This often occurs for students who are living off campus and do not incur a room and board charge. Occasionally an overpayment will occur and will need to be returned to you.
Please complete the secure Excess Aid/Overpayments authorization form so excess financial aid or an overpayment can automatically be deposited into your checking or savings account. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of the deposit from Star Financial Bank. Please notify the Business Office of any changes to your banking or e-mail information.
