FAQ: Payment Options, Self-Service and Credit Card Fees
Payment Options and Self-Service
Below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) about payment options and Self-Service.
A person other than the student may have the ability to view the Self-Service option as an authorized user.
Students must set up authorized payer accounts to allow others, such as parents, spouses, or employers, to view their bills and make online payments toward their student account. To set up an authorized payer account, follow the instructions below:
- Log onto myÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØand go to "Student Self-Service."
- Go to the User icon for User options.
- Choose "View/Add Proxy Access."
- Review information highlighted in blue. You can review active proxies.
- You can choose to create a new proxy to access your account (under "Add a Proxy," click dropdown box under "Select a Proxy," select "Add Another User"), or choose an existing person, who has a relationship already defined, to add access.
- Fill out the required information, then select the access you will allow. Make sure to click the "Disclosure Agreement" which authorizes ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ to disclose your information to the proxy, and then click "Submit."
- An email confirming that access was granted will be sent to the student and proxy.
- Additional emails will be sent with a user name and then a temporary password. If your proxy does not see these emails in their inbox, please have them check spam or clutter.
- Once the authorized payer has logged into myÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØand is in Self Service, they will be prompted to reset their password.
- Log into myÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØand in Self Service, choose "Student Finance," then "Make a Payment."
- Check the box related to the receivable to pay.
- Choose form of payment (e-check, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or Visa). IMPORTANT NOTE: Credit/Debit Cards charge a 2.7% service fee. The amount to pay will fill in however you can click on the amount box to change it.
- Click on "Proceed to Payment."
No. The authorized payer can print a copy of the bill in Student Self-Service, Student Finance, Account Activity, then View Statement and mail his/her payment (check or money order) along with the remittance portion of the printed bill to the the Office of Student Accounts. Make the check payable to ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ and include the student's ID number on the check.
Mail to:
Office of Student Accounts
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3700 West 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
- E-check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express Online.
- Cash, check or money order accepted at the Office of Student Accounts.
Credit Card Service Fees
Below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) about credit card service fees.
Office of Student Accounts: cash, check, money order.
Online self service portal: e-check, Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover credit cards.