To make a one-time payment, log in to your student portal and go to:

Hamburger Menu >> My Student Account >> Payment Portal >> Make a Payment.

From there, you can enter your payment amount and method (eCheck or credit/debit card).

Students making payments from outside the U.S. can use our international payment portal, typically powered by providers like Flywire or PayMyTuition. These services allow you to pay in your home currency, offer competitive exchange rates, and ensure your payment is tracked and delivered securely to the university. Visit Flywire for instructions on how to make your payment.

To use a 529 College Savings Plan to pay your tuition or fees, you’ll typically need to request a disbursement directly from your plan provider. Since processing can take time, request disbursements early to avoid late fees. The funds can either be sent:

• Directly to the university – Be sure to include your full name and student ID on the payment to ensure proper processing.
• To the account holder – You can then make a payment to the school yourself.

Please be aware of the following potential fees associated with unpaid balances and missed payments:

• Late Settlement Fee ($200): Students who do not have an account settlement agreement in place by the designated deadline will be charged a $200 late fee. This fee may be appealed in person. This applies regardless of the remaining balance and is intended to promote timely payment and financial accountability for the semester.
• Late Payment Plan Fee ($30): If you are enrolled in an in-person payment plan and miss a scheduled monthly payment, a $30 late fee will be assessed for each missed, late or partial installments (cannot appeal). After three late payments, the payment plan may be canceled, and the full remaining balance will become immediately due, and an account hold will be applied.

We offer two types of payment plans to help you manage your semester balance:

• Auto-Draft Plan: Set up through your student portal, this plan automatically drafts monthly payments from your chosen payment method. A $62 startup fee applies. Fall and Spring semesters only.
• In-Person Plan: Set up with our office, this plan requires you to make manual payments by the 15th of each month. A small down payment is required to get started. To request an in person payment plan, please go here: In Person Payment Plan
• Extended In-Person Plan: Similar to the In-Person Plan, this extended plan is set up through our office and requires manual monthly payments by the 15th of each month over a period of 36 months. While on this plan, you will not be eligible to register for any future semesters until the balance is paid in full. A small down payment is required to enroll.

A Student Business Office hold is placed on your account when there is an unresolved financial issue, such as an unpaid balance. This hold can prevent registration, and access to other university services until the balance is resolved.

If you are no longer enrolled, you are still responsible for any remaining balance on your student account. Balances not paid within 90 days of leaving the university may be sent to collections. You can resolve your balance by paying over the phone, visiting our office, or requesting an extended payment plan.

If a balance remains unpaid, it may be turned over to a third-party collection agency. Our university partners with Williams & Fudge, a professional collections agency that assists in recovering unpaid student account balances. If your account has been referred to them, you can contact Williams & Fudge directly at 1-800-849-9791 to make payment arrangements.

A true credit on a student account means there is an actual overpayment or excess funding, resulting in a negative balance. This amount can typically be refunded to the student or applied to future charges.

• Processing Time
  • After your aid posts, the system needs 14 days to finalize and prepare your refund.
• Notification from Herring Bank
  • Once your refund is sent to the clearinghouse, you’ll receive an text message from Herring Bank notifying you that your disbursement is on the way.
• Direct Deposit Selection Required
  • You must log into your student portal and make a direct deposit selection to indicate where you want the funds sent.
• Disbursement Timing
  • After setting up your direct deposit, it may take up to 48 hours for the funds to appear in your chosen account.

Herring Bank is LCU’s banking partner and offers students a faster way of receive their stipends through direct deposit. Any emails from them are legitimate and not considered a risk.

The Loan Disbursement Form allows you to choose how you want any excess loan funds (stipends) to be handled—either moved to future terms in the same academic year, refunded to you or held on account until the end of the semester. Completing this form ensures your loan is disbursed according to your preference. You can access the form here: Loan Disbursement Form