If you wish to retain an official copy for your records, print a copy of your bill before making a payment or confirming your registration.
If your net payable is zero ($0) because you are using financial aid or a third party covers your tuition and fees, select "Complete registration" and Continue (Fig. 2). You will receive a confirmation that your registration is complete.
Fig. 2
If a balance is due, select "Complete registration" and Continue as in Fig. 2, then choose your method of payment in 1 of the following screens:
Pay by eCheck
To pay your balance in full electronically, select "Make a payment using an eCheck" and Continue (Fig. 3a). The electronic check option is a fast and convenient method to pay eBills directly from a personal checking account drawn on a U.S. bank. There is no surcharge to pay by eCheck. An eCheck deduction will appear on your monthly statement as PENN STATE UNIV BILL PAYMT. To make an eCheck payment, provide the routing and account numbers found at the bottom of your check and the amount you wish to pay. If you need assistance locating the routing and/or account numbers, an example is available on the eLion site to assist you.
Fig. 3a
Pay by Credit Card
To pay your balance in full using your MasterCard, Discover, or American Express, select "Make a payment using a credit card" and Continue (Fig. 3b). There is a 2% convenience fee for each payment made by credit card. Penn State cannot except credit card payments by mail, phone, or in person.
Fig. 3b
Pay by Mail
To pay by check using your bank account, select "Print a remittance stub to send payment by mail" and Continue (Fig. 3c). All check and money orders must be made payable to Penn State. Remit payment to:
The Pennsylvania State University
Office of the Bursar
103 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802-1200
Please include your Penn State ID on your check or money order. You may also make check, cash, or money order payments at any Penn State location. Your canceled check will serve as your receipt. Penn State does not accept post-dated checks. Please do not mail cash. Your payment must be received by the due date indicated on your bill to avoid the $50 Late Payment Fee. Please allow time for processing (5–7 business days) for payments sent through the mail. In addition, returned checks will invoke a $25 Returned Item Fee.
Fig. 3c
