St Edward's University

529 Payments Center

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Our 529 Payments Center is here to make paying tuition with a 529 as easy and stress free as possible.

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St. Edward’s has partnered with Backpack for digital 529 payments.

We heard you loud and clear. Physical checks from your 529 plans were a nightmare to deal with (they are for us too!).

Backpack’s 529 Spending Account is free to setup & use and directly integrated into our Business Office so we know as soon as you make a payment.

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Pay tuition with 529 online (for free!)
No more physical checks getting lost in the mail

Access to the only 529 Spending Account
Pay tuition, buy supplies and track expenses

Real-time payment updates
Email notifications to keep you in the know

IRS Audit Support
Guidance and resources to help you through

Eligibility Guarantee
Reimbursement of taxes and penalties*

*See our 529 Eligibility Guarantee Terms and Conditions for more details.

FAQs

Where do I send a check if that’s my best option?

Send your 529 paper check to:
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St. Edward's University
169 Madison Ave #2477
New York, NY 10016

How do I create a Backpack account?

Creating a Backpack account allows you to withdraw funds from your 529 and pay your University online. Backpack will always be available to walk you through how to setup your account and make payments (simply start a chat with us below). If you prefer step through the setup yourself, you can read this step-by-step guide in our Help Center.

How do I link my Backpack account to my 529?

Backpack supports 100% of 529 plans, either through our automated linking capability or by walking you through step by step instructions. Go to the top of this page, select your 529 plan and click “See my Payment Options” for the best linking and payment methods for you.

How do I withdraw 529 funds to my Backpack account?

Once you have linked your 529 to your Backpack account, you simply need to initiate a withdrawal. For more information, see our detailed step-by-step guides tailored to your 529 for how to initiate a withdrawal from your 529 to your Backpack account.

How does Backpack know where to send my payment?

Backpack sends your payment directly to the right place thanks to our partnership with your university, ensuring we always have the most up-to-date payment details for hassle-free transactions.

St Edward's University

529 Payments Center

Let's get you started

Pay Online with Backpack

Important Dates

Academic Year 2024/25

FAQs

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