Payment Options

Here is the best payment option for you!

Based on your 529 Plan.
Free
Backpack Pay
Great news! Your best option is to pay through Backpack completely fee free.
Make a Payment
University Preferred
To make a payment, simply:
1
Create your Backpack account and set up your student
2
Set up a tuition payment (immediately notifying the University)
3
Add your Backpack account as a new bank and initiate a withdrawal
Need help? Read our Help Article more detailed instructions.
*Note: Your 529 may impose a hold period on withdrawals to new linked accounts (for the first time only). Don’t worry though! Initiating a payment through Backpack immediately lets your University know you are paying with your 529. Backpack also provides real-time alerts so you know exactly when to make a withdrawal.

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Here are more options that could work for you.
$10-$35
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Priority Delivery Check

Your 529 plan might offer an expedited check delivery option for a fee.

This delivery option can be as quick as three business days, though we still suggest budgeting for at least one week for the check to arrive and get processed by your University.

Free
Physical Check

You are able to send a physical check payment directly from your 529 Portal.

We suggest leaving at least three weeks for the standard delivery check to arrive and get processed by your University.