Payment Information

Terms of Payment

The student’s portion of the outstanding balance is due by the University deadline dates:

If you register after the payment deadline, you are required to present full payment at the time of registration or satisfy your bill via financial aid and/or a payment plan. It is the University’s policy that students with outstanding charges will not be permitted to register for courses, move into the residence halls or utilize the food services plan. Academic records will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been satisfied.

Payment Methods

The University has partnered with third party services TouchNet and Flywire to provide a convenient online payment option. TouchNet is available seven days a week, but shuts down from 10 PM to 11 PM each evening.

• For Students: Log onto Self-Service and then click on ‘Payments/Payment Plans/1098T’ in the ‘Financial Information’ section.
• For Parents/Guardians: Student would need to set up an “Authorized User” on TouchNet. Then the “Authorized User” will receive an email with their credentials to login. You should have your student authorize your access to the TouchNet site if you pay your student’s bill.

Paying Online

PAYING ONLINE

• ACH (Electronic Check) via TouchNet

  Using a secure website through TouchNet, you may authorize an electronic debit to your checking or savings account. This service is provided to you free of charge.

• Credit Card via TouchNet

  TouchNet accepts the following credit/debit cards:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • BC Card
  • DinaCard

  Please know that a non-refundable convenience fee, based on the amount of the payment, covers the credit card service and is retained in full by TouchNet, not Fairleigh Dickinson University. The fee will be displayed for your review and acceptance before your payment is processed.

• Wire Transfer (International transfers only) via Flywire

  1. Eliminate hidden bank fees – ensure Fairleigh Dickinson University receives the correct amount.
  2. Save on exchange rates – in most cases you can make payments in your local currency; FlyWire will process the currency exchange offering you wholesale exchange rates– offering you wholesale exchange rates unmatched by traditional banks.
  3. Peace of mind – 24×7 multilingual customer support when you need it most. Know where your payment is in the bank transfer process.

Paying by mail

• Check

  Checks can be made payable to Fairleigh Dickinson University and mailed to the Office of Enrollment Services (see contact card below). Please include the student’s name and seven-digit FDU ID number on the check.

Paying in person

Payment by check or money order is accepted in the Office of Enrollment Services. In addition, FDU offers a secure online payment method. Please see Payment Options for more information.

Returned payments

Payments returned for insufficient funds made through ACH (electronic check) or paper check are subject to a $25.00 charge.

Payment Plans

Fairleigh Dickinson University offers the following three payment plans to help make a college education more affordable.

FDU Deferred Payment Plan

A payment plan is available for the Fall or Spring terms to pay down your charges in 4 monthly installments. A payment plan is also available for Summer term to pay down your charges in 3 monthly installments. 

The deferred payment allows you to make an initial 25% down payment (33% down payment in Summer) on the total balance for the term. A $45 per term application fee is assessed for those who choose this plan. The balance due is then paid in 3 consecutive monthly installments (2 installments in Summer).

Receive email notifications as your plan adjusts.

Setup automatic installment payments -or- pay online at your convenience without scheduling automatic payments.

A separate application must be completed for each semester.

To set up a payment plan

• For Students: Log onto Self-Service and then click on ‘Payments/Payment Plans/1098T’ in the ‘Financial Information’ section.
• For Parents/Guardians: Student would need to set up an “Authorized User” on TouchNet. Then the “Authorized User” will receive an email with their credentials to login. You should have your student authorize your access to the TouchNet site if you pay your student’s bill.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN SETTING UP YOUR PAYMENT PLAN: If your financial aid and/or bill changes, your payment plan will RECALCULATE. If you do not want the University to have the capability to increase or decrease the amount withdrawn from your checking or credit/debit card, DO NOT SELECT “Automatic Payments”.

ENROLL IN PAYMENT PLAN

Corporate Reimbursement Deferred Payment Plan

Students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employers at the end of a semester can enroll in the Corporate Reimbursement Deferred Payment Plan. A 4% carrying charge applied to the entire term balance is due upon enrolling in the plan.

Corporate Reimbursement Forms

Metro Campus and Online   Florham Campus

Corporate Voucher / Direct Payment Plan

• If your employer pays the University directly for tuition and fees, all qualified students must present a tuition voucher to the Office of Enrollment Services at the time of their registration. If they choose to register via the web, the voucher must be submitted within 5 days of registration.

Late Payment Charges

Late payment charges are assessed in accordance with the appropriate schedule below. Such charges will be assessed at the time any payment (full or partial) is made, against the payment made, and shall be added to the then outstanding balance.

*12% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance at the end of the term