HOW TO PAY
You must have one of these payment arrangements in place by the payment due date or your class registration may be canceled. If you are unable to attend, it is up to you to drop your courses. The only way to get a 100% credit of your tuition and mandatory fee charges is to drop your courses by the add/drop deadline. If you remain registered past the add/drop deadline, you are no longer eligible for a 100% credit of tuition and mandatory fees. See the withdrawal refund schedule for details about pro-rated credits of tuition and mandatory fees when you withdraw completely from the semester.
Payment by Check, Wire, or Credit/Debit Card
Paying your student account balance online via PantherPay is the FASTEST payment method!
GSU is Going Cashless! Effective November 1, 2024 - The Cashier's Office will not accept cash but they will accept other forms of payment as described below.
Online Payments using PantherPay via PAWS: Electronic check or credit/debit card payments are accepted. Georgia State accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit/debit cards for student account payments. There is a 2.95% or $3.00 minimum convenience fee for paying with a credit/debit card. It is FREE to pay with an electronic check.
Mail Options:
Send check/money order payments to:
Georgia State University
Attn: Cashiering Services
P.O. Box 5099
Atlanta, GA 30302-5099
Please include the student’s name and Panther ID number on the check/money order.
*Special delivery mailing address*
Georgia State University
Attn: Cashiering Services
33 Gilmer Street, Sparks Hall, Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30303
Please include the student’s name and Panther ID number on the check/money order.
In-person at any campus cashier window with a check, money order, or cashier's check. Card payments are not accepted in person, online only. For office locations, hours, and telephone numbers, click here.
International Payments: International payments must be sent through Flywire. Log into PAWS and select the “International Payment” button in the “My Bill” section.
Flywire payments received at Georgia State University only cover the student account balance. Any remaining Flywire funds above your student account balance will be returned to the sender via Flywire. Please note a fee may be assessed to process the refund to Flywire. If you would like your funds held until the next semester, email [email protected] for assistance.
Returned Check Payments: A $35 returned payment fee will be posted as a charge to your student account whether the student paid with the check or a third party.
Any student who has one returned check payment on their account will receive a balance due hold. Once the returned check is paid and the account balance is zero, the hold will be removed within 24 hours.
If the same student has a second returned check payment (or, a combination of a returned check and a returned credit card), the student will receive a payment restriction hold.
Returned Card Payments: A service fee and additional processing fees may be posted as a charge to your student account whether the student paid with a credit card or a third party.
Any student who has one returned card payment on their account will receive a balance due hold. Once the returned card payment is paid and the account balance is zero, the hold will be removed within 24 hours.
If the same student has a second returned card (or, a combination of a returned credit card and a returned check), the student will receive a payment restriction hold.
Payment Restriction Hold - Students with a payment restriction hold, are not eligible to enroll in the payment plan. Students may appeal the payment restriction hold by submitting the Payment Restriction Hold Appeal form.
Financial Aid
You may be eligible for financial assistance (loans, scholarships, grants) to help with your college expenses. Review the financial aid process for information about applying. Be sure to complete all your outstanding requirements by the payment due date, or be prepared to use another method to pay your balance. Any amount not covered by your financial aid award must be paid by the deadline using another approved method.
Tuition & Fee Waivers
Graduate students who are hired as research or teaching assistants are eligible for full or partial tuition waivers. Tuition waivers are considered to be financial assistance also, and are awarded by the hiring department. Tuition waivers must be processed by the fee payment deadline, or you will be required to choose another method to pay your balance. Certain students may be eligible other types of tuition waivers and waiver of mandatory fees.
Sponsored Billing
Some employers and agencies assist students with their educational costs. To have your bill paid by a third party, formal billing arrangements must be set up and approved by Student Accounts before the term begins.
Georgia State Payment Plan
The Georgia State Payment Plan allows a student to defer payment for up to 50% of the current term’s tuition and mandatory fees OR 50% of their account balance, whichever is less. For more details visit the payment plan page.
Graduate Assistant Payment Plan
This installment option allows graduate assistants to defer payment of their mandatory fees. For more details visit the GAPP page.
Chapter 33 Veterans Benefits
Some Veterans may be eligible for assistance with their educational expenses. You will need to apply to the Veterans Administration and have your schedule certified by our Veterans Services office. Tuition assistance programs such as Go Army are handled through sponsored billing.
AmeriCorps Vouchers
AmeriCorps is a program that provides tuition vouchers for volunteers in service to America. To use your AmeriCorps vouchers, you must first request funds via the AmeriCorps website.
Contact Us
Got Questions?
The Student Financial Management Center and the Offices of Student Accounts and Financial Aid are available to assist you despite the office physical closure. View Panther Answer to contact us.
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Student Financial Management Center is using Virtual Advising Appointments to assist students with questions regarding financial aid and student accounts. Please click below to schedule an appointment.