Payment Methods
Your student account is the one-stop shop for paying your tuition and fees online. By making payments online, you will see faster payment posting and updates of your payment status and account balance. Make a payment online using one of the following methods:
Credit Card
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, China Union, JCB, and American Express. All credit card charges include a non-refundable 2.85% convenience fee.
eCheck
An electronic check is a digital version of a traditional paper check. With an eCheck, money is electronically withdrawn from your checking account, transferred over the ACH network, and desposited to the university. You will need your banking account information (Routing and Account Number) to make the payment. There is no processing fee for electronic checks.
International Payments
We partnered with Convera and TransferMate to give you a simple, reliable way to pay. This allows you to pay in your home currency, either online or by bank transfer, with competitive exchange rates and takes the stress and uncertainty out of paying for your tuition.
Which one should I use? TransferMate is available through your student account center, presenting your account balance at the time of payment. With TransferMate, you can confidentially pay your full balance - no shortages or overages! Convera is also a great option for paying, but you need to know your account balance before you begin to make a payment.
Visit the Cashier's Office located in the Estill Building, Suite 103. We are open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Make a payment in person using one of the following methods:
Cash
Check, Cashier's Check, or Traveler's Check
Student's name and SAM ID must be written on all checks. When you provide a check as a payment to SHSU, you authorize us to either use the information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the check as a check transaction.
Money Orders
Need Directions?
Navigate with Google MapsPayment may be mailed, but must be received in our office by 5pm on the payment deadline. You may mail one of the following:
Check, Cashier's Check, or Traveler's Check
Student's name and SAM ID must be written on all checks. When you provide a check as a payment to SHSU, you authorize us to either use the information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the check as a check transaction.
Money Orders
Our Mailing Addresses
If sending by U.S. Mail(USPS)
Sam Houston State University
Cashier's Office
Box 2273
Huntsville, TX 77341-2273
If sending overnight by UPS or Fedex
Sam Houston State University
Cashier's Office
1903 University Ave
Estill Bldg Room 103
Huntsville, TX 77340-2273
SHSU has partnered with Backpack to provide a free, online and more secure way to pay with your 529 plan. Backpack's platform is free to setup & use, and is directly integrated into our Cashier's office so we know as soon as you initiate a payment.
Backpack can also help you manage non-tuition 529 expenses; eligible purchases are covered by their 529 Eligibility Guarantee, meaning less work and worry for you!
Visit our 529 Payments Center for more information about how to pay tuition using your specific 529 Plan, or go directly to the Backpack Portal to make a payment.
Financial Aid will begin to apply to your account 10 days prior to the start of the semester. Check your account before the payment due date to make sure your aid has paid. Aid which has paid will reduce your charges. If your financial aid does not fully cover your charges, the balance will be due by the deadline.
Submit Your Waiver or Exemption
Students can submit tuition assistance waivers and exemptions by emailing cshforms@shsu.edu one week before the start of the semester. Please include:
- Your Name
- Your Sam ID
- Enrolled Term
- Your Waiver Type
External Scholarships are funds received from non-SHSU sources such as booster clubs, employers, foundations, etc. Checks should be sent to Student Account Services along with the completed donor form available below.
How to Apply Scholarships to Student Account
- Complete Scholarship Donor Form
- Write student's Sam ID on check
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Mail check to:
Student Account Services, Attention Scholarships
Sam Houston State University
Box 2273
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2273
When mailing scholarship checks, keep in mind students need time for awards to pay to their account before their payment due date. Please allow 7-10 business days.
Payment Due Dates Learn more about Financial Aid