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:

Create your Backpack account and set up your student

Set up a tuition payment (immediately notifying the University)

Link your 529 and initiate a withdrawal, all from Backpack!

Need help? Read our Help Article more detailed instructions.

*Note: Your 529 imposes a 15 day hold 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

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Direct (If Urgent)

Your 529 can send an ACH payment for a fee. This option can be accessed through your 529 portal.

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Create your Backpack account and link your account for a free and seamless payment experience next time!

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$15

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Priority Delivery Check

Your 529 plan offers an expedited check delivery option for $15 per payment.

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.

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