Payment Options
Settlement of tuition charges are due by the first day of class each semester as set forth on the Academic Calendar. To avoid a late fee, payments must be posted by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on a payment due date. Please review the Tuition Payment Policy for specific program information and payment due dates. Online payment (Credit Card or eCheck) is Columbia International University's preferred payment method. When paying online, payments are posted to the student account in real-time. Allow 24-48 hours for removal of accounting holds on your student account.
- How to Pay Your Bill
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Online payment (Credit Card or E-Check) is Columbia International University's preferred payment method. When paying online, payments are posted to the student account in real-time. Allow 24-48 hours for removal of accounting holds on your student account.
- Authorized Person
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Students are able to designate someone, such as a parent, guardian or spouse, as an authorized person.
- Payment Plan
- Residential Undergraduate and Dual Enrolled Students ONLY
- Doctoral, Graduate, and Nonstandard Students ONLY
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Columbia International University offers manageable interest-free monthly payment plans for students and those helping them pay for their educational expenses. The plans are designed to enable students and their families to finance their education in a manner that works best for them.
- International Payments
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Columbia International University has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition and fee payment process for our international students. Flywire offers multiple payment options and excellent foreign exchange rates. They’ll ensure your payment arrives safely and accurately.
Columbia International University and Convera GlobalPay for Students have proudly partnered through Nelnet to offer you a simple, secure, and smart way to pay your fees online. Convera's platform is trusted by 800+ institutions worldwide to enable payments in 140+ currencies across 200+ countries and territories. Columbia International University does not accept overpayments on student accounts. Please transfer only the amount due on your student account to avoid delays.
Wire TransfersParents, students, and third parties can pay tuition and fees through a wire transfer between financial institutions. Please include the student's name and student ID number with the transfer notes. Wire transfers will be posted to your student account within 1-3 business days of bank notification.For deposit account information, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 803-807-5016.