The Installment Payment Plan, administered by CASHNet, is flexible and convenient.

Each month, you may send a check or opt into automatic payments deducted from your checking, savings, or credit card* account. This payment plan can be combined with any of the low-interest financing options.  Please note the payment plan option is not available for WashU School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), Online Law or Medical School Students.

The number of monthly payments and the amount of each payment depends upon the date you enroll and the plan you select.

Fall Payment Plan

The fall semester Installment Payment Plan will be available in WebSTAC beginning July 1, 2024, until October 31, 2024. Five equal monthly payments on the first of each month, beginning August 1. Enrollment fee $40. If you enroll in the payment plan after the fall semester due date of August 20, you may be subject to a monthly 2 percent late fee.

Sample Fall Payment Schedules

Enroll by July 25

5 payments

First payment due

Aug. 1

Second payment due

Sep. 1

Third payment due

Oct. 1

Fourth payment due

Nov. 1

Fifth payment due

Dec. 1

Enroll by July 26-Aug. 25

4 payments

First payment due

Sep. 1

Second payment due

Oct. 1

Third payment due

Nov. 1

Fourth payment due

Dec. 1

Spring Payment Plan

The spring semester Installment Payment Plan will be available in WebSTAC beginning December 1, 2024, until March 31, 2025. Five equal monthly payments on the first of each month, beginning January 1. Enrollment fee $40. If you enroll in the payment plan after the spring semester due date of January 21, you may be subject to a monthly 2 percent late fee.

Sample Spring Payment Schedules

Enroll by Dec. 25

5 payments

First payment due

Jan. 1

Second payment due

Feb. 1

Third payment due

Mar. 1

Fourth payment due

Apr. 1

Fifth payment due

May 1

Enroll by Dec. 26-Jan. 25

4 payments

First payment due

Feb. 1

Second payment due

Mar. 1

Third payment due

Apr. 1

Fourth payment due

May 1

To enroll

Incoming students will be invited to activate their WUSTL Key ID and Password and sign in to WebSTAC by June. In WebSTAC, students can select “Billing & Bear Bucks,” then “Pay/View My Bills” to authorize others to view and pay their bill online. Once invited by the student, parents can log in to view billing statements, make payments, or select available Installment Payment Plan options.

During the online enrollment process, students will create a unique username for their parent/other user, which is required to manage the student’s account online. Parents/other users can then use the CASHNet ebilling portal to view the student’s account status, payment history, and online statements; make payments; and sign up for Installment Payment Plans.

For more information about completing the Installment Payment Plan application, contact CASHNet at 800-339-8131.

* Note: CASHNet accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or Discover. A 2.85% surcharge is added to all credit card payments.

Compare Your Options

Financial Comparison Worksheet

We encourage you to use our Financial Planning Comparison Worksheet to estimate your monthly payments and compare the Installment Payment Plan with other financing options.

Financial Comparison Worksheet

Financial Information for Parents and Families

For more information on the different financing options available to you, please view our Financial Information for Parents & Families Brochure.

Financial Information for Parents and Families