Office of Student Accounts

Office of Student Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions about Student Accounts

  • Your Federal Direct Loans will be deducted from your bill at the start of each semester, provided that you have completed all necessary paperwork.

  • Housing deposits are tracked in a separate account, much like the security deposit paid to a landlord. When a student moves out of university housing after fully completing a housing contract, the deposit is refunded, less any damage charges.

  • The Orientation Fee applies to all services available to new students and makes them part of SJU. It also includes Freshman only activities that happen throughout the year and Move In Day and Move In Weekend. 

  • Cash, Check, Credit Card (American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard), and Electronic Check please note anyone who uses a credit card to pay a tuition account will be charged a non-refundable convenience fee equal to 2.99% of the transaction. We no longer accept Visa as a form of payment. Electronic Checks have no convenience fee.

    View all payment options.

  • Saint Joseph's University offers flexible payment plans through Nelnet. The plans vary in length to allow you to pick a plan that works best for you.

    For more information about Nelnet payment plans visit https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/SJU or call 1.800.609.8056.

  • SJU has an Employer Deferral payment plan option.  To enroll, please log onto Nelnet via the Nest and on the page that displays your payment options, simply choose the 1-payment option due after the semester has ended.  For example, Fall semester Employer Deferral payment is due in February.

  • Pay Online

    Saint Joseph's University recommends making your payments online to ensure quicker processing of your payments. To pay online with a checking account (using your routing and account numbers) is easy, and no additional fees are applied.

    NOTE: THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ACCEPT MONEY MARKET OR INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTS. ONLY REGULAR SAVINGS AND/OR CHECKING ACCOUNTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

    If you wish to pay with a credit card, please note that a convenience fee (approx. 2.99%) will be applied. All online payments will be posted immediately to the student’s account.

    Pay by Check

    In order for your paper check to be processed properly, please include the bottom portion of your remittance from your Electronic Bill with your check. Always include your name and your 8 digit student ID # in the memo line of the check.

    Checks should be made payable to “Saint Joseph’s University” and mailed to:

    SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
    OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCOUNTS
    5600 CITY AVENUE – BL-122
    PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131-1395

    Please note that not including the remittance slip, including other documents besides the remittance slip, or sending the check via certified delivery will delay the processing of your payment.

    Pay by Wire Transfers

    Please contact The Office of Student Accounts at bursarsoffice@sju.edu for information on how to make a wire transfer payment.