How to Pay Your Bill

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. For release of accounting holds, please allow 24-48 hours for processed payment to be posted to your account.

• The Columbia International University is committed to maintaining the security of customer information and follows best practices. You can pay on your account with confidence. We have partnered with Authorize.Net, a leading payment gateway since 1996, to accept credit cards and electronic check payments safely and securely for our customers.

• Housing and Enrollment deposits can be paid online at Admissions Deposit.

Methods of Payment

Online

Payments by either Credit Card or eCheck (electronic check) are accepted online only. To make a Credit Card or eCheck payment, log into MyCIU using your username and password. Click on the Finances tab at the top of your MyCIU homepage. Click on Make Payment under My Financial Account.

Credit Cards

Columbia International University accepts credit card payments from Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Please note that there will be no charge for payments made via credit card.

eCheck

eCheck is a direct debit from your personal U.S. checking or savings account. Payments made by eCheck, are offered at no charge to you. You will need the routing number and account number to process an eCheck.

International Payments

The 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 payment in 140+ currencies across 120+ 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.

Mail

Checks and money orders are the only form of payment that will be accepted through the mail. Using the PDF of your eBill, print and return with your payment. To ensure accurate and timely processing, please make checks payable to Columbia International University and include your Student Identification Number. Allow seven (7) days for mailing to ensure proper credit.

Mail payment to: 

Columbia International University

Administration Building 

Accounting Department

7435 Monticello Road

Columbia, SC 29203

In Person

You may pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card when paying in person. Office of Student Accounts is located in the Administration Building.

Office of Student Accounts is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Lines often form on payment due dates, which makes this method the least convenient way to pay.

College Saving Plan (529)

College Savings Plan payments can be sent directly to Columbia International University. You should work directly with your plan administrator to initiate the payment process.

Mail College Saving Plan payment to: 

Columbia International University

Administration Building 

Accounting Department

7435 Monticello Road

Columbia, SC 29203

 

To ensure accurate and timely processing, please make checks payable to Columbia International University and include your Student Identification Number.

If you would like for Columbia International University to send an invoice on your behalf, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 803-807-5016.

Payment Plan

A payment plan allows you to pay your eBill in several installments spread over the course of a term. If you are enrolled in a payment plan, your billing due dates differ from the normal billing process.

For deposit account information, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 803-807-5016.