The deadline to pay the Fall 2025 tuition and fees is August 25, 2025. The bill is available on MyCSU under the Student Accounts tab, and all billing notifications are sent to your student's BucMail address.
We understand that tuition is a significant investment in your child's education, and we've provided several convenient options for making a payment. To view the most up-to-date account information, please log in to MyCSU, navigate to the Student Accounts tab, and click on the My Account History link.
Failure to pay the bill by the deadline could result in the student's enrollment being dropped.
To receive the billing notifications directly, students can grant third-party access (such as a parent or guardian) through their portal. To do this, they must log in to MyCSU and click on the Student Accounts tab. Then, select the "Payments, E-Bills, Refunds, My Payment Plan" link. In the left-hand menu, click My Account, and choose Send a Payer Invitation. Enter the required information for the parent or guardian and click Send Invitation. The third party will receive an email with a link to create your username and password. Once registered, you will be able to view e-bill statements and make payments on behalf of the student.
Ways to Pay
- Online: You can pay your bill through MyCSU, click on the Student Accounts tab, and then select the Payments, E-Bills, Refunds, My Payment Plan link. Payment can be made securely using financial aid, E-check (ACH), or major credit cards including MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.
- A 2.95% convenience fee is applied for each credit card transaction,
- There is no fee when paying by e-check (ACH).
- By Mail: Make your check or money order payable to Charleston Southern University and send it to: Charleston Southern University, Student Financial Services, 9200 University Blvd. #160, Charleston, SC 29406.
(please be sure to include your student ID number on the check or money order) - In-Person: Payments can be made in person with cash, check, or money order.
Payment Plan Option
Payment plans are available per term. Students can select a payment plan and make their first payment through the My Payment Plan link under the Student Account tab on MyCSU by selecting “Payments, e-bills, e-refunds, My Payment Plan”. Students must enroll in the payment plan each semester if needed.
College Savings Plan (529)
Remember to send a copy of your student bill to your plan administrator as soon as bills are available in MyCSU to ensure timely payments.
3rd Party Billing
Please have all vouchers and forms submitted so we can invoice vendors to receive timely payment.
Employee Tuition Waiver
Employees, please have waivers submitted as soon as possible before the semester begins so your account reflects accurately.
Direct Deposit
Students need to set up a direct deposit account within your MyCSU for potential refunds. Students may enroll or update refund information through the Student Accounts tab on the MyCSU portal by selecting “Payments, e-bills, e-refunds, My Payment Plan”, then select “My Account” from the left side menu.
GradGuard Tuition Insurance Plan
Charleston Southern University partners with GradGuard to offer students tuition insurance. GradGuard’s Tuition Insurance Plan helps students, and their families overcome financial losses from events that force students to withdraw from the term due to a covered medical reason. Learn more by calling GradGuard at 877-794-6603 or visit their website here.
For more information about paying tuition and fees, visit our website. You can reach the Student Financial Services office by emailing sfs@csuniv.edu or calling 843-863-7050, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.