Payment Options

Student Accounts accepts payments online, by mail, in person, and via phone. We also accept payments through employer reimbursement and direct billing programs.

Online Payments

Students and authorized payers can make electronic check payments, establish payment plans, and make international payments online via FisherPay.

Using a Checking or Savings Account

Secure online payments that automatically debit a checking or savings account can be made in FisherPay. Payments can be made only from bank accounts in the United States.

Each time an online payment is made by the student or an authorized payer, an email with a confirmation number will be sent. Payments are posted to the student's account at the time of transaction.

For more details about how to pay online using a checking or savings account, please view our FisherPay Guide.

Payment Plan

Fisher has an affiliation with Nelnet Business Solutions. Nelnet offers easy online enrollment for interest-free payment plans, which allow families to finance their balance over the course of the semester.

Students/families who choose to establish a payment plan must enroll online and set up automatic payment deductions from a checking or savings account. There is a $40 enrollment fee per semester to enroll in the payment plan. A down payment is also required on the date of enrollment.

The Spring 2025 Payment Plan is available. Dates to enroll by for spring 2025:

Dates to Enroll in Fisher Payment Plan - Spring 2025
Last Day to Enroll Online Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments
Dec 18 none 5 Dec - Apr 
Dec 19 - Jan 9 20% 4 Jan - Apr
Jan 10 - Feb 8* 25% 3 Feb - Apr

*Option for students with a due date after January 8, 2025.

You must establish a payment plan by the due date on your bill for your account to be considered settled. We offer a range of enrollment dates to accommodate for different bill due dates. Payments are processed on the 20th day of each month until the balance is paid in full.

NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!

Detailed steps for online enrollment can be found in our FisherPay Guide. For additional help establishing a payment plan, please call Nelnet at (800) 609-8056.

International Payments

St. John Fisher University has partnered with Flywire to streamline the international payment process. Flywire allows you to pay securely from any country and any bank, typically in your home currency.

By making your payment with Flywire you can:

  • Track your payments from start to finish
  • Save on bank fees and exchange rates
  • Contact their multilingual customer support team with any questions, day or night

International payments through Flywire can be made online via FisherPay. For additional details please see our FisherPay Guide. If you have questions about making an international payment, visit the Flywire help page.

Employer Payments

Payment/Reimbursement from Employer

If your employer will pay your tuition charges upon completion of the semester, you may use the Payment/Reimbursement from Employer Plan (PREP) form to defer your balance. A completed PREP form must be submitted to Student Accounts by the due date on your bill to avoid a late fee. The PREP form is available in our office and on our Documents and Forms page. Note: Only the portion of your bill that your employer agrees to pay will be deferred. All other amounts should be paid by the due date on your bill.

Direct Billing to Your Employer

You may defer your balance if your employer will pay the College in full upon receipt of a bill. You must provide Student Accounts with a letter from your employer stating your name, the semester, the dollar amount they will pay, and where the bill should be sent. The letter should be submitted to Student Accounts by the due date on your bill in order to avoid a late fee.

Additional Ways to Pay Your Bill

Mail

Payments by check or money order made payable to "St. John Fisher University" must include the student's name and ID number. Payments can be mailed to:

Student Accounts
St. John Fisher University
3690 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

In Person

Cash and check payments can be processed in person at the Cashier window on the 2nd floor of Kearney Hall during regular business hours.

Phone

Payments from a checking or savings account can be processed over the phone. Please have your checking/savings account number and routing number ready when calling, as well as the student ID number.

NYS 529 College Savings Program

If you have invested in a 529 plan, you will need to contact your account administrator to request payment be issued to St. John Fisher University. Payments can be mailed to Student Accounts at the address provided above. Visit the 529 College Savings Plan website or 529 Plans: Questions and Answers page from the IRS for additional details about the program.