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PAYING THE BILLS
Final tuition rates are typically set in July before the fall semester. Tuition
and fees are based on the average costs for full-time students (12 or more
credit hours per semester for undergraduates). Fees include all required
charges for full-time enrollment plus average lab fees. This figure does not
include differential fees, such as for behavioral science or business majors.
It also does not include optional fees, such as for the Calhoun Honors
College. Books and supplies are based on a survey of student expenses
for books and required course work material for all majors. These expenses
will vary by major and other factors (new/used, bookstore/online, hardcopy/
electronic, purchase/rental). Room and board estimates are based on average
bed costs for on-campus housing and the full-access meal plan. In addition
to the costs outlined above, students will have varied personal, medical and
transportation expenses. Consider the cost for trips home, laundry, toiletries
and entertainment as you plan your finances. The student bill will be
available in iROAR in mid-July. A paper bill is not mailed. The bill must
be paid by the payment deadline to avoid late fees and class cancellation.
eCheck is the University’s preferred method of payment and is offered at
no additional processing fee. An eCheck is a direct draft from your checking
account that is applied instantly to your tuition bill. The eCheck payment
option is available in the Student Financial Services section in iROAR.
A physical check may also be turned in to the Student Financial Services
office in G-08 Sikes Hall or by mail. The student’s Clemson ID number
should be written on the check.
Credit cards are also accepted as payment via iROAR but are not accepted
in person. We accept MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa. There
is a processing fee for each credit card payment. Payment Plans are available
through iROAR and require monthly payments throughout the semester.
Additional information is available on the Student Financial Services website.
529 College Savings Plans are accepted by Clemson University. Please
ask your plan administrator to include the student’s Clemson ID number
to ensure proper credit. Payments should be mailed to G-08 Sikes Hall
and must arrive prior to the published payment deadline.
If your student has a S.C. Prepaid Plan, please submit a copy of the “South
Carolina Tuition Prepaid Program Identification Card” to the Office of Student
Financial Services as soon as possible. If your student has another state
prepaid plan, please contact that state’s program administrator and complete
the required forms to use the benefit at Clemson.
How You Can Support
Ask your student to add you as an authorized user via iROAR. Authorized
users are able to access the student’s tuition bill and make payments but
are not authorized to access information such as financial aid or grades.
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