Payment Options and Deadlines
Fall 2009
Pre-Registration Due Date: August 21, 2009
(For all students who register by August 21, 2009)
Late Registration Due Date: August 28, 2009
(For all students who register between August 24-26, 2009)
Payment Plan Information
You must enroll for the payment plan in the Texan Bill Pay System.
Due Dates for Payment Plan
1st Payment due: August 21, 2009 (50% of total bill)
2nd Payment due: September 24, 2009 (25% of total bill)
3rd Payment due: October 29, 2009 (25% of total bill)
There is a $20.00 processing fee associated with the Payment Plan.
Short-term Loan Information
Short-term loans are available throught the Financial Aid Office for tuition and fees and books. For a printable short-term loan application, go to the Financial Aid web site or contact Financial Aid at 254-968-9070. Short-term loan applications and the payment plan agreement must be completed and returned to Financial Aid prior to the designated due date. All short-term loans must be paid back to the University by December 1, 2009.
Accepted Forms of Payment
The Office of Business Services is proud to announce the arrival of the new online payment service called Texan Bill Pay. We will now offer Online Payment Plan Enrollment, Electronic Refunds, Guest/Parent Access, Electronic check payments, as well as online statement viewing. Click here to find out more.
Payment for tuition, fees, room and meal plans are made to the Tarleton State University Office of Business Services. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, cashier's check, debit or credit card. The University accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
How do I pay my tuition and fees?
- Web Payments - by credit card can be made by accessing your student account in Texan Bill Pay via DuckTrax.
- In Person - at the cashier’s window located in the TAMUCT main building. The cashier’s window is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- By Mail - to the following address: Tarleton State University, Attn: Business Office, Killeen, Texas 76549. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.
- By Phone - Please call 254-519-5408 or 254-519-5455.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you decide not to attend for the semester or session, you must drop your course(s) thru DuckTrax or inform the Registrar’s Office in person or writing before the due date. Otherwise, you may be held responsible for tuition and fees and/or any financial aid that has posted to your account and you will receive grades of “F”.
Obligation to Pay Tuition, Required Fees, Other Fees and Charges for Optional Services
By registering for classes, students agree to pay all tuition and required fees associated with their registration, optional services and other fees, whether paying in full or utilizing the installment payment option. Failure to pay tuition, fees or other charges may result in penalties, late registration fees and/or possible cancellation. Unpaid tuition, fees, and other charges are subject to Tarleton State University's collection policy and the student will be responsible for all expenses incurred to collect the account.
NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS
In an effort to reduce processing costs, Tarleton State University will begin processing paper checks electronically effective July 23, 2008. If you deliver a check in-person or mail it to the University, your paper check will be converted to an electronic Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction. For your reconciliation purposes, these checks will now appear on your monthly bank statement as an Electronic Debit.
If you do not wish to have your account electronically debited, please speak with the Business Office staff concerning your options when paying by check.

