Tarleton accepts a variety of payment methods. All students and authorized users can use the online payment option via Texan Bill Pay in myGateway. For more information, contact Student Accounts at 254-968-9107.
Payments are applied to the student’s oldest payment due first. Example: If the student’s account contains an unpaid balance for a previous semester as well as a balance in the current semester, the previous semester balance will be paid first because it contains the oldest payment due.
If a check accepted by the University is returned unpaid by the bank on which it is drawn, the person presenting it will be required to pay a penalty of $30. If a check that is accepted by the University and processed by ACH (automated clearing house) or by eCheck (Electronic check through Texan Bill Pay), is returned unpaid by the bank on which it is drawn, the student account to which the original payment was applied will be charged a penalty of $30.00 in addition to the amount of the returned item.
eCheck/ACH –Pay online by electronic check from a checking or savings account using banking information such as an account number and routing number (no fee).
Credit Cards – Pay online by credit card. The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Effective May 1, 2023, the service fee for payments made by credit/debit card will be 2.95%. All debit card payments will be processed as a credit card and will be assessed the service fee.
In Person – Pay by cash, check, money order, or cashier’s check. The Business Services office is located in Room 103 of the Administration Building. Office hours are Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
By Mail – Payments by mail must be received by payment deadlines. Please include your student ID and name on all checks and correspondence.
Mailing address:
Tarleton State University
Office of Business Services
Box T-0120
Stephenville, TX 76402
International Payments – International students and their authorized users can pay tuition and fees in their local currency from nearly any country through Texan Bill Pay. Go to the “Make Payment” tab, choose TransferMate in the drop-down menu and follow the prompts.
Payment Plan – Pay by payment plan using one of the interest-free monthly payment plans. A nonrefundable processing fee of $20 will be charged and a late fee of $10 will be added to each installment not received by the due date.
Short-Term Loan – The Short-Term Loan program is a loan for tuition, fees, room, and board, and must be repaid with 1.25% interest within the same semester. A late fee of $10 will be added if the loan is not paid by the due date.
By registering for classes, a student agrees to pay all tuition and required fees associated with their registration, optional services and other fees, whether paying in full or utilizing the Payment Plan. Failure to pay tuition, fees, or other charges may result in penalties, late fees, 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Payments will not be accepted over the phone. Adding classes or charges will increase the amount that is due at each payment.
Payment must be made by the payment deadline or your registration may be canceled due to non-payment. A $100 reinstatement fee will be assessed when re-enrolling.
Student Accounts Office Hours and Location
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Administration Building, Room 103
Tarleton State University
1333 W. Washington St.
Stephenville, Texas 76402
Phone: 254-968-9107
Beginning Fall 2018, Tarleton State University will no longer process credit or debit card payments in-person at the Cashier’s Office. These payments can be processed via online payment option in Texan Bill Pay through myGateway.
Notice to all Students
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.