Account Services
Everything you need to know about costs, understanding your bill, making payments and getting refunds is right here.
Payment Due Dates by Semester
- Fall = August 1
- Spring = January 1
- Summer = July 1
Important Note: Before classes begin, you must pay the full balance on your account (net of aid) or be enrolled in a payment plan. Otherwise, your schedule will be subject to cancellation, and if you are living in campus housing, you will not be permitted to move into your residence hall.
Credit / Debit Card Fee Change
Effective June 1, 2022, Nelnet QuikPAY(R) will increase the service fee to 2.8% for all credit and debit card payments.
Payment Plans
Enrollment Dates for Payment Plans
| Annual Plan cost = $75.00 | |||
| Annual 2022 – 2023 | |||
| Dates of Enrollment | Down Payment Required | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 - July 31 | none | 10 | Aug 1 - May 1 |
| Aug 1 - Aug 17 | 20% | 9 | Sept 1 - May 1 |
| Aug 18 - Sept 7 | 40% | 8 | Oct 1 - May 1 |
| Fall Plan cost = $50.00 | |||
| Fall 2022 | |||
| Dates of Enrollment | Down Payment Required | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12 - July 31 | none | 4 | Aug 1 - Nov 1 |
| Aug 1 - Aug 17 | 25% | 3 | Sept 1 - Nov 1 |
| Aug 18 - Sept 7 | 50% | 2 | Oct 1 & Nov 1 |
Fall 2022
Financial Aid Disbursement:
The initial Financial Aid disbursement is scheduled to be finished by August 11, 2022.
Refunds:
Refunds will begin processing once disbursement is complete.
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Contact Information
Mississippi State University
PO Box 5328
158 Garner Hall
88 Garner Circle, Barr Avenue
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Mailstop: 9701
Phone: 662-325-2071
Fax: 662-325-8236
Email:
studentaccounts@msstate.edu
refunds@msstate.edu