Installment Plan
Payment plans are available!
- Installment plans can be set up by students or authorized third parties by logging into the Student Account Manager and choosing the option that works best for you. These installment plans are designed for current semester balances only; payment agreements are used for past-due balances and can be found here.
- The total installment plan will be divided into equal payments based on the plan you choose.
- A reminder will be sent to the person that set up the installment plan shortly before a payment is due.
- We strongly recommend you enroll in auto-pay but not required. Installments can be paid via your bank account or credit card (subject to 2.95% service fee). Please note, the service fee will be increased to 3% beginning May 5, 2025.
Students and authorized users visit the Student Account Manager (SAM) for access to billing and payment information including online payment options, payment plans, on-demand statements, and setting up direct deposit for student refunds.
Due to Millersville University’s participation in the OneSIS project, the Office of Student Accounts anticipates the SAM platform and all payment components to be unavailable from April 10 – 25, 2025. OneSIS (One Student Information System) is a State System project to migrate all universities to the Ellucian-managed Banner Student Information System in the Cloud.
Please see below for upcoming important dates:
In-person payments will not be processed beginning Thursday, 4/10/25 through approximately 4/21/25.
Online payments via SAM will be unavailable from Tuesday, 4/9/25 through 4/24/25.
Last day refunds will be processed will be on Friday, 4/4/25. They will resume Friday, 4/25/25.
Summer 2025 bills will be available on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Summer and Fall 2025 Payment Plans will be available after the migration is completed.
Newly Admitted students will not have access to SAM until May 1, 2025.**
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Important Dates
Summer 2025: Enrollment opens on April 21, 2025. Last payment will be due on July 5, 2025.
Payment Option
First Installment Due
Last Day to Enroll
3-Month Plan
05/05/2024 05/18/2024 Fall 2025: Enrollment opens on April 21, 2025. Last payment will be due on October 5, 2025.
Payment Option
First Installment Due
Last Day to Enroll
6-Month Plan
05/05/2025 05/18/2025 5-Month Plan
06/05/2025
06/18/2025
4-Month Plan
07/05/2025
07/18/2025
3-Month Plan
08/05/2025
08/18/2025
Spring 2026: Enrollment opens on October 7, 2025. Last payment will be due on April 5, 2026.
Payment Option
First Installment Due
Last Day to Enroll
6-Month Plan
11/05/2025 11/18/2025 5-Month Plan
12/05/2025
12/18/2025
4-Month Plan
01/05/2026
01/18/2026
3-Month Plan
02/05/2026
02/18/2026
Installment plans are not available for Winter semester.
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What amount should I enter for the installment plan?
Enter your current account balance, located on the landing page of SAM. A calculator tool is presented during enrollment to assist students who are anticipating additional external funding or charges.
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How do I increase or decrease the total budget of my installment plan?
The plan owner may adjust the budget up or down at any time. However, adjustments made three or less days before the due date may not impact your payment amount until the following installment. To adjust your balance:
- click on the ‘Payment Plans’ navigation option when logged into the Student Account Manager
- choose ‘Edit Payoff Amount’
- type your new budget amount in the display box
- remember to Save
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Can more than one installment plan be present on a single student account?
Yes, more than one party may enroll in an installment plan for a single student. An enrollment fee is charged for each plan.
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What fees are associated with installment plans?
A $30 enrollment fee must be paid upon enrollment. A plan is not active until this fee is paid. After a 3-day grace period, a late fee of $25 will be assessed for any missed installments. Returned electronic check payments will be charged $35.
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How do I update my saved payment method?
Students will log into their SAM portal and authorized users will log into the Authorized User Portal.
To update a payment method using bank account information: Click on the Personal Profile menu located on the right side of the screen. Click on the Payment Profile tab where you will dee a display of all Saved Payment Methods. Choose to Add New Payment Method and this will prompt you through the necessary steps of linking a new account. Previously saved banking information can not be edited. If a payment failed, you must add a new payment method and then delete the method associated with your failed payment.
Once you have successfully saved a new payment method, click on the Payment Plans tab in the gold bar near the top of the page. Next, click on the gray Update all methods button that appears under your installment details, which will open a pop-up on the screen. Use the Select Method drop-down menu to choose your newly saved payment profile. Don't forget to Save your changes!
To update a payment method using credit card information: Click on the Payment Plans tab in the gold bar near the top of the page. Next, click on the gray Update all methods button that appears under your installment details, which will open a pop-up on the screen. Use the Select Method drop-down menu to choose Update PayPath and click Save. A box should pop up asking if you would like to Continue to pay through PayPath - choose OK. The next few screens will prompt you through the necessary steps of linking a new credit card. Don't forget to Save your changes! -
Can a plan owner unenroll?
No, this can only be done by Office of Student Accounts staff. If a plan owner has a compelling reason to unenroll from the installment plan, please email osa@millersville.edu with the student M# associated with the plan and the reason for requesting unenrollment. Unenrollment is not guaranteed.
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Important Notes About Enrollment
After the due date of your final payment, any unpaid installments will revert to Millersville as an amount due on your student account and may prevent registration for future semesters until the balance is paid. If you make a change to your enrollment, please review the budget of your plan to ensure your installments fully cover your balance due.