Paying Your Bill
Electronic bills (eBills) are available within the first week of the month. If you are an authorized user, please visit theAuthorized User Portal.Students will receive an email notification in their ACU email account stating that their eBill is available in theWildcat Pay Portal. All charges are due according to the terms on the eBill. Official notification regarding the eBill and other university business is sent to the ACU student email account. Students are responsible for this information and any action that may be required by receiving this information.
To reachfinancial settlementeach semester, students must either: pay the net balance in full, enroll in a Wildcat Pay Plan for the entire net balance, or have an approved loan in place to cover the balance.
For specific instructions on all services the Wildcat Pay Portal offers, download the user guide below!
International Payments
We have partnered with TransferMate to provide seamless international payments through your Wildcat Pay Portal. Log into theWildcat Pay Portal, select Make A Payment, choose TransferMate from the dropdown menu and follow prompts. For more information about making international payments, please watchthis video for easy instructions. We have also partnered withFlywirefor international payments.For instructions on how to make your payment, clickhere.
Navigating the Wildcat Pay Portal
There are several different Wildcat Pay Plans available for different types of students.
Residential Students
Residentialstudents can enroll in a four-, five– or six-monthWildcat Pay Planper semesterfor residential students (these plans charge a $50 fee to enroll and some require a 5-10% down payment at the time of enrollment).
Online Students
Online students can enroll in a single-installmentfor all termsOR a four-installment plan in Spring 1, Summer 1, and Fall 1 OR atwo-installment plan in Spring 2, Summer 2, and Fall 2.
International Students
Please contact Wildcat Central to help with setting up a payment plan at 888-588-6083.
Logging Onto the Wildcat Pay Portal
Learn how to access all the Wildcat Pay Portal’s features.
Download User Guide
Enrolling in a Payment Plan
Learn how to enroll in a payment plan.
Download User Guide
Making a Payment
Learn how to pay balances in the Wildcat Pay Portal.
Download User Guide
Adding a User
Learn how to add an authorized user to your account.
Download User Guide
Wildcat Pay Plans
There are several different Wildcat Pay Plans available for different types of students.
Residential Students
Residentialstudents can enroll in a four-, five– or six-monthWildcat Pay Planper semesterfor residential students (these plans charge a $50 fee to enroll and some require a 5-10% down payment at the time of enrollment).
Online Students
Online students can enroll in a single-installmentfor all termsOR a four-installment plan in Spring 1, Summer 1, and Fall 1 OR atwo-installment plan in Spring 2, Summer 2, and Fall 2.
International Students
Please contact Wildcat Central to help with setting up a payment plan at 888-588-6083.
2024 Summer I Payment Plans (Online)
| One-Time Payment | Biweekly Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | $0 | $50 |
| Open Date | March 28 | March 25 |
| Closing Date | April 25 | April 26 |
| Installment Dates | April 26 | May 1 May 15 May 29 June 12 June 26 July 10 July 24 August 7 |
2024 Summer II Payment Plans (Online)
| One-Time Payment | Two-Month Payment Plan | Biweekly Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | $0 | $50 | $50 |
| Open Date | May 13 | May 15 | May 13 |
| Closing Date | June 20 | June 21 | June 21 |
| Installment Dates | June 21 | July 1 August 1 | July 1 July 15 July 29 August 12 |
2024 Fall Payment Plans (Residential)
| Plan Name | Enrollment Fee | Enrollment Deadline | Installment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Month Wildcat Pay Plan | $50 | July 15 | July 15 August 15 September 15 October 15 November 15 December 15 |
| 5 Month Wildcat Pay Plan | $50 plus 5% Down Payment of Account Balance | July 31 | August 15, September 15 October 15 November 15 December 15 |
| 4 Month Wildcat Pay Plan | $50 plus 10% Down Payment of Account Balance | August 31 (Incoming Students: August 6) | September 15, October 15, November 15, December 15 |
2025 Spring Payment Plans (Residential)
| Plan Name | Enrollment Fee | Enrollment Deadline | Installment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Month Wildcat Pay Plan | $50 | December 31 | January 15 February 15 March 15 April 15 May 15 June 15 |
| 5 Month Wildcat Pay Plan | $50 plus 5% Down Payment of Account Balance | January 31 | February 15 March 15 April 15 May 15 June 15 |
| 4 Month Wildcat Pay Plan | $50 plus 10% Down Payment of Account Balance | January 31 | February 15 March 15 April 15 May 15 |
Tax Forms
1098-T Tax Form
- 1098-T tax forms will be available to students via their Wildcat Pay Portal. They may also receive them via postal mail. Students can change their preferences for receiving this form in their Wildcat Pay Portal.
- All 1098-T tax forms will be made available to students no later than January 31st each year. Note: Not all students receive a 1098-T. If you did not receive one and were expecting to, please visit the1098-T FAQ pageor contact Wildcat Central.
About Credit Refunds
If your student account has a credit balance, ACU will automatically refund the credit via direct deposit only to ACH payment methods saved as your eRefund account within the Wildcat Pay Portal. Prior to the 12th day of class each semester, ACU will begin a weekly process to automatically refund credit balances. Since the refund process is automated, there is no need for students to request refunds.
For more information, visit theCredit Refunds site or view FAQs.
Release of Information
TheFamily Education Right and Privacy Act (FERPA)generally prohibits information released from financial and educational records without the student’s consent except in a limited number of circumstances. For more information about FERPA, pleasevisit the Office of the Registrar page.
If you have questions or problems, feel free to contactWildcat Centralat888-588-6083.
About Late Fees
Late fees will not be charged if payment is received in full by the stated eBill due date. Late fees equal to 1.242 percentwill be charged on total unpaid balances.If you are enrolled in a Wildcat Pay Plan and are current on all scheduled installments, late fees will not be charged.
