college of charleston parent payment portal

How do I set up a payment plan with mycharleston?

Once the tuition statement is received you are given an option to enter MyCharleston (students) or eBill (authorized users). Select the payment plan tab. Follow the prompted steps until you have received confirmation that the payment plan as been set-up properly.

What forms of payment does College of Charleston accept?

College of Charleston accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards. There is a 2.85% convenience fee each time a credit or debit card is used online. Payments can also be made in person at the Treasurer's Office or through the mail with a check.

How does a student sign on to mycharleston?

The student should sign on to MyCharleston using their College of Charleston ID (Email Address) as the ID. ***Note: The eBill Links outside of MyCharleston are for Authorized Users only***

How do I enroll in the payment plan?

5. How do I enroll in the payment plan? Once the tuition statement is received you are given an option to enter MyCharleston (students) or eBill (authorized users). Select the payment plan tab. Follow the prompted steps until you have received confirmation that the payment plan as been set-up properly.

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What is payment schedule?

The payment schedule calculates the balance remaining after financial aid is applied; financial aid funds, such as loans, scholarships, grants, etc. are not recognized as payments toward the payment plan. Students may still elect to make full payment at time of registration.

How much is the first payment on the Four Payment Plan?

The Four Payment Plan requires a first payment of 25% of the total amount due, plus the Payment Plan Fee; The Three Payment Plan requires a first payment of 33.33% of the total amount due, plus the Payment Plan Fee;

Where to send payment to College of Charleston?

Payments may also be mailed to the Treasurer’s Office at: College of Charleston Treasurer’s Office. 66 George St. Charleston SC 29424.

How to contact LOAS for denial of loan?

All loan denial appeals are handled by LOAS. LOAS may be contacted at (800) 557-7394. If the decision was based on accurate information, the applicant may exercise the option to obtain an endorser (similar to a co-signer) on the loan. The LOAS will include an endorser promissory note with the denial letter.

How to qualify for Federal Direct PLUS?

Federal Direct PLUS awards are based upon credit. To qualify for the loan, the PLUS borrower must first pass a credit check. The credit check will end in approval or denial. Begin the Master Promissory Note process. Read the information provided upon completion of a successful credit check.

What happens to interest when a loan is deferred?

If your loan is deferred, interest will accrue on the loan during the deferment. You may choose to pay the accrued interest or allow the interest to capitalize when the deferment period ends. Your loan servicer will notify you when your first payment is due.

What is parent loan?

The Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is available to undergraduate students in a degree program. If the student is enrolled at least half-time, the parent may borrow up to the total of the Estimated Cost of Attendance less Veterans Benefits and all other financial aid resources. Parents of independent students are not eligible ...

Who must be the parent borrower on FAFSA?

The parent borrower must be the student's biological or adoptive parent (step parent if listed on the FAFSA) The student must be a dependent undergraduate student who is enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program. The student must have a completed FAFSA on file with CofC.

Does LOAS run credit checks?

LOAS will process the loan and run a credit check on the parent borrower. The credit decision is not based on credit score, but on negative items in your credit file, such as past due accounts, charged‐off accounts, liens, bankruptcies, repossessions, etc. A PLUS loan approval does not insure future PLUS loan approvals, ...

Does a PLUS loan affect future loans?

A PLUS loan approval does not insure future PLUS loan approvals, as that will be based on the information in your credit file at the time of application. If your credit is denied LOAS will notify the applicant and identify the name & phone number of the agency that reported the adverse credit status.

How do I enroll in the payment plan?

Once the tuition statement is received you are given an option to enter MyCharleston (students) or eBill (authorized users). Select the payment plan tab. Follow the prompted steps until you have received confirmation that the payment plan as been set-up properly.

Can I pay by credit card or check online?

Yes. Both eBill and MyCharleston provide options for paying online with credit/debit cards or checks. College of Charleston accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards. There is a 2.85% convenience fee each time a credit or debit card is used online.

What if I do not pay my bill on time?

It is imperative that all due dates are abided by. Failure to pay the balance due (whether paying the entire balance or the first payment of the payment plan) will lead to cancellation of the student’s schedule. Although a student can re-register if their schedule has been canceled, there is no guarantee that the same classes will be available.

What if I have questions about my bills or payments?

The Treasurer’s Office can be reached at 843.953.5572 or by e-mailing us at treasurer@cofc.edu. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, except for the third Tuesday of each month, when we open at 9:00am. Our office is open to the public for payments Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.*

Instructions for adding additional users to eBill

The student should sign on to MyCharleston using their College of Charleston ID (Email Address) as the ID. ***Note: The eBill Links outside of MyCharleston are for Authorized Users only***

Instructions for setting up direct deposit refunds

The student must log on to MyCharleston at my.cofc.edu. (This option is only available under the student MyCofC login.)