Managing Your Educational Investment

College is a big investment in your future. And the MSU Texas Business Office is here to help you manage it. We will work with you on the financial items that keep your student account in order, including tuition payments, payment plans, and refunds.

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Tuition & Costs

When you make the decision to attend MSU Texas, you are making a smart choice for your future and your finances. We have been named a Best Value College year after year, with the tuition and costs to back it up. Plus, opting in to our Fixed Tuition Plan means your tuition rate will stay the same for the four years you're a student, so you can plan your future with confidence.

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Do You Need to Set Up a Payment Plan?

Payment plans can help make tuition payments more manageable. We offer the Installment Plan and the Emergency Tuition and Fee Loan (ETFL) to add flexibility to your payment timeline.
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Is Your Account Past Due?

A past-due account results in an account hold that may prevent you from registering for classes, requesting transcripts, or receiving your diploma until the hold is removed, so you will want to take swift action. If your account is past due, we are here to help you get back on track. The first step is to set up an appointment with us.
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Are You Expecting a Refund?

Refunds for excess financial aid awards or withdrawn or dropped classes can be issued electronically or by check. Learn how we process refunds and how to set up an E-Refund profile.

Understanding FERPA & Knowing Your Rights

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a United States federal law that protects the confidentiality of a student's educational information and records. It maintains your right to determine your desired level of data protection.
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Additional Resources

1098-T

The 1098-T form reports tuition charged and financial aid awarded to students enrolled in courses during the calendar year for which they receive academic credit. The information reported on a 1098-T form helps students evaluate their eligibility for certain federal tax benefits.

My Texas Future

The My Texas Future website is a one-stop source of information to help students and parents plan for, apply to, and pay for college in Texas. Explore their website for resources to help you find the college path that makes sense for you personally.
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What is the Senate Bill 1210?

Senate Bill 1210 states that recipients of Texas state exemptions and/or waivers must meet Financial Aid's satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirement of a grade point average of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students, and males must be registered for Selective Service. If you are in Excessive Hours status, you may not be eligible for some exemptions. To request an evaluation of suspended exemptions and/or waivers, follow the link below and complete the exemption/waiver form.

Mission Statement

As trustees of the financial records and guardians of the University's assets and liabilities, the mission of the Business Office is toe provide exceptional assistance to students with the necessary services to fulfill their financial obligations to the University while maintaining the University's commitment to an affordable education. These services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University to ensure sound fiscal responsibility.

The Business Office is dedicated to providing superior customer service to students, staff, faculty, departments, and outside constituents with a focus on accuracy, accountability, availability, efficiency, professionalism and integrity.

Business Office FAQs

What is the deadline to make my tuition payment?

Payment or payment arrangements must be applied to student accounts no later than 5 p.m. on the 12th class day of the semester (4th class day for summer semester sessions). This includes payments for classes added during the add/drop period.

How can I pay my tuition?

Payments can be made at the Business Office or by mail with check, cashier's check, or money order, or online with a credit or debit card. To make a payment online, log in to your myMSUTexas student portal and select the Touchnet link.

What if I cannot pay my tuition?

We are here to work with you to make tuition payment as flexible as possible to accommodate your financial situation. If meeting the payment schedule is difficult for you, we offer two payment plans administered by the MSU Texas Business Office. The Installment Plan is a payment plan that may be used for tuition, fees, room, and board. The Emergency Tuition and Fee Loan (ETFL) is a short-term loan that allows students to defer tuition and fee expenses.

What do I do if I miss a tuition payment?

If you need help with a past due balance, you will need to schedule an appointment with a staff member in the MSU Texas Business Office. When an account is past due, a hold my be placed on your account, which can prevent you from registering for classes, requesting transcripts, and receiving your diploma until the hold is removed—so it is important to take action as soon as you discover your account is past due.
MSU Texas Business Office

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Teller Window Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:15 AM - Noon
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

We are located in the Hardin Administration Building
(Building 23 on the Campus Map)
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Have Questions?

Business Office (940) 397-4101 (940) 397-4302