Billing Authorization
Students may authorize parents or other designated individuals to access the financial portal and make payments on their behalf. To enable this feature, a student must access the portal and set up those individuals responsible for payment of their student account as an authorized user.
Authorized users will receive an email notification when a new statement is issued. Click on the link in the email or enter the link in your browser to access the financial portal and make a payment.
Billing and Refund Schedules
Direct Deposit
By signing up for direct deposit, any refund owed to you from Samford will be sent to the financial account of your choosing. We recommend all students establish direct deposit as your preferred method of receiving funds from Samford. It is the most secure and quickest method to receive funds.
NOTE: While every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, specific financial details are subject to change.
Payment Options
Online Payments with Check
Payment by electronic check using the financial portal is free. It is also the most efficient method and Samford’s preferred method of payment. Payment by electronic check can be made by using your checking account. Money market accounts and savings accounts may not be used through the portal.
Online Payments with Credit Card
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express can be used to make online payments. A 3% (minimum of $3) convenience fee will be assessed by a third-party web processor for each transaction. There are no fees associated with electronic check payments. Reminder: Fee (3%) will not be assessed if payment is made by electronic check.
Other Payment Options
The Samford One Stop in Ingalls Hall continues to accept payment by check through the mail, but the university is not responsible for delays with the postal service. Late fees may apply if payments are received after the due date. Payment by check may be made in person.
International students have two options for making payments on their student accounts.
- Payments may be made directly in the Financial Portal by utilizing TransferMate as the method of payment. Students may start by logging into mySamford and clicking on the One Stop tab and then the Financial Portal link.
- Payments may also be made by wiring funds through FlyWire.
The Samford University Portal and associated online student services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for scheduled maintenance and unforeseen circumstances.
Should you encounter log-in problems associated with your Samford ID and Password, please contact the Samford University Help Desk at 205-726-2662.
Payment Plans
As an alternative to borrowing, Samford provides interest-free payment plan options for all eligible students enrolled in fall, spring and summer terms. If you do not enroll in a payment plan during the enrollment period, your term balance will be due in full at the beginning of the term. Because plans may be updated between terms, please be sure to review plan details before enrolling each term.
All plans are subject to the payment plan details below.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Installment | 20% |
| 4 Subsequent Installments | 20% |
| Enrollment Opens | July 15, 2026 |
| Enrollment Closes | August 5, 2026 |
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Installment | 25% |
| 3 Subsequent Installments | 25% |
| Enrollment Opens | July 15, 2026 |
| Enrollment Closes | Aug 31, 2026 |
If you have questions regarding payment plans or anything else related to student accounts, financial aid, veterans benefits, and student IDs, please contact the Samford One Stop at OneStop@samford.edu or 205-726-2905.
Future Payment Plan Schedules
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Installment | 25% |
| 3 Subsequent Installments | 25% |
| Enrollment Opens | January 5, 2027 |
| Enrollment Closes | January 19, 2027 |
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Installment | 30% |
| 2 Subsequent Installments | 35% |
| Enrollment Opens | April 12, 2027 |
| Enrollment Closes | May 7, 2027 |
Payment Plan Details
Eligibility Requirements
- You must not have any outstanding or past due balances from prior terms.
- Failure to complete a prior term payment plan will prevent you from enrolling in subsequent plans.
- Late payments will jeopardize your enrollment in both current and future payment plans.
- We recommend students be completely registered with room and board charges (if applicable) in place before enrolling in a plan, and also have all financial aid paperwork and processing completed.
Eligible Charges
- All current term charges are eligible for inclusion in the plan.
- Prior balances cannot be included in the plan.
Additional Details
- Enrollment for a plan must be completed during the enrollment period; late enrollment is not available.
- The initial installment and a non-refundable $100 enrollment fee are due immediately at the time of enrollment.
- Enrollment in subsequent plans is not automatic. Payment plan enrollment must be completed before each term.
- Subsequent payments are due on the fifth day of each month regardless of weekends and holidays.
- Installments are based on assessed eligible charges and student financial aid at the time of enrollment.
- Changes in financial aid, tuition, fees, meal plans, housing, etc., will result in plan adjustments.
- A $150 late fee will be assessed for any past due installment balance above $250.
- Online payment options include e-check (ACH) or credit card; a 3% service fee is charged for debit and credit cards.
529 Payments
We are unable to allow a 529 payment to serve as your down payment. You may use 529 funds to pay all or part of your balance by requesting a check with your student's name and ID number to be mailed to Samford, but if you wish to enroll in a payment plan, you must enroll online and pay the first installment, including the non-refundable enrollment fee, at the time of enrollment. Any 529 payments received before you enroll in the plan will pay down your overall balance, resulting in lower installments. Any 529 payments received after you enroll in a plan will pay down the next installment due.
