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July 31, 2024

Fall 2024 Bill Details

The Bill Is Available in NEST and Due on Monday, August 12, 2024.

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Action Required

Your bill for the fall 2024 semester is now available to view and pay.

Finding Your Bill

  1. Log into NEST using your University NetID and password.
  2. Navigate to the “Student Accounts” menu item on the left-hand side.
  3. Click “View and Pay My Bill” from the list of drop down options.
  4. On this page, you can choose to either “Pay My Bill Now” or view “Statement and Payment History.”
    • “Pay My Bill Now” brings you to TouchNet where you can view activity (including any billing changes associated with recent schedule updates) or select a payment plan.
    • “Statement and Payment History” brings you to Banner where you can view details and any relevant history associated with your bill and class schedule. We will email updated statements to your Montclair State University email address on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Payment Due Date: Monday, August 12, 2024.

This bill reflects your balance using costs including tuition, fees, any applicable housing and meal plans. You may use this bill for your financial planning well before the payment deadline and as a point of reference when requesting funds from a 529 Plan, private loans, financial aid, etc. If you enroll in a payment plan, please refer to the payment schedule that is emailed to your University email address upon successful enrollment.

Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment Information

Some students also may have the University Health Insurance Premium included in their fall 2024 balance. You will receive a separate email about waiving or enrolling in the University Health Insurance Premium, soon! All international and full-time students are required to have health insurance.

Payment Options

You may use any one form or combination of payment options below to satisfy your bill.

TouchNet Installment Payment Plan

  • Fall 2024 payment plans open on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, for a limited time.
  • You can enroll in one (1) active plan for one (1) semester at a time.
  • This plan is interest-free and available with a $30.00 enrollment fee.
  • Visit the Tuition Payment Plan web page for further information.

Electronic Check (E-Check) or Credit/Debit Card

  • All E-Check or credit/debit card payments must be made on TouchNet.
    • Please Note: Credit/debit cards are not accepted at the Cashier’s Window
  • There are self service computer kiosks set up in Cole Hall for students to login to their accounts to make online payments if necessary. We also have printers available if you need to print a receipt.
  • E-Check payments will be processed at no additional cost.
  • When paying by credit/debit card there is a non-refundable processing fee charged by our credit card servicer of 2.95% of your payment (there is a minimum payment of $.50, and a minimum $3.00 processing fee when using a credit/debit card).
  • Effective February 1, 2024, the convenience fee for international credit or debit cards will increase to 4.25%.

Check/Money Order

  • Make a check/money order payable to Montclair State University and mail to the following address: Montclair State University; Attn: Cashier’s Office; 1 Normal Ave; Montclair, NJ 07043. Please include your CWID number on the check/money order.

Cash

  • You may pay with cash at the Cashier’s Window located at Red Hawk Central 1-Stop, Susan A. Cole Hall, 2nd floor Atrium.

Financial Aid

  • You can pay your bill with your Federal Direct Loans as offered. Please Note: The bill shows your financial aid (as of now) that will be applied to your account and the resulting net amount that will be due. Check Your Financial Aid Offers!
  • Your parents can consider a Federal Direct PLUS Loan. If they are denied based on credit, you will receive additional unsubsidized loan funds in your name.
    • Recent Parent PLUS or private loan applications may not be reflected in the estimated aid amount on this bill.
  • Any creditworthy borrower or you with a creditworthy cosigner can consider an alternative loan.

Important Notes About Your Bill

Questions?

Contact Red Hawk Central, a centralized location for all of your student service needs. We are a one-stop shop for completing important student services and answering any questions or concerns you may have.