Payment Options

Payments are due in full by the first day of class. Before the term begins, students will receive an email notification to your Dominican University email address that their tuition statement (also known as an eBill) is ready to be viewed on myDU. The eBill will include preliminary tuition, fees, financial aid, and room and board (if applicable), until the Add/Drop period is complete. Students should review the eBill and prepare to make payment and/or enroll in a payment plan. Students should review their accounts on myDU regularly for any updates or changes. A paper tuition statement may not be mailed to students.

Tuition accounts that are not paid in full by the first day of class or enrolled in a payment plan will be charged a non-refundable $90 deferment fee. Tuition accounts are also subject to a 1% monthly finance charge on past due balances.

Payment Plan Options

If a student cannot or chooses not to pay in full, enrolling in a Dominican’s Payment Plan is the next best option. The Payment Plan allows payments to be spread over the semester interest-free. Enrollment is easy and is done on myDU. The payment plan dates start on August 10 for the fall term, on January 10 for the spring term, and on May 10 for the summer term. The payment plan is one semester at a time so students who choose a payment plan must enroll each semester. There is a $45 fee to enroll in the payment plan each semester. Monthly and bi-weekly options are available. Missed payments will result in a 1% monthly finance charge.

These forms of payment are accepted:  

Online Payments via myDU or dom.edu

  • eChecks (bank account information-routing and account number)
  • Convenience checks
  • ACH payments
  • Wire payments [please contact businessoff@dom.edu or (708) 524-6559]
  • Credit or debit cards.Payments by credit card will be assessed a 2% convenience fee.


In Person Payments with Stars Connect Office, Lewis Hall, Suite115

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Money Order
Company Reimbursement from a Third-Party

Students who expect to receive reimbursement from an employer or another third-party need to submit their information to the Student Accounts Office (businessoff@dom.edu) by the first day of class each semester. It should explain the third-party’s policy and that the student is covered for the current semester, and should outline if any information from DU is needed. A $90 deferment fee may be charged to the student’s account since payment is not immediate, but no finance fees will be charged. The expectation of payment from the third-party is expected no later than 30 days of the receipt of grades. Only one semester can remain outstanding at any given time. Registration will not be permitted if two or more semesters remain outstanding.

Loan Options

Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and/or unsubsidized) are available to most students. These are usually offered to students and are noted on the student’s tuition statement, but are not final until the student completes the loan process. The loan process includes signing the promissory note and completing entrance counseling (done once), and accepting the loans each academic year. Students must accept the loans at the start of their academic term (usually the fall term for undergraduates, and the summer term for graduates).

Students may be able receive an additional $4,000 or $5,000 unsubsidized loan if a Parent Plus Loan is denied or ineligible.    

Parent PLUS Loans are available forms of payment and are loans parents can borrow for their student Parent PLUS Loan (pdf opens in a new window). 

Private Loans are also available forms of payment that students can borrow. Students should contact finaid@dom.edu or bursar@dom.edu for more information or to obtain a list of lenders.

Have a question?

Email the Stars Connect and Students Accounts offices at bursar@dom.edu or call us at (708) 524-6809 or (708) 524-6487.