Bursar staff are available in person, by phone, and by email (Bursar Email Form) to review student accounts and advise on payment options Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additionally, personalized, remote appointments are available with account counselors Monday through Friday through our online appointment app. See Contact Us for more information.
Payment is due by the payment due date whether or not a bill has been received. Students may always check their account balance information by accessing the online account through MyNIU.
Need Help? Follow the tutorial to learn how to make a payment via MyNIU. Or, contact cashiers@niu.edu or call 815-753-1885.
Types of Payments
Cash or Huskie Bucks: Can only be processed in the Office of the Bursar during open office hours.
Check: Please make all checks payable to NIU and include the student's name and account number.
Credit Card, Debit Card: Visa, American Express, Discover and MasterCard payments will be accepted and currently no convenience fee will be charged for this service. (Service only offered online.)
Personal Internet Banking: Allow at least 7 days for processing. Paying bills online is a great way to manage your finances. No more need for stamps or envelopes. Contact your bank to set up this option. (What's my account or routing number?)
Process personal Internet banking payments to:
Bursar Office Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
MyNIU: Students or delegates of Shared Access can make payments in MyNIU.
In Person: Payments can be made at the Bursar Office in Swen Parson Hall, Room 235 during cashiering hours. (Credit card or debit card payments are not accepted at the Bursar Office.)
By Mail:Allow at least 7 days for mail delivery and processing. Print the 8-Digit Student ID in the memo section of the check and send to:
Bursar Office Northern Illinois University 1425 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
Drop Boxes:
Swen Parson Hall 235: Located on the wall at left side of entrance to office
Founders Memorial Library: In front of the OneCard Office, Room 104
Please be sure that your 8-Digit Student ID is written in the memo section of the check and is in a sealed envelope.
Returned Payment Charge: Payments unpaid by your financial institution may be subject to a returned payment charge of $25.