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Payment Information

Obligations

The university requires payment of semester charges by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the start of each semester. These dates may be found on the Academic and Registration Calendar. Students have the following options:  

  • Pay balance to $500 or less by 5 p.m. on the payment deadline
  • Set up a payment plan
  • Ensure that sufficient financial aid and scholarships are authorized to cover the balance to $500 or less

Students who register for the term after the payment deadline or who are dropped on the payment deadline date and re-register have until 5 p.m. on Friday of the first week of the semester to make payment arrangements. Those who do not will be dropped from their classes.

If you no longer wish to attend ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, you must drop your classes. De not rely on this process to withdraw you from classes.

International Students and Parents

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has partnered with TransferMate to provide a transparent payment method that reduces bank fees and improves your payment experience. If you would like to make a payment using TransferMate, please follow these instructions:
  • Log in to your
  • If you are not enrolled in a payment plan, choose the Appropriate Term and click Continue.
  • If you are enrolled in a payment plan, select Make Payment, then View Details, Pay Next Installment, and click Continue.
  • Select the drop-down arrow next to Select Method, make your selection, and click Continue.
  • Choose the country from which you are paying and your preferred method of payment.
  • Follow the instructions to enter your account and billing information and click Continue.
  • Be sure to include the leading zeros with your ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú ID number. (Example: Enter @00123456 instead of 123456.)
  • Make your payment with the provided instructions.
  • Track your payment throughout the process.

Late Fees

Late fees are assessed during the semester. A $50 late fee may be assessed to any student who has an outstanding balance for registration-related fees after that semester's payment deadline drop date.

Financial Holds

An outstanding balance may prevent a student from pre-registering for any semester. A student must have a balance of no more than $200 or be on an approved payment plan for the current semester to participate in priority registrations. The university reserves the right to withhold diplomas from any student who fails to pay their student account balance in full by the prescribed deadlines.

Returned Payments

Students whose payments are returned to the university as unpaid for any reason will be assessed a $30 returned payment fee.

Failure to Pay

If an account balance remains outstanding for 180 days after the end of the billing term with no payment activity, the account may be forwarded to collections.
  • No services are provided to the student while the balance remains outstanding, including receipt of diplomas or further registration privileges at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
  • An outstanding balance with the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú never expires. To receive services at any time in the future, all outstanding charges must be paid in full. 
  • Failure to attend class and/or pay tuition does not constitute official withdrawal. Charges incurred by the student remain the student's obligation. A student must officially withdraw from courses by the dates listed on the Academic Calendar to be eligible for a full or partial refund.

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú offers several payment plan options, as well as financial aid counseling and support. Students who have financial concerns should contact ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Financial Aid and the Cashier's Office as quickly as possible to help avoid unnecessary charges and complications.