Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Card
James Madison University only accepts credit/debit card payments for tuition, fees, room and board through the web. The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards. Credit/debit card payments can be made through Madison Money Manager - M3. All charges appearing on the student account statement can be paid through this web site. 

To use this web service you will be charged a service fee in addition to the payment amount.

Bank Account
Pay with a bank account through M3. All charges appearing on the student account bill can be paid through this web site. To pay by bank account you will need your routing number and account number.

Payment from a bank account is accepted as long as it is drawn on US banks and is in US dollars. Additionally, we only accept payment from personal bank accounts. This means 529 bank accounts can not be set up to directly pay on M3 and should instead be directed to your own personal account for payment.

If a bank payment is returned to the University unpaid by the bank, the student's account will be placed on hold until restitution is made. Reimbursement must be in the form of a cashier's check, cash or money order by mail or at the University Business Office window or by credit card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover through our online credit card payment site. A $50.00 handling fee will be assessed on all returned checks.

Personal Check
Personal checks are accepted as long as they are drawn on US banks and are in US dollars. Make checks payable to JMU.

Mail personal checks to the University Business Office:

   University Business Office
   MSC 3516
   738 South Mason Street
   Harrisonburg, VA 22807

If a check is returned to the University unpaid by the bank, the student's account will be placed on hold until restitution is made. Reimbursement must be in the form of a cashier's check, cash or money order by mail or at the University Business Office window or by credit card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover through our online credit card payment site. A $50.00 handling fee will be assessed on all returned checks.

On-Campus Payments
Payments may be made in person by check or in cash at our campus location, Student Success Center room 5100. We do not accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover at the window; you can pay with those online. 

Installment Payment Plan

If you would like to pay your education expenses monthly, use the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option offered through Madison Money Manager - M3. The payment plan is available for a small enrollment fee. Enrollment for the upcoming year begins in June.

This payment option allows the student to pay tuition, on-campus room, and meal charges in monthly installments. The plan must be established before the beginning of the school year. The student account is considered paid when the budget is sufficient to cover the tuition for both Fall and Spring semesters. For help in determining a budget contact the University Business Office at (540) 568-6505. For more information visit our Payment Plan page.

If you include the cost of a Commuter meal plan, please contact Card Services Office at (540) 568-6446 or cardsrvc@jmu.edu with the student's name, ID number, and meal plan selection.

Submitting Scholarship Payments

Send all scholarship checks directly to the University Business Office: 
   
   University Business Office
   MSC 3516
   738 South Mason Street
   Harrisonburg, VA 22807

To ensure proper credit to your account, please ask the donor to include the student's name, JMU ID number or social security number on the scholarship check.

Invoice Requirement
If the donor requires an invoice to be sent, please forward the award letter that requests the invoice to our office. It can be brought in person, mailed to the above address, emailed to ubo-disbursements@jmu.edu, or faxed to 540/568-7363.

W-9 Requirement
If the donor requires a W-9 form from JMU, that form can be downloaded here.  

International Payments to JMU

We proudly partner with Convera to offer you a simple, secure, and smart way to pay your fees online. Convera’s platform is trusted by 800+ institutions worldwide to enable payments in 140+ currencies across 200+ countries and territories.

To start your payment process as a student outside the US please login to MyMadison or to start the payment as an Authorized User or a Guest please click on their links. Choose the International Payment option when you go to make a payment. If you have an issue in the Convera site, you can use this contact form to submit for help. 


For more information on International Payments to JMU view the step-by-step instructions below, go to our brochure, or go to Convera's website to send money online. 

 1. Log In to M3 and Click the 'Make a Payment' Button

Students login at MyMadison and anyone paying on behalf of a student can log in as an Authorized User or Guest. When you are ready to pay, click the 'Make a Payment' button and follow the steps to add items to the cart. When you click the gold 'Checkout' button, you will be asked to select a payment option. You can view an in-depth walkthrough on M3 if you need help navigating. 

 

2. Select the 'International payment' Option

Select the 'International payment' option and click the gold 'Continue' button at the bottom right.internationalpaymentimage2.png

 

3. Confirm the Payment Option is Convera and Click 'Continue'

Convera should be the only option that appears. Confirm it says Convera and click gold 'Continue' at the bottom right. 

  • You will be redirected to Convera to begin the process of your international payment
  • To complete your payment, your information will be provided to Convera
  • Your activity on Convera's website is governed by the Convera privacy policy

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4. Get a Quote From Convera

You should now be on Convera's website.

  • Select the country that you are intiating payment from in the 'Paying fees from' dropdown menu 
  • The Amount Due is automatically populated based on the number entered earlier on M3
  •  Click 'Get a quote' 

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5. Choose a Way to Pay

Multiple ways to pay will appear with various options for the currency you selected. Click the 'Select' button next to the one you would like.converaselectcurrency.png 

 

6. Confirm Student Details

Convera will autofill the student information, make sure each area is accurate and then click next. 

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7. Enter Payer Details

Select who will be making the payment, the 'Student' or 'Someone else', and enter in the payer's details. Make sure you check the checkbox at the bottom of the page to indicate that you agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Onlin ePrivacy Statement. 

When all info is entered, click the 'Proceed to payment' button.converapayerdetails2.png

 

8. Make Your Payment

You will recevie an email from 'noreply@convera.com' with important payment instructions. Even though the steps on the screen are now done, you still need to make your payment.

  • Print the instructions, the receipt, and the Reference Number and take this information to your local bank within 72 hours to complete payment 
  • You will need valid proof of identity
  • Your local bank will transfer funds to Convera and Convera will transfer US dollars to JMU once funds have settled 
    • This process can take some time so please allow up to a week for processing
    • You can confirm receipt of payment on M3 in the Activity Details tab

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9. Track Your Payment

Once your payment is made at your local bank, you can track it online or receive text updates through the Convera Track your Payment page

Why Choose Convera:

  • Students, parents, and sponsors can use this platform to pay deposits, tuition fees and more
  • Avoid costly transaction charges from your bank
  • Pay online via popular options including bank transfer, credit, or debit card or eWallet
  • Compare payment options instantly and Convera holds the exchange rate for 72 hours
  • If you find a cheaper quote from your bank, Convera will match it with their Price Promise Guarantee
  • Track your payment status by SMS and email
  • Multilingual platform available in 10 languages
  • Access 24/7 live chat on the platform or contact our friendly team: studentsupport@convera.com
  • A platform built with security in mind so that your money is protected
  • Ability to initiate refunds easily should circumstances change
  • Pay your fees via a global partner which has been helping students achieve their education dreams for over a decade

 

How It Works:

Watch our short video in your selected language to find out how to make a payment:

Please go to the Cost of Attendance Calculator to see the estimated cost of attendance for your program of study.

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