Payment Options
Drexel Central offers several convenient ways to pay your student account.
Review the options below to choose the method that works best for you.
Online Payments
You can make online payments by eCheck/ACH or a credit card. Additionally, you can authorize a parent or other payer to view your eBill and pay on your behalf.
- Payment methods can be saved for faster payments in the future.
- Credit card payments are available online only. Drexel accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover. A 3% convenience fee (minimum $3.00) applies to all domestic credit card payments, and a 4.25% convenience fee (minimum $3.00) applies to all international credit card payments.
- While debit cards are accepted for online payments, they are also subject to the convenience fee. To avoid extra fees, consider using an eCheck/ACH payment.
To make an online payment:
- Log in to DrexelOne.
- Select the Billing+Financial Aid tab.
- Select "Make an Online Payment" under Payment Options.
- A new billing window will open.
- Enter the payment amount and select "Continue."
- Follow the prompts to complete your payment.
Authorized users can also make payments by logging in to the Drexel eBill System and selecting the "Make a Payment" button on the homepage.
- Log in to the Drexel eBill System.
- Select the "Make a Payment" button on the homepage.
More Payment Methods
Mailed payments must be made by check only. Do not send cash through the mail.
Make checks payable to "Drexel University" and include the student's full name and eight-digit Drexel University ID number on the check. Mail payments at least five business days before the due date to:
Drexel University
PO Box 8196
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Do not mail scholarship checks or 529 College Savings Plan payments to this address. Those must be sent directly to the Cashier's Office.
A 529 College Savings Plan is an education savings account that helps families pay for college costs. Plans vary by state or organization and may include limits, restrictions, fees, or tax implications.
If you plan to use a 529 account to pay your Drexel bill, contact your plan administrator to find out whether they send payments directly to you or to Drexel. A copy of your eBill can be used as proof of eligible expenses.
Payments from a 529 College Savings Plan should be mailed to the Cashier's Office:
Cashier's Office
Main Building, Suite 106
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
To use TransferMate, go to the "Make Payment" tab in the billing system, choose "TransferMate" from the drop-down menu, and follow the prompts.
International Wire Transfers
For international wire transfers, Drexel also works with Convera®. This option lets you pay your balance in the currency of your choice using a secure online process. We encourage all international students to use this cost-effective and efficient payment method. To use Convera, go to the "Make Payment" tab in the billing system, select "Bank Wire" from the drop-down menu, and follow the prompts.
In-person payments are accepted at the Drexel Central University City Campus office during cashier's window hours.
Accepted payment methods include check, money order, cashier's check, and cash. For your safety, bringing large amounts of cash is not recommended.
An after-hours drop box is available for check or money order payments only. Do not place cash in the drop box. The drop box is located to the left of the Drexel Central doors, opposite the main staircase in the Main Building. When using the drop box, include the student's full name and eight-digit Drexel University ID number on the check or money order, and attach the payment stub from the eBill.
Private scholarship checks should be mailed to the Cashier's Office:
Cashier's Office
Main Building, Suite 106
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Additional Ways to Pay Your Tuition and Fees
The University also offers the following repayment options:
- Installment payment plan
- Employer reimbursement plan
- Third-party (sponsor) payments
- Tuition insurance
Returned Payments
If a check or eCheck/ACH payment is returned by your bank, a $35 returned payment fee will be added to your account.
This can happen for reasons such as:
- Stop payment request
- Incorrect or invalid bank account information
- Insufficient funds
- Bank unable to locate the account
- Unauthorized account use
- Use of a non-transaction account
- "Refer to maker" response from the bank
- Missing or irregular signatures
What Happens Next
- A financial hold will be placed on your account as soon as the payment is returned.
- You will not be able to complete certain actions (such as registration) while the hold is active.
- The hold will remain until the full payment and fee are paid.
- Once paid, the hold will be removed within 24 hours.
Payment Restrictions
If your payment is returned, the University may:
- Require certified funds only (such as a cashier's check or money order) for future payments.
- Restrict your ability to make online payments.
- Prevent future course registration until the issue is resolved.
Returned payments may also be reviewed under the "Falsification of Information" policy in the Student Code of Conduct.
Check Clearing Times
Note: Refunds will not be issued until the payment has fully cleared.
- Personal checks can take up to 10 business days to clear.
- eCheck/ACH payments can take up to 7 business days to clear.