Methods of Payment
Drexel Central offers several convenient methods to pay your student account.
Online
- eCheck is available online only through DrexelOne. A student may authorize a parent or other individual who may be paying their student account charges access to view their eBill and pay by eCheck. Students and authorized users may store their payment method for quick and easy payment.
- Credit card payment is available online only. Drexel Central accepts VISA, American Express, Master Card, and Discover. A 2.85% convenience fee is assessed on all credit card payments.
To make an online payment:
- Log in via DrexelOne.
- Select the Student tab.
- Select the "Make an Online Payment" button under Payment Options.
- A new window in the billing system will open.
- Indicate the amount of payment you would like to make and select "Continue."
- Follow the prompts to finalize the payment.
Authorized users are also allowed to make payments online by using the following instructions:
- Log into the Drexel eBilling System.
- Select the "Make a Payment" button on the homepage.
By Mail
You may make check payments through the mail only. Do not send cash through the mail. Please make checks payable to Drexel University and include the student's full name and the eight-digit Drexel University ID number on the check. Payments should be mailed and include the University ID Number at least five (5) days prior to the due date to:
Drexel University
PO Box 8196
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Do not mail scholarship checks or payments from a 529 College Saving Account to this PO Box, these must be mailed directly to the Cashier's Office.
Wire Transfers
Drexel University has teamed up with TransferMate to provide a streamlined and secure payment method through your student account that also reduces bank fees and improves your payment experience. With TransferMate, students can pay tuition and fees in their local currency from nearly any country. Go to the "Make Payment" tab, choose TransferMate in the drop-down menu and follow the prompts.
International Wire Transfers
Drexel University has engaged Convera® to facilitate the receipt of student fees by the University from international students. This payment option allows you to pay your student account balance in the currency of your choice to the University and provides a simple and secure method for initiating payments electronically. We encourage all international students to choose this cost effective and efficient method of payment to the University. To make international wire payments through Convera, follow online payment instructions above and chose the "Bank Wire" method.
In-Person
In-person payments are only accepted at the cashier's window in the Drexel Central University City Campus office, during normal office operating hours. You may pay in-person with a check, money order, cashier's check, or cash. For your safety, we recommend you do not carry large amounts of cash with you.
A drop box is also available for after-hours check or money order payments (please do not deposit cash into the drop box). The drop box is located to the left of the Drexel Central doors opposite the main stair case in the Main Building. If you are dropping off a payment in the drop box please include the student ID number in the memo of the check/money order as well as the payment stub from your eBill.
529 Savings Plan Payments
A 529 College Savings Plan is a specialized account that allows you or your family to save money for your future college expenses. These plans are usually administered by a state or an educational institution.
The 529 College Savings Plans differ depending upon the state or organization that you sign up with. There can be lifetime limits on deposits and restrictions on what type of qualified college costs can be paid with money saved in a plan. Additionally, there may be fees and tax implications if you use a 529 College Savings Plan. You can view more details about 529 College Savings Plan on the Saving For College website.
If you have a 529 College Savings Plan that you would like to use to pay your Drexel bill, you should contact the organization to determine if they pay directly to you or to Drexel. You can use a copy of your eBill as proof of qualified direct educational expenses.
Payments from a 529 College Savings Plan may be mailed to the Cashier's Office:
Cashier's Office
Suite 106, Main Building
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104
Scholarship Checks
Private scholarship checks should be mailed to the Cashier's Office:
Cashier's Office
Suite 106, Main Building
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104