Fee Payment

DUE DATE - December 10, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students will not be able to enroll in Spring semester classes if they have a balance due in their student account.  Once the balance is paid in full then the student will be able to enroll.

INVOICE - Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>View Invoice.

TOTAL DUE - Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>What I Owe.

• • What I Owe - The "Total Due" subtracts any pending financial aid  from current student account charges.
  • CashNet will display total balance, but you can enter the amount to pay (Total Due) on the 2nd page.

Fall 2024 - December 10th payment requirement can be met by one of the following:

• • Payment in full of the "Total Due" shown on the What I Owe - Account Details page in SOAR which subtracts all anticipated aid from the current student account charges.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• ONLINE
  • Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account (left side) >Make a Payment.
    • Pop-up blockers will keep the Make a Payment link from loading.  If a white page displays then check your settings.  Also, do not try to access from a smart phone or tablet, a PC or Laptop is preferred.
  • Credit/Debit Card
    • 2.95% Convenience Fee charged
  • eCheck
    • No charge for eCheck
• INTERNATIONAL WIRE TRANSFERS
  • International Wire Transfer Services
• HATTIESBURG CAMPUS
  
  •   Forrest County Hall Room 101
    
    • Check, cash or money order (no credit/debit cards)
    • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• GULF COAST CAMPUS
  • Student Services One Stop - Hardy Hall, 1st Floor
    • Check or money order (no cash or credit/debit cards)
    • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• MAIL
  • Check or money order
  • Include USM ID# on payment
  • 118 College Dr #5133, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

TROUBLESHOOTING

Why is my financial aid still pending?

If there are items on your To Do list in SOAR your student loans will not disburse. You can contact Financial Aid at financial.aidFREEMississippi to follow up on the disbursement status of any other aid.

How can I find how much I owe?

Login to SOAR and click on your Student Dashboard > Student Account > What I Owe. This page shows your "Total Due" which subtracts any pending financial aid from current student account charges.

What if I have a balance owed that is not covered by a payment plan?

A late fee of 1.5% of the unpaid balance will be assessed monthly for any balance   owed beyond the payment due date.  A full month's charge will be applied the first day the payment is late. 

What is the Eagle Direct Textbook charge on my SOAR account?

For more information regarding Eagle Direct Textbooks, please visit Eagle Direct Textbooks.

How can I make a payment online?

Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>Make a Payment

When I click Make a Payment, the amount is different in CashNet than the "Total Due" in SOAR.

Make a Payment directs students to Transact/CashNet to make a payment. CashNet does not pull over pending aid unless enrolling in the payment plan. Therefore, the student's full balance is listed. The “Total Due” from SOAR, can be manually typed in the payment screen.

My Make a Payment link shows a blank screen.

 

Once I click Make a Payment, I am being asked to login again.

You shouldn’t have to login again once you’ve logged in to SOAR. This usually happens when there is a pop-up blocker on your computer. 

Where can I find more details about charges on SOAR?

Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>Account Activity

Meal Plan questions or changes?

If you would like to change or have questions concerning your meal plan please contact Eagle Dining at 601.266.5376.

How can I add a parent or guardian as a user to my SOAR account?

Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Manage Guests>Add Guest User

Where can I get information about my financial aid?

Visit the Office of Financial Aid in 101 Kennard Washington Hall or contact them at financial.aidFREEMississippi.

Is there a place I can find more information about scholarships I can apply for?

Yes! Please visit the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships page to learn more and be sure to register in the Golden Opportunities scholarship system.

What if a check used for payment is returned by the bank?

Please visit Returned Check Fee.

Can I request transcripts if I still have a balance?

Students with an outstanding balance who request transcripts are subject to transcript withholding per the Department of Education Ruling, effective 7/1/2024.