Payment
Information
The Bursar's Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) for the payment of tuition. For your convenience, payments made by check, money order, or credit card can be mailed to :
Mercer
University
Attn: The Office of the Bursar
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207
Receipts are available upon request. Please include your student ID number on your check or money order. If you are paying by credit card, be sure to download and print the following "credit card information form" and include it along with a copy of your invoice. Cash payments must be made in person. Please do not mail cash.
Credit card payments are also accepted in person or by calling (478) 301-1111 or (800) 342-0841. A receipt will be mailed upon request. For your convenience, Mastercard, Visa and American Express payment may be made via the web. To make a credit card payment, click here, if you are a parent or other third party. If you are a student, log into your bearport account at http:// Bearport.mercer.edu.
(Please note: on all payment options listed below, insurance premiums may not be included and must be paid by the first day of class.) If you are unable to pay for your tuition in full by the payment deadline, or if your employer will pay for your tuition, the following options may be of interest to you:
Monthly Payment Plan
This program is designed for students who wish to pay their tuition on a monthly basis, rather than all at once.
For a $35 per semester enrollment fee, you can participate in the monthly payment plan. This plan allows you to pay for your tuition in equal installments throughout the semester. To calculate your monthly payment, simply take the total amount of your tuition, and subtract any financial aid that you will be receiving. The remaining balance will be divided into equal installments.
To enroll in the monthly payment plan, download and complete the enrollment application form and return it to the Bursar's Office along with the $35 enrollment fee and your first payment to include the student health insurance premium (unless waived through Bearport). The application form and your payment should be received by the first day of classes for the semester.
Deferred Payment Plan
This payment plan is designed for students who are participating in a company reimbursement program with their employers. If your employer requires the completion of your courses and presentation of a grade before reimbursing you for your tuition, you may be interested in this option.
This plan requires proof of eligibility from your employer stating amount to be paid, and a down payment of $175 per semester, plus a $35 enrollment fee, along with the student health insurance premium (unless waived through Bearport). Also, any portion of tuition not covered by the employer is due by the first day of class. The balance of your tuition will be due thirty days after the last day of class for the semester.
To enroll in the deferred payment plan, download and complete the enrollment application form and return it to the Bursar's Office along with your $35 enrollment fee, your $175 down payment, along with the student health insurance premium (unless waived through Bearport), any portion not covered by your employer and proof of eligibility. The enrollment form, proof of eligibility, and your payment should by received by the first day of class for the semester. These items are required each semester.
Third Party Billing
Mercer will be happy to bill your employer for your tuition if you provide a billing authorization letter or form. This authorization must state that your employer will pay your tuition directly to the University upon receipt of our invoice. This is not the same as company reimbursement. Billing authorization forms should be turned in by the payment deadline each semester.
Financial Aid
For more information regarding loans and scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (478) 301-2670.
If you will be receiving financial aid, but not in time to meet the payment deadline, please contact the Bursar's Office about signing a "Financial Aid Deferment Form." The completed form will be required by the end of the drop/add period.
