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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pay my student's account from my 529 Plan?

  • Login via your Third-party Authorization.
  • Click on "Make Payment" in the lower right-hand corner
  • Enter the amount you want to pay and click 'Continue" in the lower right-hand corner.
  • Select the payment option "529 Savings Plan" to see a list of the "529 savings plan name" participating with this payment option.
  • Select your "529 savings plan name from the list and provide your "529 savings plan account number".  A processing fee may apply with completing your transaction.
Note: The selection of 529 plans are limited to the companies participating with the third party vendor payment processor.  If your company is not listed, then your 529 plan company may send a check to SIUE, Bursar's Office, Box 1042, Edwardsville, IL 62026 or overnight a payment to SIUE, Rendleman Hall Room 1101, #6 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62026.  Make sure the check or stub includes the student's name and student's id (800#) number.  Please allow ten business days for the payment to be received by the payment due date.