Credit Card Payment FAQ
Important Notes:
- The George Washington University does not accept payments over the phone, by mail, in person, or via fax.
- All credit card payments must be made online through eBill, using PayPath, a secure third-party service.
- Every credit card payment will incur a non-refundable PayPath Payment Service Fee of 3.00% of the transaction amount if using a US credit card, 4.25% PayPath Payment Service fee is using an international credit card, or a $3.00 minimum PayPath Payment Service fee.
- The non-refundable fee will be assessed by PayPath and will appear as a separate charge on your credit card statement.
- How do I use a credit card to make payments to my student account?
- Log into Student Account eBill
- Choose your credit card payment option:
- Domestic credit card (carries a PayPath Payment Service Fee of 3.00% of the transaction amount or $3.00 minimum fee)
- International credit card (carries PayPath Payment Service fee of 4.25% of the transaction amount or $3 minimum fee)
- The non-refundable service fee will be assessed by PayPath and will appear as a separate charge on your credit card statement.
- Are there any fees associated with the credit card payment option?
- Yes. The university accepts credit card payments directly via the Student Account eBill solution. When making a payment using the credit card payment method, the user is also authorizing GW’s payment processor to charge a nonrefundable 3.00% (minimum $3) PayPath Payment Service fee for US credit cards or a 4.25% PayPath Payment Service fee for international credit card payments.
- The PayPath Service Fee is non-refundable, even if the student account payment to which it relates is canceled, refunded, credited, or charged back.
- Why is a fee added for credit card payments?
- The PayPath Service Fee covers the cost of processing credit card payments.
- The PayPath service fee will appear as a separate charge on your credit card statement.
- George Washington University does not receive any part of the service fee.
- What payment methods can be used to avoid the PayPath service fee?
- eCheck payments from checking and savings accounts submitted via Student Account eBill
- Paper Checks mailed to this address:
George Washington University Tuition
PO Box 822543
Philadelphia, PA 19182-2543
- What credit cards can I use to pay my Student Account charges?
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express
- Diners Club
- JCB
- China Union
- What if I am due a refund, having paid with a credit card?
- George Washington is required to refund any overpayments made by a credit card back to the credit card account used to make the payment.
- The PayPath Service Fee is non-refundable
- Can Payment Plan installments be scheduled using a credit card?
- Yes. Credit cards can be used for scheduled payment plan installments.
- Do other universities charge PayPath fees for credit card payments?
- Yes. Many universities either charge a fee for credit card payments or don’t accept them at all. GW offers this option to give students and families flexibility.
- What should I consider before making a decision to pay by credit card?
- The PayPath Service Fee of 3.00% domestic, and 4.25% international, is a one-time charge on top of the payment amount that will be added to your credit card balance.
- Review your credit card's terms, including interest rates and penalties.
- Paying by eCheck is similar to using a debit card but doesn't include a service fee.
- You may qualify for student loans with better terms than credit card debt. Contact Financial Aid for help.
- Credit card payments are confirmed immediately, like wire transfers or cashier’s checks, and cannot be canceled.
- Will my employer or sponsor be able to pay by credit card?
- Yes, if the employer has been set up as an authorized user or third-party billing sponsor.
- Am I able to use pre-paid or loaded cards?
- Yes, as long as the card has enough funds to cover the the total payment amount (payment + PayPath Service Fee)