New Billing & Payment Portal Updates

Get ready! Penn State is launching a redesigned billing & payment portal in summer 2026. This new experience is built to make managing your student account easier, faster, and more intuitive for both students and families.

The upgraded portal will offer a streamlined interface, clear navigation, and more flexible tools to help you stay on top of tuition, fees, and payments throughout the year.

A trusted payments provider, Flywire, will power the new system behind the scenes, supporting secure online payments and enhancements that better serve our community.

Check back here for updates! We’ll continue to add key details, timelines, and answers to your questions as we get closer to launch.

When will the new billing and payment site launch?

The new billing & payment portal will launch by the end of April 2026.

What is Changing?

Dynamic Billing:

The new system replaces static monthly billing statements with dynamic, real-time account updates

Charges for tuition and fees will post to student accounts at the start of each semester (early August for fall, early January for spring, and early May for Summer Session) along with the due date. If you need a statement, you’ll be able to print one at any time.

Plans with International Payment Option

All Penn State students will be able to enroll in an installment payment plan every semester. International students will now have the added option to use international payment methods for installment payments. 

Direct Deposit for Direct Parent PLUS Loan Borrowers

Parents who borrow a Direct Parent PLUS Loan will be able to receive refunds from excess funds via direct deposit—eliminating the wait for a mailed check.

NOW:

Keep an eye out for further communications in the coming months. We’ll share additional details and reminders to help you prepare for the transition.

BY END OF APRIL 2026:

Students: 

Log in to LionPATH to complete the following steps when the new portal is available:

• Add your Authorized Users and invite them to the new billing & payment portal.

  • Authorized Payer Access from the previous system will not transfer.

• Enroll in eRefund direct deposit.

  • Your prior enrollment will not carry over to the new portal.

• Update and save any preferred payment methods.

  • Saved payment methods from the previous platform will not transfer.

Authorized Users (previously referred to as Authorized Payers):

IMPORTANT: Beginning Summer Session 2026, students must add Authorized Users in the new portal to grant access to the student account and view account activity, make payments, and enroll in a payment plan. Your previous access will not transfer automatically.

Authorized Users will have two options to be added to their student account:

Option 1: Student adds an Authorized User from LionPATH:

• Log in to LionPATH with your Penn State credentials.
• Go to your Student Home Base and click on the My Finances tab.
• Click “Manage My Account/Make a Payment” to open the billing & payment portal.
• In the portal, go to My Account/Account and open the “Authorized Users” section.
• Select “Add Authorized User” and enter the person’s name and email address.
• The authorized user will receive an email to complete registration and create a password.

Option 2: Authorized User Requests Access

• Go to Penn State’s online bill payment/authorized user login page.  
• Choose “Create New Account” or the option for Authorized User/Parent Login (not current or former student).
• Enter your name, email, and create a password.
• Complete the verification email sent to your email.
• Provide the student’s Penn State ID and date of birth when prompted.
• The student will receive an email at their psu.edu address asking them to approve or deny the access request.
• Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email and may log in.
• If the student does not approve, your request will remain pending.