Tuition Due Dates
New! Starting Summer 2026
Penn State has launched a new billing and payment portal. The new portal provides real‑time account information, so you’ll always see the most up‑to‑date balance. Monthly static statements will no longer be issued; however, you will have access to real-time updates and will be able to self-generate and print student account statements at any time.
Students will receive an email at their Penn State email address when their tuition balance is ready to view and pay in LionPATH:
Fall semester: Early August
Spring semester: Early January
Summer Session: Early May
Any Authorized Users (such as parents or guardians) on the student account will also receive email notifications.
Please visit the New Billing Portal Updates page for additional information.
Payment Due Dates
summer 2026 - tuition is due on May 22, 2026
Please note, if new charges are added later in the semester, they will be due on either June 22 or July 22, depending on when the charge is posted. The exact due date for each charge will be clearly listed in the billing and payment portal.
Families may choose to pay the full balance by the due date or enroll in a payment plan to divide the balance into smaller, scheduled payments.
Summer Payment Plan:
May 22, 2026: Last day to enroll with 33% of the balance due.
June 22, 2026: Installment Due. Last day to enroll with 50% of the balance due.
July 22, 2026: Last installment due.
How to pay the balance due
Please see below and visit the Payment Options page for additional information.
Online payments by eCheck and credit card (post immediately to the student account).
Online international payments via Flywire.
Payment Plan - 4 installments in fall and spring and 3 installments in summer. Enrollment is required each semester and auto pay is mandatory (except for international payments). Installments are automatically deducted from the bank account or credit card selected during enrollment.
Mailed payments (can take 7–10 business days to be received and posted).
Students using Veterans Affairs education benefits should visit the Military Aid section of the Bursar’s website for important information and any exceptions that may apply.
Tuition Rates
Official tuition rates and mandatory fees are approved by the Board of Trustees.
Please note: Tuition and fee rates apply regardless of instructional format (in‑person or otherwise) and will not be refunded if the instructional mode changes during the academic year.