Pay Online
eCheck (online only)
No service fee is charged for this option. You will need to provide your bank's routing number and checking or savings account number. If you have any questions regarding the correct numbers to use, please contact your financial institution. Do NOT use the numbers on your Debit Card. Dishonored (returned) ACH payments are charged a $25 service fee.
Effective November 15, 2024, you will see an upcoming name change on your bank statements, when a payment has been made by ACH (directly transferred out of our bank account, eCheck), through the CashNet portal. You will now see listed “Transact Campus” rather than the “HigherOne” or “CashNet” etc.. names that you might have seen. previously. This is simply a name change, and no action will be needed on your part. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, or concerns.
Credit Card (online only)
A service fee of 2.95% is added to the total payment. This is a fee charged by our payment processor, Shawnee State University does not receive this additional fee. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Diner's Club are accepted.
How to pay online:
To make an online payment, login to MySSU, click on the Student tab, click on Billing Information, then click on "Go to CASHNet".
If you need help with an online payment, visit our online payment FAQ or call us at (740) 351-4287.
Tuition Payment Plan
If you are not able to pay your balance in full by the due date, Shawnee State provides a payment plan that allows you to spread the cost of tuition and fees over the semester.
Enroll in Tuition Payment Plan
Pay by Mail
Personal Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order
Payments should be made to the order of Shawnee State University. Dishonored (returned) checks are charged a $50 service fee. Please include your Shawnee student ID# in the memo line of the payment.
Mailing Address:
Student Business Center
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Pay In-Person
Personal Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order
Payments should be made to the order of Shawnee State University. Dishonored (returned) checks are charged a $50 service fee. Please include your Shawnee student ID# in the memo line of the payment.
Cash (In-Person only)
In-Person payment location:
Student Business Center
Morris University Center, 2nd floor
Campus Map (PDF)
Student Business Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–4:30 pm
Does SSU accept tuition payments by phone?
Shawnee State University does not accept payments for your tuition account over the phone. We apologize for the inconvenience.
International Payments
International students needing to pay from their home country can do so, utilizing Flywire by Peer Transfer. To make a payment, visit flywire.com, PayMyTuition, or login to MySSU > Student > Billing Information > Go to CashNet. Once you decide on the amount to pay, check the box for the term you are paying, click Checkout, then choose International Payment and complete the process.