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Your Student(s) Received an Email: 'Your Fall 2024 Bill Details'. 

Fall 2024 Bill Details

Your student's bill for the fall 2024 semester is now available to view in NEST.

FEPRA Regulations

Although families cannot directly access NEST due to FERPA regulations, you can support your student(s) by supporting them in finding their bill. Discuss the importance of filing the FERPA Waiver to ensure you can be involved in their academic journey.

Payment Due Date: Monday, August 12, 2024.

This bill reflects your student's balance using costs including tuition, fees, any applicable housing and meal plans. You may use this bill for your financial planning well before the payment deadline and as a point of reference when requesting funds from a 529 Plan, private loans, financial aid, etc.

Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment Information

Some students also may have the University Health Insurance Premium included in their fall 2024 balance. You and your student will receive a separate email about waiving or enrolling in the University Health Insurance Premium, soon! All full-time and international students are required to have health insurance.

Finding the Bill

• Advise your student(s) to log into NEST using their University NetID and password.
• Navigate to the 'Student Accounts' web page at the left-hand side.
• Navigate to 'View and Pay My Bill”. On that page, click on “Statement and Payment History.” We email your student(s) updated statements to their Montclair State University email address on the 1st and 15th of each month.
• If your student(s) would like to review their account in real-time (including any billing changes associated with recent schedule updates), select 'Pay My Bill Now' → 'My Account' → 'Account Activity' → 'Fall 2024.'

Reminder: The due date for your student's fall 2024 payment is Monday, August 12, 2024.

If your student(s) enrolls in a payment plan, please refer to the payment schedule that is emailed to their University email address upon successful enrollment.

Payment Options

Payments can be mailed or made online via NEST. You may use any one form or combination of payment options below to satisfy the bill. For more information on payment options, please visit the Payment Options web page.

TouchNet Installment Payment Plan

• Fall 2024 payment plans open on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, for a limited time.
• Your student(s) can enroll in one (1) active plan for one (1) semester at a time.
• This plan is interest-free and available with a $30.00 enrollment fee.
• Visit the Tuition Payment Plan web page for further information.

Electronic Check (E-Check) or Credit/Debit Card

• All E-Check or credit/debit card payments must be made on NEST through TouchNet.
  • Please Note: Credit/debit cards are not accepted at the Cashier's Window
• There are self service computer kiosks set up in Cole Hall for students to login to their NEST accounts to make online payments if necessary. We also have printers available if they need to print a receipt.
• E-Check payments will be processed at no additional cost.
• When paying by credit/debit card there is a non-refundable processing fee charged by our credit card servicer of 2.95% of your payment (there is a minimum payment of $.50, and a minimum $3.00 processing fee when using a credit/debit card).
• Effective February 1, 2024, the convenience fee for international credit or debit cards will increase to 4.25%.

Check/Money Order

• Make a check/money order payable to Montclair State University and mail to the following address: Montclair State University; Attn: Cashier’s Office; 1 Normal Ave; Montclair, NJ 07043. Please include your student's CWID number on the check/money order.

Cash

• You may pay with cash at the Cashier’s Window located at Red Hawk Central 1-Stop, Susan A. Cole Hall, 2nd floor Atrium.

Financial Aid

• You can pay your student's bill with their Federal Direct Loans as offered - view on NEST.
• Families can consider a Federal Direct PLUS Loan. If you are denied based on credit, your student(s) will receive additional unsubsidized loan funds in their name.
• Any creditworthy borrower or your student(s) with a creditworthy cosigner can consider an alternative loan.

Important Notes About the Bill

• Important Reminder: Any adjustments to your student's schedule (i.e., adding or dropping courses) will affect their final bill. If they maintain 12-18 credits throughout their adjustments, the flat rate cost will not change.
• This bill shows your student's financial aid (as of now) that will be applied to their account and the resulting net amount that will be due.
• Please ensure your student(s) review the Montclair State University Financial Responsibility Agreement.
• Recent Parent PLUS or private loan applications may not be reflected in the estimated aid amount on this bill.
• Students are billed on a semester basis (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Montclair State University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, health insurance premium and room and board every academic year.
• Note for freshmen beginning this fall: If your student's bill states that they are registered part-time, or states that there is no bill because they do not yet have a class schedule, please advise your student(s) to contact their academic college's success center for support.

Questions?

Contact Red Hawk Central, a centralized location for all student services. We are a one-stop shop for completing important student services and answering any questions or concerns you may have. Please Note: Without FERPA Proxy Access granted, we are unable to discuss specific student information with you. If you do not have access, please discuss with your student(s) to grant you access or contact us directly.

• Email: redhawkcentral@montclair.edu
• Call: 973-655-7600
• Visit: Susan A. Cole Hall 2nd Floor Atrium

Virtual Concierge Sessions

Join Red Hawk Central for a series of Virtual Concierge Sessions! Drop in every Monday, starting August 5, 1-3 p.m., Online, to ask one-on-one questions about student services. Whether you and your student have inquiries about Financial Aid, Registration, or Student Accounts, we've got you covered. Get Your Questions Answered!