Fee Payment

DUE DATE - October 10, 2021

INVOICE - Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>View Invoice

TOTAL DUE - Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>What I Owe

• • What I Owe - The "total due" subtracts any pending financial aid from current student account charges.
  • Anticipated MTAG, HELP and MESG will be deducted from any "total due" on the What I Owe page in SOAR since these funds have not been received by the University at the time of billing. 

LATE FEE - A late fee of *1.5% of the unpaid balance will be assessed monthly for any balance owed beyond the payment due date.

• • A full month's charge will be applied the first day the payment is late.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• ONLINE
  • Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>Make a Payment
    • Pop-up blockers will keep the Make a Payment link from loading.
  • Credit/Debit Card
    • 2.75% Convenience Fee charged
  • eCheck (no Convenience Fee)
• HATTIESBURG CAMPUS
  • Forrest County Hall, Rm 101
  • Check, cash or money order (no credit/debit cards)
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• GULF COAST CAMPUS
  • Student Services One Stop - Hardy Hall, 1st Floor
  • Check or money order (no cash or credit/debit cards)
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• PAYMENT PLAN
  • Fall 2021 balances only
  • Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>Make a Payment
    • Pop-up blockers will keep the Make a Payment link from loading.
  • TWO payments (by 10/10 & 11/10)
  • $50 non-refundable enrollment fee
  • First installment due at time of plan enrollment
  • Visit Installment Payment Plan for more information.
• MAIL
  • Check or money order
  • Include USM ID# on payment
  • 118 College Dr #5133, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

TROUBLESHOOTING

Why is my financial aid still pending?

If you have MTAG, HELP or MESG, these funds have not been received by the University at the time of billing. You can contact Financial Aid at financial.aidFREEMississippi to follow up on the disbursement status of any other aid.

How can I find how much I owe?

Login to SOAR and click on your Student Dashboard > Student Account > What I Owe. This page will subtract any pending financial aid from current student account charges.

How can I make a payment online?

Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>Make a Payment

When I click Make a Payment, the amount is different in CashNet than the "total due" in SOAR.

Make a Payment directs students to Transact/CashNet to make a payment. CashNet does not pull over pending aid unless enrolling in the payment plan. Therefore, the student's full balance is listed. The “total due” from SOAR, can be manually typed in the payment screen.

My Make a Payment link shows a blank screen.

 

Once I click Make a Payment, I am being asked to login again.

You shouldn’t have to login again once you’ve logged in to SOAR. This usually happens when there is a pop-up blocker on your computer. 

Where can I find more details about charges on SOAR?

Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Student Account>Account Activity

How can I add a parent or guardian as a user to my SOAR account?

Login to SOAR. Click on Student Dashboard>Manage Guests>Add Guest User

Where can I get information about my financial aid?

Visit the Office of Financial Aid in 101 Kennard Washington Hall or contact them at financial.aidFREEMississippi.

Is there a place I can find more information about scholarships I can apply for?

Yes! Please visit the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships page to learn more and be sure to register in the Golden Opportunities scholarship system.

What if a check used for payment is returned by the bank?

Please visit Returned Check Fee.

Can I request transcripts if I still have a balance?

Students cannot request transcripts with a balance. If this balance is set up on a payment plan, this policy is still upheld.