Student Accounts


Student Account Services accepts payment for university bills.

Also, our friendly cashiers will cash checks-up to $30 free of charge-for students, staff, and faculty.

Account Statements

This office sends paper statements for Fall (sent in July), Spring (December), and Summer (April) semesters ONLY if students are registered for that semester's classes. Bills also are uploaded to the system every month. For example: if a student is registered for Fall 2017 classes, the student will receive a paper bill in July 2017.

Only students who have an account balance will receive a statement notification via the student's SAU email. Any Authorized User also will receive an email.

If a parent or guardian wants notification when new statements are available, please have your student set you up as an Authorized User. You will receive your own login and password.

Important

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize St. Ambrose University to either use the information from your check to make a one-time electronic funds transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction.

When we use information from your check to make an electronic funds transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day you make your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.

Student Accounts on MySAU Portal Student Financial Services

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Office Hours

Ambrose Hall

Open M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
or by appointment


Make a Payment

Payment Options

Two weeks before the semester starts, payment must be made in full or through a payment arrangement. Online payments are are handled by TouchNet. Online payments or checks returned due to insufficient funds will be subject to a $15 service fee.

  • eCheck - Pay online using your own checking account by filling out the online form like you are writing a check. There will be no added charges for this service.
  • Credit card - Pay online with MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover through TouchNet, a third-party payment service. A service charge of 2.85% will be assessed by TouchNet. Effective 5/1/23, the service charge will be 2.95%.

Students may also sign up online for a payment plan. You can also choose to have payments automatically deducted from your account for the duration of your payment plan.

Online Payment Plans
  • Monthly Plan 5 payments – Limited availability. Sign up by July 31 for Fall and Dec. 31 for Spring.
  • Monthly Plan 4 Payments
  • Monthly Plan 3 Payments
  • Monthly Plan 2 Payments
  • Bi-weekly Plan 8 Payments
  • Employer paid deferment plan

You may also download and submit the appropriate form below.

Semester Payment Plan Form (pdf) - $25 setup fee 

Employer Paid Deferment (pdf) - See form for fees

Login to access your account and make a payment

Student Access
Authorized User Access (Parent, Guardians, Employers)

Parents, guardians or employers wishing to access the online payment system are required to have their student's permission. A student must initiate this process by logging into the online payment system and completing the Authorized User form. Non-student users need a valid email address to be designated as an Authorized User.

If you prefer to pay in person by cash or check, please visit Student Financial Services in Ambrose Hall, 1st floor.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who have not made satisfactory payments or payment arrangements are restricted and not allowed to register for new classes, receive their diploma upon graduation, or receive transcripts until the outstanding balance is paid in full. Late fees in the amount of $25 per month may be assessed to accounts with an outstanding balance and no payment arrangements.

Setting Up Direct Deposit

SAU uses direct deposit for all student payroll and credit balance refunds from student's accounts. Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of funds into a checking or savings account of your choice. It is the quickest, safest, and most efficient way to receive a refund.
After enrolling in direct deposit, students who remain enrolled at SAU must only update their direct deposit information when their individual banking information changes.

By enrolling in direct deposit your payroll check or refund gets deposited efficiently and you help the environment by reducing the need for paper checks.

About MySAU Portal
MySAU Portal is a secure website, interacting over an encrypted Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection designed to prevent eavesdropping, tampering, and message forgery. The site's SSL Certificate enables encryption of sensitive information during online transactions and contains unique, authenticated information about the certificate owner. It is issued by a top Certificate Authority, VeriSign, that verifies the identity of the certificate owner.

Step 1

Login to MySAU Portal with your student ID and password 

Step 2

Click on Student Applications/Self Service, then "Click here to access Self Service."

Step 3

Click Bank Information, then "add an account." 

Make sure Refund, Reimbursement and Payment Deposit is "ON."

The Effective Date should be today's date.

Enter your bank account information (account nickname, country of bank, routing number, bank account number, re-enter bank account number, account type)

Click "I agree" to the Terms and Conditions.

Form 1098-T

St. Ambrose University sends students their 1098-T forms (tuition information for year-end tax filing) through the student's account on MySAU Portal. You will be able to download and print this form.

Students must first OPT-IN for the electronic delivery. If the student does not wish to receive this form electronically it will be mailed to them. To retrieve your 1098-T online you will need to complete an electronic consent form. Download instructions (pdf) on how to complete the consent.  Anyone who has consented to electronic delivery of their 1098-T will not receive a printed copy.

You will be notified in early January when the 1098-T forms are available for viewing and printing. 

There are several advantages to receiving an electronic copy of your 1098-T:

  • No waiting for your 1098-T to arrive in the mail.
  • Print copies of your 1098-T whenever you need them.
  • Previous 1098-T forms are available for viewing and printing.

IRS Website

Contact


Kati Freiburger, Director

Student Accounts
Ambrose Hall, 1st floor
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-549-5980
sfs@sau.edu

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