Iowa State UniversityAccounts Receivable Office

Overview

AccessPlusWhat is a U-Bill?

How to Access Your U-BillPayment Options

Accepted Payment TypesThird Party Authorization

Authorize Aid/Direct DepositContact Info

US BANK

AccessPlus Login

AccessPlus Functionality

• University Bill (U-Bill)• Third Party Access• Financial Aid• Class Registration• Grade Report and Unofficial

Transcript• Schedule of Classes and Locations• Address Maintenance• Department of Residence Options• Job Board• CyCash• Direct Deposit

Address Change

CyCash

Maximum charge in CyCash is $50.00 at any one time

Uses on campus:- Laundry facilities- Vending machines- Participating dining locations

U-Bill

What is a U-Bill? – Electronic bill viewable on AccessPlus

– Tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and other

miscellaneous university charges are assessed to

your U-Bill

– Qualified University Bookstore purchases can be

charged to the U-Bill

– When there is account activity, a reminder e-mail is

sent on the first working day of each month

– Payments due on the 20th of each

month

U-Bill

How do I access my U-Bill?

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Payment Options

Pay in Full

• No additional fee• Due dates:

– Fall: August 20th

– Spring: January 20th

– Summer: May 20th

• Note: you may have additional miscellaneous charges throughout semester

Payment Plans

• Deferred Billing Plan– 3 payments each semester– $20 fee per semester

• Monthly Payment Plan– Payment plan to cover fall

and spring semester charges

– $50 fee per year

Deferred Billing Plan• Allows for minimum payments for the

first three months each semester

• $20 fee per semester

• Due Dates:

• Minimum payments shown on U-Bill each month

Spring: • January 20th

• February 20th

• March 20th

Summer: • May 20th

• June 20th

• July 20th

Fall: • August 20th

• September 20th

• October 20th

Payment Options

Accepted Payment Types

• Pay Bill Online – Electronic payment from

checking or savings account on AccessPlus

• Check or Certified Funds(accompanied by payment slip)

– Make payable to Iowa State University– Write university ID number (customer number) on payment– Payment Drop Box located on the ground floor of Beardshear

Hall behind Student Answer Center– Mail to:

• ISU Treasurer’s Office1220 Beardshear HallAmes, IA 50011

Note: Credit/debit card payments are NOT accepted for U-Bill payments

Accepted Payment Types (con’t)Western Union Bank-to-Bank

International U-Bill Payments:• Bank -to- bank transfer initiated through your

AccessPlus account• Pay in the currency of your choice; converted to

U.S. Dollars• NO additional transaction charges from Western

Union Business Solutions or ISU• Exchange rate valid for 72 hours after

transaction is initiated• Payments transmitted to ISU electronically,

typically posted in 3 to 5 days• Click here for complete details

AccessPlus Online Payment Steps

AccessPlus Western Union Payment Steps

How to Initiate a Western Union payment via AccessPlus

Step 1: Go to AccessPlus • Go to https://accessplus.iastate.edu/frontdoor/login.jsp. • Go to Student Tab, Pay Bill Online option and choose International U-Bill Payment Option. • Enter the amount you wish to transfer in U.S. Dollars; not to exceed total U-Bill balance.

Step 2: Initiate your payment quote online-Western Union • Choose your currency type.** A payment amount in your currency of choice will automatically be generated. This quote is secured for 72 hours.* If payment is not made within 72 hours of the quote your payment could be subject to return or adjustment. • Agree to the payment amount and accept terms and conditions. • Download payment instructions, including a reference number, as a .PDF document. You will need the reference number to complete your payment in Step 3.

Step 3: Transfer funds to Western Union Business Solutions • The payment instructions will tell you how to transfer funds through your personal bank or online. • Make sure that the reference number is included in your wire transfer instructions.

Step 4: Western Union Business Solutions does the rest • Using your reference number, Western Union Business Solutions will transfer your funds into your Iowa State University U-Bill account. • This usually takes 3 to 5 business days after your local bank initiates payment to Western Union Business Solutions.

A+ Western Union steps1. Click “Pay Bill Online” and then “International Bank to Bank Payment” button

2. Type in the Amount you want to pay toward your U-Bill in US Dollars, not to exceed your Current Balance owed and click the “Continue” button

3. Confirm the amount you have requested to pay and click “Continue” This will take you out of AccessPlus to the Western Union website in a new browser tab

4. From the currency drop down options, select the currency associated with the *country you will make your payment from and click the “Next” button

*If your country is not listed in the drop down menu please select “Any other country (USD)” to continue making your international wire transfer payment

5. Verify your email address is accurate, a .pdf with final instructions will be sent to this address. If the funds are from a third party account other than your own you can enter this persons name address and country below, then click the “Next” button to continue

6. Review the terms and conditions for the Western Union Payment, click the box next to “Yes, I have read and understood…” and click the “Submit” button

7. A .PDF document will open in a separate page for you to print if you wish or save to your computer to forward on to the banking institution that will initiate the movement of funds. This is the same .pdf that is sent to the email address you provided in step 5. We encourage all students to use their CyMail addresses for this purpose. You can then forward the email on to your bank, parents and any other parties you wish to share this information with.

8. Then on your internet tabs that are still open you will need to click the one to the left of the pdf document to return to the Western Union page, which has a tab at the bottom right you can click that will take you back into your secure AccessPlus menu options. Click “Return To Homepage” you will then see this message on your U-Bill tab, simply get the .pdf document to your bank as soon as possible for processing. Contact Western Union by email or Phone for further questions regarding this process.

Third Party Authorization

Third Party Access

• Creates an ID & password for third party to log onto AccessPlus to view selected info

• Can make payments online

• Student is administrator

• Student must review and accept Terms & Conditions each semester to retain Third Party viewing capabilities

Account Info Release

• Allows third party to call and discuss detailed info on student’s U-Bill

• Three Options: – Information Release Only– E-mail notification &

information release– Mail copy of bill ($8.00 per

semester)

The student must grant access and/or authorization to third parties.

Third Party Access

• Set up on student’s

AccessPlus

• Establishes account for

parent, guardian, or other

third party of choice to log

into AccessPlus

• Select categories for

viewing access

Account Info Release

Authorizing Aid/Direct Deposit

• Available financial aid will be applied directly to the charges on the U-Bill 4-5 days before classes begin

• Any excess funds will be refunded via direct deposit into a bank account of your choice

• Sign up for Direct Deposit on AccessPlus:– Student tab– Account/U-Bill– Direct Deposit Signup

• Enter routing and account number from checking or savings account

Contact InfoAccounts Receivable Office

0880 Beardshear Hall

Walk-in Advising Available Monday – Friday

Summer 7:30am – 4:00pmFall & Spring 8:00am – 4:30pm

(515) 294-7388ubill@iastate.edu

www.ubill.iastate.edu

International Student & Scholar Advisors

• Campus Location: 3248 Memorial Union

• Phone: 515-294-1120• Web: https://www.isso.iastate.edu/joomla/

Sponsor Contact Information Katina Van Dyke

0880 Beardshear Hall515-294-5461

Becky Zama3248 Memorial Union

515-294-1120

ISU CARD

LOST CARD:REPORT

IMMEDIATELY

• AccessPlus: A+Home Tab, ISU Ids

• Card Office: Room 0530 Beardshear Hall or call 515-294-2727

• If activated as U.S. BANK ATM/Debit Card ALSO CALL: U.S. Bank - 800.US BANKS 800-872-2657

ISU CARD & U.S. BANK

U.S. BANK ATM Locations on Campus

1. Memorial Union West (accepts deposits)

2. Memorial Union Food Court3. Memorial Union Bookstore4. Maple/Willow/Larch Commons5. Frederiksen Court6. Parks Library7. Hub8. College of Design9. Union Drive Commons10. College of Veterinary Medicine

ISU CARD & U.S. BANK

Disclosures:usbank.com/iowastate All regular account opening procedures apply. $25 minimum deposit to open an account. Fees for non-routine transactions may apply. 2. A surcharge fee will be applied by the ATM owner, unless they are participating in the MoneyPass network. 3. You may be charged access fees by your carrier dependent upon your personal plan. Web access is needed to use Mobile Banking. Check with your carrier for details on specific fees and charges. 4. Optional paper statements available, for a fee. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.

After a competitive selection process, Iowa State University chose U.S. Bank as its partner to offer students, faculty and staff the option to add banking functionality to the ISUCard. Iowa State University receives financial support from U.S. Bank primarily in the form of royalties and card stock which is used to support the ISUCard and other student programs. Students, Faculty and staff are not required to open an account with U.S. Bank to receive the ISUCard and they do not need to have a U.S. Bank account to use their ISUCard for other card-authorized campus services.

Questions about the University’s partnership with U.S. Bank may be directed to the ISUCard Office at 515-294-2727 or by email to idcard@iastate.edu