Student Account Payment Instructions and Deadlines
Payment Option 1: Single Semeter Payment
Choose this option to pay the entire account balance in full for the semester. Paid once each semester.
- Due 7 days prior to the start of each semester. Payment processing fees for debit/credit cards apply.
- Pay online through Meadow Pay.
- To mail a payment (including funds from an educational savings/529 plan), please note the student's name and ID# on the check and mail to:
Cornell College
Student Accounts Office
600 First St. SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098 - To make a payment by phone, call us at 319.895.4593 and we can assist you by processing an electronic check or a credit/debit card payment.
Payment Option #2: Semester Payment Plan
Divide the semester balance into 5 monthly payments each semester. You must set this up each semester.
- Payments are due on the first business day of each month August-December (fall) and January-May (spring). Payment processing fees for debit/credit cards apply.
- A payment plan should be set up each semester you do not use the single semester payment option.
- $50 fee set up fee due as you set up your monthly payment plan each semester.
- Set up your plan and pay online through Meadow Pay.
Important account information
- Each semester, student accounts are expected to be paid in full or enrolled in the pay plan by the semester payment option date. (See payment dates below for specific dates.)
- Accounts are considered delinquent when accounts are not paid in full by the semester payment option date or are late/insufficient on the payment plan.
- LATE FEES WILL BE ASSESSED on the 10th of each month. $25/month for all delinquent accounts.
- Registration holds will be placed on delinquent student accounts. Registration for summer, the next academic year, and/or the next academic semester will be prevented until the student account is paid in full or brought current on the payment plan.
- Housing selection holds will be placed on delinquent student accounts. Students will not be able to draw a number, select a room, or participate in any housing lottery processes until the student account is paid in full or brought current on the payment plan.
- Students are subject to the Financial Suspension Policy when their student account remains delinquent at the end of Block 4 and Block 8.
Billing & payment dates
2025-2026
| Date | Detail |
|---|---|
| July 15 | Fall bills available online through Self-Service - Students/Families may begin setting up Payment Plans for Fall semester. |
| August 1 | Monthly Payment Plan Option: First payment due for all students utilizing the Monthly Payment Plan Option for fall semester (due on the first business day of each month, August-December) |
| August 18 | Semester Payment Option: Payment due for students choosing the Semester Payment Option for fall semester (full balance payment) |
| September 10 | Late fees begin accruing on the following student accounts: those with a balance due but are not enrolled in the Monthly Payment Plan Option or; those who are late on their payment plan payments ($25 per month on the 10th of each month) |
| December 16 | Spring bills available online through Self-Service - Students/Families may begin setting up payment plans for spring semester |
| January 1 | Monthly Payment Plan Option: First payment due for all students utilizing the Monthly Payment Plan Option for spring semester (due on the first business day of each month, January-May) |
| January 5 | Semester Payment Option: Payment due for all students choosing the Semester Payment Option for spring semester (full balance payment) |
| January 31 | Business Office holds placed on delinquent student accounts as a reminder to resolve any outstanding balance in order to avoid issues or delays with Registration and Housing Selection in March. |
| February 10 | Late fees begin accruing on the following student accounts: those with a balance due but are not enrolled in the Monthly Payment Plan Option or; those who are late on their payment plan payments ($25 per month on the 10th of each month) |
| March 6 | Registration and Housing holds (for upcoming academic year) placed on delinquent student accounts |
| May 5 | Delinquent student accounts are subject to the Financial Suspension Policy |