Student Accounts Office

Cashier’s Office

The mission of the Cashier’s Office is to collect money due to the University. The Cashier’s Office is dedicated to providing courteous and outstanding customer service, and accurate posting of student accounts. The Cashier’s Office will continue to develop innovative ways to provide customers with quality and timely service. Internally, the Cashier’s Office will continue to monitor operational functions in order to reduce processing time; while maintaining a high level of internal controls and professional accuracy.


Announcement:

The Cashier’s Office is closed and is not accepting cash payments.  Students are encouraged to make payment online through our [Bill+Payment for Students] or [Bill+Payment for Authorized Users].

For those not able to make payment online and, who traditionally pay with cash, you may purchase a Money Order made payable to George Mason University and send to us by mail.  Money Orders can be purchased at the following places, as well as banks and credit unions:

  • U.S. Post Office
  • Giant grocery stores
  • Safeway grocery stores
  • Walmart
  • 7-11 stores

We have partnered with our bank, Wells Fargo, to provide lockbox services.  This service will ensure that payments sent to us are processed in a timely manner, especially during times of University campus closure.

We ask that payments for student account balances (including scholarship checks) be sent to:
George Mason University
P.O. Box # 716475
Philadelphia, PA 19171-6475

If payment is being sent for overnight delivery by courier, please send to:
Lockbox Services – #716475
George Mason University
2005 Market Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Please make sure that the student’s ID number (G#) is included on the check or in correspondence with the check.


Cashier’s Office Relocation

The Cashier’s Office has relocated into the Student Accounts Office suite in SUB 1, #1600. #1600 is located across from the Mason Student Services Center. The drop box for the Cashier’s Office is located in the niche near the entry/exit doors of the building. Campus maps and signage will be updated through the appropriate channels.


Important Information:

All semester bills will be provided electronically.  Monitor your Masonlive email account for notices regarding eBills, which will be available through the Bill and Payment System. Students must check Patriot Web for balance due, verify registration, and pay through [Bill+Payment for Students] or [Bill+Payment for Authorized Users] by the due date listed.

Students are responsible for dropping classes that they do not plan to complete by the due date. Tuition liability may apply.

Click here for information on qualifying for in-state tuition.

Pay Online

Online payment is available through a secure portal at Touchnet.

The system is unavailable nightly from 10:30 pm – 12:00 am

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Announcements

– The Cashier’s Office will accept only checks and online electronic check payments.

To accommodate students wishing to pay tuition and fees by credit card, Mason has contracted with a third party vendor, TouchNet, who will accept American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover online through [Bill+Payment for Students] or [Bill+Payment for Authorized Users]. A convenience fee will be assessed by TouchNet for credit card payments.

The convenience fee is nonrefundable, even if the payment is refunded.

-Use [Bill+Payment for Students] or [Bill+Payment for Authorized Users] to make payments, view your payment history, provide permission for others to view your bill and make payments, view and print your billing statement, and enroll in a payment plan so you can pay your balance in installments. Click the following link for additional information.

– Want your refund faster? Follow these five easy steps to sign up for direct deposit.

Payment Plans

Payment plans are online only. You may use [Bill+Payment for Students] or [Bill+Payment for Authorized Users] to sign up. Payment plans have a $30 setup fee.

Click the following link for additional information about Payment Plans.

About Us

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm

Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm

Location

Fairfax: SUB I, Suite 1600

Contact Us

Phone: (703) 993-2000
Fax: (703) 993-2490
Web: Submit the form in Contact Us