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Accounting and Finance Office

It is our mission to support Mount St. Mary's University by providing courteous, accurate, and professional accounting and financial services to students, employees, trustees and vendors.

Our services include:

  • Processing bills and incoming/outgoing payments (see more below).
  • Supporting students and families with billing and payment concerns.
  • Providing invoices and statements to our students.
  • Providing financial operations information to the community.
  • Processing payments to outside vendors and staff in an accurate and timely manner.

The Division of Business and Finance oversees the university offices of Accounting and Finance.

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Grant Access to Family Members

In accordance with FERPA, only students have initial access to their financial information. We strongly encourage students to grant parents or guardians access to their financial information so they can assist their student with billing and financial aid requirements.

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Contact Us

Phone: 301-447-5353
Fax: 301-447-5867
Email Accounting & Finance >

Billing & Payment Options

The Mount is committed to containing costs and keeping tuition as low as possible, and have partnered with Transact Campus Payments to provide alternative payment options for our students and parents, including:

  • Secure ACH E-check payments
  • Secure Credit Card Payments
  • Cash, check or money orders

Our electronic processes are completely secure, meeting all federal regulations with PCI compliance and FDIC insured bank accounts.

First Step - Sign the Financial Responsibility Form

All students must review and accept the Acknowledgment of Financial Responsibility Form every academic year. This is renewed at the beginning of the first term you attend each academic year by logging in to MyMount and electronically signing the Form.

Get the Financial Responsibility Form (.pdf)

Electronic Check (e-check) Payments

Pay bills with an automatic e-check payment through CashNet, This secure automatic withdrawal from your bank account.is set up with your banking instructions and will automatically pull from your bank account without charging transaction fees.

Instructions for ACH (e-check) Tuition Payments Online

Students

  1. Sign into MyMount
  2. Select Account Balance tab
  3. Click Go to CASHNet

At this point you will be directed to the CASHNet website. You can choose to make a payment or assign a PIN for your parents/guardian, or whomever you wish to have access to make a payment on your tuition account. This will give parents/guardian access to make a tuition payment only, not access to your portal account. Just follow the instructions when prompted. Be sure to print a receipt for your records when the transaction has successfully been completed.

Parents

  1. Your student must first sign in to the Portal and complete steps 1–3 above in order for you to gain access and receive a Parent PIN.
  2. You will then receive an email message with password (case sensitive) and link to the CASHNet
  3. Login with assigned Parent PIN and password
  4. You will be prompted to create a new password
  5. Under “Your Account” click to make a payment
  6. Click on Balance
  7. Fill in payment amount and “Add to Shopping Cart”
  8. Checkout and follow instructions as prompted

already have parent password and PIN?

Visit CashNet to process payments to your student's account. Be sure to print a receipt for your records when the transaction has successfully been completed. We suggest that you save the link as a favorite and make note of your PIN and password for future reference.

Credit Card

For your convenience, you may make online payments using your Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express with your credit/debit card. Since we have outsourced this processing the service provider charges a convenience fee. Refer to their website for the applicable fee. Please know that Mount St. Mary's University does not receive any of these fees.

Make an Online Payment with a Credit Card >

Instructions for Credit Card Tuition Payments Online

Student

  1. Sign into MyMount
  2. Select Account Balance tab
  3. Click Go to CASHNet

At this point you will be directed to the CASHNet website. You can choose to make a payment or assign a PIN for your parents/guardian, or whomever you wish to have access to make a payment on your tuition account. This will give parents/guardian access to make a tuition payment only, not access to your portal account. Just follow the instructions when prompted. Be sure to print a receipt for your records when the transaction has successfully been completed.

Parents

  1. Student must sign in to the Portal and complete steps 1–3 above in order for you to gain access and receive a Parent PIN.
  2. Parent will receive an email message with password (case sensitive) and link to the CASHNet
  3. Login with assigned Parent PIN and password
  4. You will be prompted to create a new password
  5. Under “Your Account” click to make a payment
  6. Click on Balance
  7. Fill in payment amount and “Add to Shopping Cart”
  8. Checkout and follow instructions as prompted

Already have parent password and PIN?

Visit CashNet to process payments to your student's account.Be sure to print a receipt for your records when the transaction has successfully been completed. We suggest that you save the link as a favorite and make note of your PIN and password for future reference.

Cash, Check and Money Order

Cash, checks and money orders will be accepted in our office. Payments may also be mailed to:

Accounting & Finance Office
Mount St. Mary's University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Phone: 301-447-5353
Fax: 301-447-5867
Email the Accounting and Finance Office >

Payment Plans

Payment Plans Available in MyMount

  1. Student must select a Payment Plan in MyMount > Account Balance
    • Payment Plans are offered to Emmitsburg Traditional Undergrad Students.
    • This needs to be done each semester (Fall and Spring).
    • Parent, guardian or student may do this.
    • For information on graduate payment deferments, please visit the Tuition and Fees page in the graduate catalog.
    • For information on accelerated/adult payment deferments, please visit the Accelerated Undergraduate Program Fees and Financial Information page in the Division of Continuing Studies catalog.
  2. Payment Plan Terms
    • Fall monthly payments: July 15th – Nov 15th
    • Spring monthly payments: Dec 15th – April 15th
    • $35 sign-up fee.
    • Finance charge of .5% at the end of each month on the unpaid balance.
    • We do expect the semester to be paid in full by the last payment date for each term.
  3. If someone else is paying the bill, the student must grant them account access.
    • Use the FERPA Permissions form to grant account access.
    • After the FERPA form is submitted, the parent/guardian will receive an email from Information Technology Support Center (ITSC) containing login information for MyMount. This can take up to three days.
    • Once the parent/guardian has the login information, they will be able to see their student’s payment plan info, pay invoices, and view their 1098T.

Students can visit jenzabarhelp.msmary.edu for more information on how to navigate MyMount.

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Accounting Forms

Enrolled Undergraduate Students

Adult Continuing Studies Student Receipt Request

Please process a request in writing only to acctsrec@msmary.edu or fax it to 301-447-5867. You may also mail your request to:

Mount St. Mary's University
Accounting & Finance Office
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Attn: Accounts Receivable Manager

Include the following in your request:

  • course name
  • course number
  • semester you last attended class
  • method you wish to receive receipt and contact information (fax, mail or email)

After submitting a complete request, your receipt will be sent to you in three business days.

CASHNet Frequently Asked Questions

What is the transaction fee and is it for all cards?

There is a convenience fee that applies to all credit and debit card payments regardless of card type. Please refer to the CashNet website for applicable fees.

Can I call with my credit card number to make a payment?

No, for security purposes credit card payments cannot be processed in the office ,or over the telephone.

Where do I make a credit card payment online?

Students must go through their MyMount account to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Will I continue to receive a statement in the mail?

Yes, all statements will be mailed.

Is there a charge for an ACH (E-check) payment?

No, there are no transaction fees for ACH payments.

Can I mail a check?

Yes. Please make checks out to "Mount St. Mary's University" and send to:
Accounting & Finance Office
Mount St. Mary's University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Will the statement tell me my payment amount?

Yes, once you have signed and returned the Payment Plan Agreement your statement will include your payment amount.

Has the payment plan date changed?

No, all payments are due on the 15th of each month.

Is there a fee to join CashNet?

There are no fees for CASHNet, they are simply a secure payment gateway.

Can one payment be made for multiple students?

No. Each student has their own account and therefore a payment must be made on each bill individually.

Can I save my credit card information with CashNet?

Yes. Credit card information can be saved in CashNet.

What credit cards will you accept?

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and CARES Act

Mount St. Mary's University received funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and ARP federal relief programs. The University has completed all required federal reporting and disclosure obligations associated with these programs, and all HEERF funds have been fully expended. Historical reports and supporting documentation are maintained by the University in accordance with applicable federal records-retention requirements and are available upon request.