Financial Aid Disbursement/Payment Methods
Financial Aid Disbursements
All financial aid is disbursed through a TranPay form. The Cashier's Office must have a signed TranPay form before financial aid is applied to outstanding fees and charges and/or disbursed to the student. A TranPay form can be obtained at the Cashier's Office or by calling 282-3000.
As mandated by federal regulations, financial aid cannot be disbursed prior to 10 days before the first day of classes, and then only by mail. Financial aid is available in person 5 days before the first day of classes at in-person registration held in the PSUB Ballroom. For Summer Session, financial aid is available by mail 5 days before the first day of classes and in person the Friday before the first day of classes.
Generally, stipends and fellowships are available on the 1st of each month. Call 282-2513 or 282-2790 for a schedule of stipend release dates.
An ISU Bengal Card is required for ALL financial aid disbursements at the Cashier's window.
Payment Methods Accepted
Cash
Check/Money Order - Make checks payable to Idaho State University.
Visa/MasterCard - Fees may be paid with a Visa or MasterCard at the Pocatello or Idaho Falls Cashier's Offices, or via telephone by calling 282-2900. The University does not accept credit/debit cards to pay off fee loans, short-term loans, returned checks, collection costs, or financial aid over awards and repayments.
TranPay
TranPay Process - Financial aid awarded to a student is not automatically applied to fees. The student must sign a TranPay form before any financial aid is applied to fees. Transferable financial aid includes federal financial aid, scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, etc. A TranPay form may be obtained at the Cashier's Office, or by calling 282-3000.
Fee Loan
Fee Loans are available at in-person registration at the beginning of each semester. For more information on Fee Loans click here.