Tuition & Fees Payment

Students and their sponsors have several options for completing their tuition and fees payments to MSU Billings.

  • Online payment via their MyInfo account, and parents or sponsors can make electronic payments using the QuickPay system.
  • International Wire Transfer directly to MSU Billings
  • Make a payment directly with the MSUB Business Services Office, located in the basement of McMullen Hall.

 

Banking

You should plan to open an account in person. As an international student, you do not fit neatly into any category set by US banks, and it will be easier to deal with any complications in person. In addition, it’s always useful to establish a face-to-face relationship if you require additional services. When you go to the bank to open a bank account, you will need to bring:

  • Your full name, home address, home telephone number, your campus telephone number, and your college address
  • Unexpired passport and Visa
  • I-94 card
  • I-20, DS-2019 or I-797 approval notice
  • Any secondary form of identification (such as: your passport, your Student ID card, birth certificate, state driver’s license, or a letter from the International Students and Scholars Office)
  • Enrollment verification letter from your school (such as your student ID or admission letter)

You will also need the funds you want to deposit and open the account with. Every bank has slightly different requirements, so make sure you ask beforehand so you don’t forget something you need.

Banking & Social Security Numbers

Some banks require clients to have social security numbers (SSN), which are only for people who work. Click here for information about the SSN regulations. If you do not have a SSN, then you should bank at a larger, national bank such as Wells Fargo and First Interstate Bank.

 

Types of Bank Accounts

There are two main types of bank accounts in the US. They are:

  • Checking Accounts

These allow you to frequently deposit and withdraw money. They are a great way to pay your monthly bills, and for day to day spending. When you open a checking account, it usually comes with a checkbook and a bank card. There are usually minimum monthly balances and service fees, and these vary depending on the type of account you open. Most international students only need a checking account, which they use for managing living expenses while at school.

  •  Savings Accounts

These are for longer term deposits for accruing interest. The interest rates, minimum balances, and service fees will vary from bank to bank. As an international student, you will probably not need a savings account.

For more information, visit internationalstudentloan.com