Fall 2026 Official Bill Now Available

Payment Due Date: Monday, August 10

The due date for your fall 2026 bill is Monday, August 10. This bill reflects your current tuition, fees (and housing if applicable) as of this date. You may use this bill for your financial planning well before the payment deadline and as a point of reference when requesting funds from a 529 Plan, private loans, financial aid, etc.

Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment Information

Some students also may have the Student Health Insurance included in their fall 2026 balance. You will receive a separate email about waiving or enrolling in the University Health Insurance Plan, soon! All full-time students are required to have health insurance.

Finding, Understanding & Paying Your Bill

1. Log into NEST using your University NetID and password.
2. Select "Statement and Payment History" to see your statement based on your enrolled credits, fees, financial aid, meal plans and room and board, if applicable.
3. Select "Pay My Bill Now" to navigate to TouchNet to make a payment.

Reminder: The due date for your fall 2026 payment is Monday, August 10.

If you enroll in a payment plan, please refer to the payment schedule that is emailed to your University email address upon successful enrollment.

Payment Options

Payments can be mailed or made online via NEST. You may use any one form or combination of payment options below to satisfy your bill. For more information on payment options, please visit the Payment Options web page.

TouchNet Installment Payment Plan

• Fall 2026 payment plans open on Saturday, August 1 for a limited time.   
• You can enroll in one (1) active plan for one (1) semester at a time. 
• This plan is interest-free and available with a $30.00 enrollment fee. 
• Visit the Tuition Payment Plan web page for further information.

Electronic Check (E-Check) or Credit/Debit Card

• All E-Check or credit/debit card payments must be made on NEST through TouchNet.  
• Please Note: Credit/debit cards are not accepted at the Cashier's Window
• There are self service computer kiosks set up in Cole Hall for students to login to their NEST accounts to make online payments if necessary. We also have printers available if you need to print a receipt.   
• E-Check payments will be processed at no additional cost.
• When paying by credit/debit card there is a non-refundable processing fee charged by our credit card servicer of 3.9% of your payment (there is a minimum payment of $.50 and a minimum $3.00 processing fee when using a credit/debit card).
• The convenience fee for international credit or debit cards is 4.25%.

Check/Money Order

• Make a check/money order payable to Montclair State University and mail to the following address.
  • Montclair State University; Attn: Cashier’s Office; 1 Normal Ave; Montclair, NJ 07043. Please include your CWID number on the check/money order.

Cash

• You may pay with cash at the Cashier’s Window located at Red Hawk Central on either Montclair campus or Bloomfield campus.
  • Montclair: Susan A. Cole Hall, 2nd floor Atrium.
  • Bloomfield: Knox Hall, Room 100. Available on Wednesdays only. For in-person cashier support on other days, visit the Montclair campus.

Financial Aid

• You can pay your bill with your Federal Direct Loans as offered - view on NEST.
• Your parents can consider a Federal Direct PLUS Loan. If they are denied based on credit, you will receive additional unsubsidized loan funds in your name.
• Any creditworthy borrower or you with a creditworthy cosigner can consider an alternative loan.

Important Notes About Your Bill

• Important Reminder: Any adjustments to your schedule (i.e., Adding or dropping courses) will affect your final bill. If you maintain 12-18 credits throughout your adjustments, the flat rate cost will not change.
• This bill shows your financial aid (as of now) that will be applied to your account and the resulting net amount that will be due.
• Please ensure you review the Montclair State University Financial Responsibility Agreement.
• Recent Parent PLUS or private loan applications may not be reflected in the estimated aid amount on this bill.
• Students are billed on a semester basis (fall, winter, spring and summer). Montclair State University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, health insurance premium and room and board every academic year.
• Note for Freshmen Beginning this Fall: If your bill states that you are registered part-time or states that there is no bill because you do not yet have a class schedule, please contact your academic college's success center for support:
  • College of the Arts 
  • College of Communication and Media 
  • College of Education and Engaged Learning (Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers) 
  • College for Community Health (Family Science & Human Development, Public Health, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Nutrition & Food Science) 
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences 
  • College of Science and Mathematics 
  • School of Business 
  • School of Nursing 
  • Discovery Program

Questions? 

Contact Red Hawk Central, a centralized location for all student service needs. They are a one-stop shop for completing important student services and answering any questions or concerns you may have.

• Email: redhawkcentral@montclair.edu or bloomfieldrhc@montclair.edu
• Call: 973-655-7600
• Visit:
  • Montclair campus, Susan A. Cole Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium. 
  • Bloomfield campus, Knox Hall, Room 100.