1. Accounts Receivable Office
Iowa State University
Accounts Receivable Office

2. Overview
AccessPlus What is a U-Bill? How to Access Your U-Bill Payment Options Accepted Payment Types Third Party Authorization Authorize Aid/Direct Deposit Contact Info US BANK

3. AccessPlus Login

4. AccessPlus Functionality
University Bill (U-Bill)
Third Party Access
Financial Aid
Class Registration
Grade Report and Unofficial Transcript
Schedule of Classes and Locations
Address Maintenance
Department of Residence Options
Job Board
CyCash
Direct Deposit

5. Address Change

6. CyCash
Uses on campus:
- Laundry facilities
- Vending machines
- Participating dining locations
Maximum charge in CyCash is $50.00 at any one time

7. U-Bill What is a U-Bill? Payments due on the 20th of each month
Electronic bill viewable on AccessPlus
Tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and other miscellaneous university charges are assessed to your U-Bill
Qualified University Bookstore purchases can be charged to the U-Bill
When there is account activity, a reminder is sent on the first working day of each month
Payments due on the 20th of each month

8. How do I access my U-Bill?1 3 2

9. Payment Options Pay in Full Payment Plans No additional fee Due dates:
Fall: August 20th
Spring: January 20th
Summer: May 20th
Note: you may have additional miscellaneous charges throughout semester
Deferred Billing Plan
3 payments each semester
$20 fee per semester
Monthly Payment Plan
Payment plan to cover fall and spring semester charges
$50 fee per year

10. Payment Options Deferred Billing Plan
Allows for minimum payments for the first three months each semester
$20 fee per semester
Due Dates:
Minimum payments shown on U-Bill each month
Spring:
January 20th
February 20th
March 20th
Summer:
May 20th
June 20th
July 20th
Fall:
August 20th
September 20th
October 20th

11. Accepted Payment Types
Pay Bill Online
Electronic payment from checking or savings account on AccessPlus
Check or Certified Funds (accompanied by payment slip)
Make payable to Iowa State University
Write university ID number (customer number) on payment
Payment Drop Box located on the ground floor of Beardshear Hall behind Student Answer Center
Mail to:
ISU Treasurer’s Office 1220 Beardshear Hall Ames, IA 50011
Note: Credit/debit card payments are NOT accepted for U-Bill payments

12. Accepted Payment Types (con’t) Western Union Bank-to-Bank
International U-Bill Payments:
Bank -to- bank transfer initiated through your AccessPlus account
Pay in the currency of your choice; converted to U.S. Dollars
NO additional transaction charges from Western Union Business Solutions or ISU
Exchange rate valid for 72 hours after transaction is initiated
Payments transmitted to ISU electronically, typically posted in 3 to 5 days
Click here for complete details

13. AccessPlus Online Payment Steps

17. AccessPlus Western Union Payment Steps
How to Initiate a Western Union payment via AccessPlus
Step 1: Go to AccessPlus
• Go to
• Go to Student Tab, Pay Bill Online option and choose International U-Bill Payment Option.
• Enter the amount you wish to transfer in U.S. Dollars; not to exceed total U-Bill balance.
Step 2: Initiate your payment quote online-Western Union
• Choose your currency type.** A payment amount in your currency of choice will automatically be generated. This quote is secured for 72 hours.* If payment is not made within 72 hours of the quote your payment could be subject to return or adjustment.
• Agree to the payment amount and accept terms and conditions.
• Download payment instructions, including a reference number, as a .PDF document. You will need the reference number to complete your payment in Step 3.
Step 3: Transfer funds to Western Union Business Solutions
• The payment instructions will tell you how to transfer funds through your personal bank or online.
• Make sure that the reference number is included in your wire transfer instructions.
Step 4: Western Union Business Solutions does the rest
• Using your reference number, Western Union Business Solutions will transfer your funds into your Iowa State University U-Bill account.
• This usually takes 3 to 5 business days after your local bank initiates payment to Western Union Business Solutions.

18. A+ Western Union steps
1. Click “Pay Bill Online” and then “International Bank to Bank Payment” button

19. 2. Type in the Amount you want to pay toward your U-Bill in US Dollars, not to exceed your Current Balance owed and click the “Continue” button
3. Confirm the amount you have requested to pay and click “Continue” This will take you out of AccessPlus to the Western Union website in a new browser tab

20. 4. From the currency drop down options, select the currency associated with the *country you will make your payment from and click the “Next” button
*If your country is not listed in the drop down menu please select “Any other country (USD)” to continue making your international wire transfer payment

21. 5. Verify your email address is accurate, a
5. Verify your address is accurate, a .pdf with final instructions will be sent to this address. If the funds are from a third party account other than your own you can enter this persons name address and country below, then click the “Next” button to continue

22. 6. Review the terms and conditions for the Western Union Payment, click the box next to “Yes, I have read and understood…” and click the “Submit” button

23. 7. A .PDF document will open in a separate page for you to print if you wish or save to your computer to forward on to the banking institution that will initiate the movement of funds. This is the same .pdf that is sent to the address you provided in step 5. We encourage all students to use their CyMail addresses for this purpose. You can then forward the on to your bank, parents and any other parties you wish to share this information with.

24. 8. Then on your internet tabs that are still open you will need to click the one to the left of the pdf document to return to the Western Union page, which has a tab at the bottom right you can click that will take you back into your secure AccessPlus menu options. Click “Return To Homepage” you will then see this message on your U-Bill tab, simply get the .pdf document to your bank as soon as possible for processing. Contact Western Union by or Phone for further questions regarding this process.

25. Third Party Authorization
The student must grant access and/or authorization to third parties.
Third Party Access
Account Info Release
Creates an ID & password for third party to log onto AccessPlus to view selected info
Can make payments online
Student is administrator
Student must review and accept Terms & Conditions each semester to retain Third Party viewing capabilities
Allows third party to call and discuss detailed info on student’s U-Bill
Three Options:
Information Release Only
notification & information release
Mail copy of bill ($8.00 per semester)

26. Third Party Access Set up on student’s AccessPlus
Establishes account for parent, guardian, or other third party of choice to log into AccessPlus
Select categories for viewing access

27. Account Info Release

28. Authorizing Aid/Direct Deposit
Available financial aid will be applied directly to the charges on the U-Bill 4-5 days before classes begin
Any excess funds will be refunded via direct deposit into a bank account of your choice
Sign up for Direct Deposit on AccessPlus:
Student tab
Account/U-Bill
Direct Deposit Signup
Enter routing and account number from checking or savings account

29. Accounts Receivable Office Walk-in Advising Available
Contact Info
Accounts Receivable Office
0880 Beardshear Hall
Walk-in Advising Available
Monday – Friday
Summer :30am – 4:00pm
Fall & Spring :00am – 4:30pm
(515)

30. International Student & Scholar Advisors
Campus Location: 3248 Memorial Union
Phone:
Web:
Sponsor Contact Information
Katina Van Dyke
0880 Beardshear Hall
Becky Zama
3248 Memorial Union

31. ISU CARD LOST CARD: REPORT IMMEDIATELY AccessPlus: A+Home Tab, ISU Ids
Card Office: Room 0530 Beardshear Hall or call
If activated as U.S. BANK ATM/Debit Card ALSO CALL: U.S. Bank US BANKS

32. ISU CARD & U.S. BANK

33. U.S. BANK ATM Locations on Campus
Memorial Union West (accepts deposits)
Memorial Union Food Court
Memorial Union Bookstore
Maple/Willow/Larch Commons
Frederiksen Court
Parks Library
Hub
College of Design
Union Drive Commons
College of Veterinary Medicine

34. ISU CARD & U.S. BANK Disclosures: usbank.com/iowastate
All regular account opening procedures apply. $25 minimum deposit to open an account. Fees for non-routine transactions may apply. 2. A surcharge fee will be applied by the ATM owner, unless they are participating in the MoneyPass network. 3. You may be charged access fees by your carrier dependent upon your personal plan. Web access is needed to use Mobile Banking. Check with your carrier for details on specific fees and charges. 4. Optional paper statements available, for a fee. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.
After a competitive selection process, Iowa State University chose U.S. Bank as its partner to offer students, faculty and staff the option to add banking functionality to the ISUCard. Iowa State University receives financial support from U.S. Bank primarily in the form of royalties and card stock which is used to support the ISUCard and other student programs. Students, Faculty and staff are not required to open an account with U.S. Bank to receive the ISUCard and they do not need to have a U.S. Bank account to use their ISUCard for other card-authorized campus services. Questions about the University’s partnership with U.S. Bank may be directed to the ISUCard Office at or by to