How to Make a Payment

Online Payments

Clark Atlanta University offers students the ability to make payments by Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express over the Internet. It is secure, convenient and free! 

Students may make payments on line by following the steps below:

  1. Log onto Panther Portal
  2. Enter Email Address and Password
  3. Select Students
  4. Account Information
  5. Make Payment

Please Note: If students fail to pay their balance in full for the semester in which the charges are incurred, they will not be allowed to register for classes for the following semester until all obligations have been met.

On Campus Payments

Students who prefer to pay in person should bring their payments to the Office of Student Accounts located in, Haven-Warren Hall, Suite 204.

We accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Money orders.

Mail In Payments

Make all money order payments payable to Clark Atlanta University. To ensure accurate processing when mailing in a payment, please include the student’s ID on all money orders and mail to the following address:

Clark Atlanta University
Office of Student Accounts
223 James P. Brawley, S.W
Atlanta, GA 30314

Payment Plans

The pursuit of higher education is an investment into your future.

When estimating your financial commitment for your education at Clark Atlanta University, tuition forms an enormous part of the cost. There are also other costs and fees that need to be factored in, such as lab fees, books, health insurance, etc. The tables below provide an overview of costs associated with a CAU education.

You can calculate your cost of attendance using the Net Price Calculator which estimates your financial aid and scholarships.

How to sign up on a payment plan

Students enroll in payment plans via their Banner Web account. Please ensure that all of your charges are on your account including tuition, housing and meal plans before enrolling in a payment plan.

  1. Go to Banner Web and enter secure area.
  2. Log in with user ID and pin.
  3. Select Student Services and Financial Aid
  4. Select Student Records
  5. Select ECSI Tuition Payment Plan
  6. Complete Application and payment

Fall Payment Plan Information

First installment plus $70.00 application fee is due upon enrollment. Payments are due on the 1st of each month. Final payment on all fall plans are due on November 1.

Term of Plan Enrollment dates
5 months July 1 – July 31
4 months August 1 – August 31
3 months September 1 – September 20

Spring Payment Plan Information

First installment plus $70.00 application fee is due upon enrollment. Payments are due on the 1st of each month. Final payment on all spring plans are due on April 1.

Term of Plan Enrollment dates
5 months November 13 – December 31
4 months January 1 – January 31
3 months February 1 – February 14