How to Pay Fees
Summer Semester
Pay fees on CougarWeb
For information on tuition charges and paying fees for Summer 2026, see Summer 2026 Tuition & Fees.
Autumn Semester
Pay fees on Workday
This page contains information for Autumn 2026, including current tuition charges and fee payment procedures using our new system, Workday.
Review your bill.
- Log in to Workday. (Login instructions.)
- In the left menu, click Student Financials Hub to review the amount you owe.
- You should see your current balance in the “due now” box on the overview page.
Pay your bill.
From the Student Financials Hub, select the “suggested links” in the left-hand menu.- From the suggested links drop-down menu, select “Pay Now.” You should see another screen with a breakdown of your charges by semester.
- Click on “Make a Payment.”
- From the Make a Payment page, select the semester you are paying for and input the amount that you want to pay
- On the next screen (How would you like to pay?), select your payment method:
- Bank account e-check (no fee). Enter the bank account holder name and account details as directed.
- Credit Card (2.85% fee). We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.
- Review and accept the Terms and Conditions by checking the box.
- Finally, review your information before you confirm payment!
- Enter your email address, confirm the payment information is correct, then select the “Pay" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Once the payment is processed, you will see a confirmation page summarizing your payment and any remaining balance.
Other Payment Methods
The Friends and Family section in Workday allows students to request that a third party be granted proxy access to specified account information. Staff can view the listed contacts, but only students can add a third party to their account.
Checks or money orders may be mailed to Columbus State for tuition payment. Please note the following:
- Make checks and money orders payable to: Columbus State Community College, or CSCC.
- Write the student’s name, Cougar ID number, and a telephone number on the check or money order.
- Be sure you pay the correct amount if paying in full or making a scheduled payment on the Extended Payment Plan. Not having the correct amount on your check or money order may result in dropped courses or late fees.
- Mail to:
Columbus State Community College
ATTN: Cashier's Office
P.O. Box 1609
Columbus, OH 43216 - Allow your mailed payment 10-14 days for delivery by US Postal Service
NOTE: A $20.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.
If buildings are closed during business hours, you can drop payments in the drop box located in the breezeway to Madison Hall on the Columbus Campus. Drop box payments by check only and please make sure Cougar I.D numbers are on all items.
Phone payments can be made for the Prior Learning Assessment Fee, otherwise, credit card payments must be made using self-service. Prior Learning Assessment Fee phone payments can be made by calling Cashiers and Student Accounting at (614) 287-5658, . Our office can be reached by phone during the following hours:
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact the Cashier's Office
If you need assistance, please contact the Cashier's Office at stuacct@cscc.edu or call 614-287-5658.