How to Pay Fees

A parent, guardian, or other trusted individual can make payments on your behalf by becoming a proxy. You can add a new proxy by clicking on “View/Add Proxy Access” in CougarWeb, located under "User Options".

• Proxy User Guide (Student)
• Proxy User Guide (Parent)

Checks or money orders may be mailed to Columbus State for full payment, Partial Payment Option or installments on the Extended Payment Plan. 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 43216-1609

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.