Payment Requirements

Attending college is an investment in yourself and your future, but paying for college doesn’t have to be a painful process. Shorter University makes it stress-free for students to pay for college by offering affordable, competitive tuition rates and providing easy-to-use payment options for students.

Pay Online

Students who wish to pay online may do so through SCHOLAR. Shorter University accepts MasterCard, VISA and Discover.

1. Go to SCHOLAR.
2. Login using your Student ID and Password, then click “Pay My Bill” at the top of the page.
3. Select “Click here to make a payment.”
4. Select the Online Student Payment option.
5. Include what the payment is for in the Memo line.

Pay by Phone

Shorter University accepts payment by phone via credit card payments only. Contact the Business Office between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (706) 233-7638 to pay by phone. You may also reach the Business Office by fax at (706) 233-7892.

Pay by Mail

You may pay your tuition by mail with check or money order made payable to Shorter University. Please be sure to include your student ID and what the payment is for (application fee, tuition, etc.) in the memo line.

Mail payments to:

Shorter University
ATTN: Business Office
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165

Pay in Person

Students in the Rome, Georgia area may pay in person on campus. Visit the Business Office to pay in person. No appointment necessary.

Financial Aid

Shorter University believes that every student deserves a college education, regardless of financial standing. Visit our financial aid page to find out how you can apply for scholarships, grants and low-interest loans.

Student Payment Responsibilities

Online students are responsible for paying their student account in full by the last day of drop/add for each 8-week online session. Shorter University accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover transactions.

View Shorter University’s Academic Calendar

For more information, contact:

Charlotte Lentz
706-233-7313
clentz@shorter.edu

Shorter University
Business Office
315 Shorter Ave.
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: (706) 233-7638

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christ-centered, four-year liberal arts university committed to excellence in education. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review annually include Shorter on their lists of best Southeastern Colleges. The university offers traditional bachelor’s degrees in 40 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, associate’s, and master’s programs.