Features of ECSI Monthly Payment Plan

							Features of ECSI Monthly Payment Plan
    •   Monthly payments instead of one lump sum payment each semester
    •   Low cost enrollment fee
    •   Convenient on-line account access
    •   Electronic bill, payment, and automatic bank draft options

Easy-to-Use
Any parent, guardian or student is eligible for this plan. By joining the Monthly Payment Plan you are
able to pay your expenses on a monthly schedule instead of one lump sum each semester. Upon
receipt of your application and fee, ECSI will automatically establish your account and notify the
University of Northern Iowa of your participation in the plan.

ECSI offers monthly automatic deductions from a personal bank account (ACH), electronic bills sent to
you via email, and online and credit card payments. If you are interested in one of these payment
options you can visit the ECSI website at www.ecsi.net for more details. You can also indicate your
preference for one of these options on the ECSI application.



Monthly Payment Planner (Use this worksheet to determine your Monthly Payment Amount)
1. Enter estimated annual expenses due UNI*

        Tuition/Fees, Room, Meal Plan             $ __________

        (See www.uni.edu/tuition for amounts)

2. Enter estimated annual funds available

        Scholarship, Grants, Student Loans,
        Parent Loans, Savings for College, etc. -$ ___________

3. Subtract funds available from expenses to
       determine net amount due UNI          =$ ____________ Your Annual Payment Plan Amount

4. Divide your Annual Payment Plan Amount
    by the number of monthly payments in
    your plan (10, 11, or12)              =$ _____________ Your Monthly Payment Amount



*       Additional expenses not covered through this plan are books & supplies, transportation, and personal
        expenses.
Simple Payment Schedule
As a plan participant you make equal monthly payments beginning as early as May 1. Please note that
payments are due on the first of every month. Accounts with payments not received by the first of the
month may be subject to account termination. If your account is closed, you are required to pay all
university charges directly to the University of Northern Iowa.

ECSI provides a detailed status of your account to the University of Northern Iowa each month. Please
refer to the following tables for payment schedule options:



               12 Monthly Payments due the 1st of each month May 1st to April 1st
If you enroll….                # of Required Payments at       Next Payment Due
                               Enrollment
          By April 25                          0                           May 1
        April 26 – May 25                      1                           June 1
        May 26 – June 25                       2                           July 1


              11 Monthly Payments due the 1st of each month June 1st to April 1st
If you enroll….               # of Required Payments at        Next Payment Due
                              Enrollment
           By May 25                          0                            June 1
        May 26 – June 25                      1                            July 1
        June 26 – July 25                     2                           August 1


               10 Monthly Payments due the 1st of each month July 1st to April 1st
If you enroll….                # of Required Payments at        Next Payment Due
                               Enrollment
            By June 25                        0                              July 1
        June 26 – July 25                     1                             August 1
       July 26 – August 25                    2                           September 1


How to Enroll
To enroll online, go to www.ecsi.net and click on “Login: Students.” Under the Tuition Payment Plan
tab click on “Apply for Monthly Tuition Payment Plan.” Under the Participating Institutions tab select
“University of Northern Iowa” and click on the on-line application. If you do not have internet access,
or prefer to complete a paper version of the application, please call ECSI at 1-866-927-1438.

Once you are enrolled in the plan, you will receive an e-mail from ECSI. ECSI will notify you
electronically or mail you monthly bills on the fifteenth of the month and payments are due on the 1st
of the following month.
How to make payment to ECSI
You can pay by credit card, automatic debit (ACH) online, or by mail. Please note: with each payment
by credit card a convenience fee will be charged to your credit card. To pay by credit card or to arrange
for automatic debit, call an ECSI customer service representative toll-free 1-866-927-1438, or go to
their web site at www.ecsi.net.

To pay by mail, send your payment to:

ECSI
181 Montour Run Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108-9408


Questions?
If you have any Monthly Payment Plan questions, please call ECSI at 1-866-927-1438. They will
receive your application, send your Monthly Payment Plan bill, and receive payments for credit to your
account.




About ECSI     (Educational Computer Systems, Inc.)

Since inception in 1972, ECSI has established itself as the Industry Leader by being the most
responsive, stable, and cost effective company in the Student Loan Management Industry. More than
600 Colleges and Universities across the country participate in ECSI services. This superior technology,
custom-designed solutions and world class customer service are evidence that 36+ years of continuous
ownership fulfills a promise of unparalleled quality and reliability. ECSI provides the most innovative,
efficient and well-supported solutions in Higher Education.

www.ecsi.net 1-866-927-1438