International Sponsors

Some International students (e.g., F and J visa status) may have a sponsor organization in their home country or elsewhere that has agreed to pay all or part of their expenses at NDSU. In these instances, NDSU will bill the sponsor on behalf of the student and can send an invoice to the sponsor. However, to do so, NDSU must receive written authorization in advance of the start of the semester and, to maintain this arrangement, the sponsor must make payment in a timely manner.

Student Responsibility – How to Submit a Financial Guarantee

By the first day of classes each semester, students must submit an updated Financial Guarantee document to Customer Account Services. This form is your request to NDSU to bill the international sponsor on your behalf.

1. Log in to Campus Connection.
2. Click on the NDSU eForms tile.
3. In the left menu under Customer Account Services, click on the Third-Party Billing form.

Late forms will postpone the billing process and likely result in registration delays. The sponsor must provide proof of the pending payment (e.g., check date, amount, and/or tracking number) before any registration exceptions may be considered. Exceptions are at the sole discretion of Customer Account Services.

Billing Process

• The invoice for payment will be sent to the sponsor approximately two weeks after the start of the semester.
• Invoices are sent via email.
• Payment must be made in timely manner: Payment in full is due six weeks after issuance of invoice.
• Funds may be transferred to NDSU using our international payment service. NDSU does not release banking information (e.g., account number, routing number).
• Failure to make payment in a timely manner will result in the student not being allowed to enroll in subsequent semesters. To request an exception, the sponsor must provide proof of the pending payment (e.g., check date, amount, and/or tracking number) before any registration exceptions may be considered. Exceptions are at the sole discretion of Customer Account Services. Students in F or J visa status, immigration status issues may arise if a student is not registered for classes at the start of the semester.
• Diplomas and transcripts can be delayed due to unpaid account balances as well.