How to Make Payments

·        Go to wtamu.edu and select Buff Connect

·        Log in and then select Buff Advisor

·        Select student finance and then select “Make Payment/Payment Plan”

·        Select the blue “Continue to Payment Center” button (this is new as of May 2023)

·        From here you can Enroll in Payment Plan or Make Payment   

E-Check - we strongly encourage check payments to be made by web on Buff Adisor. Payment can be made by entering routing & account numbers and choosing the appropriate account type (checking or savings).

Credit and Debit Card - (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) are only available through the TouchNed PayPath Portal, which has been certified PCI compliant to ensure the security of students' and authorised users' financial information, with a minimum fee of 3$. You will be told the fee amount and asked to agree to the rfee prior to completeing the transaction online.

Check issued through invest fund banker - The payment MUST have the student's name, ID number and purpose of payment on the check. Account holder should provide financial institution with a copy of the student's billing statement for the current semester so that a check can be issued to West Texas A&M University. Please request funds from your financial advisor or institution at least 3 weeks prior to the payment deadline to ensure check is received prior to the due date.

Please be advised that post-marked payments do not meet payment deadline requirements and will not excuse students from late fees. PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED BY SEMESTER PAYMENT DEADLINES WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND COULD RESULT IN LATE FEES OR OTHER PENALTIES.

Check, cashier check or money order in lieu of cash - must have the student's name, ID number, and term on the check. Personal checks must also have the check writer's driver's license and state of issue written on the check.

We strongly encourage students paying by personal check to utilize the payment by e-check via the web method as the payment will post immediately and there is no risk of the check being lost or delayed.

Please be advised that post-marked payments do not meet payment deadline requirements and will not excuse students from late fees.

All payments must have the student's name, ID number, and term on the check. Personal checks must also have the check writer's driver's license and state of issue written on the check.

Benefits of paying with TransferMate include:

• Peace of mind that your payment will be received in full and on time
• Rates are held for 48 hours, so you have complete visibility of the amount you will pay

• No need to worry about exchange rates fluctuations
• 24-7 multilingual customer support

How to pay your tuition with TransferMate:

1. Log in to your student account in Buff Connect and select Buff Advisor.
2. Click on Student Finance and then Make a Payment/Payment Plan
3. Select Continue to Payment Center (Blue Link)
4. Select TransferMate Intl in the payment option drop down
5. Select the country of payment and complete the payer details.
6. Make your payment using the provided instructions.
7. Relax! Your payment will post to your student account.