529 Plan

If you’re using a 529 college savings plan to pay for your education, there are multiple options for submitted payment to Indiana University:

Digital ACH Distribution - Recommended 

Many 529 plans now offer a digital distribution option, allowing funds to be sent directly to IU via electronic ACH. This method is faster, offers real-time tracking, and improves transparency. When requesting a withdrawal, check with your plan administrator to see if this option is available. 

Send Funds Directly to You

If your plan is unable to send the funds via electronic ACH to IU, your plan provider should send the funds directly to you. Once you receive the funds, you can make a payment online using our eCheck option.

Mailed Check from 529 Plan Provider

If your 529 college savings plan cannot send funds via the first two methods, they can mail a check to us. Be sure to allow up to four weeks to process and post mailed in payments.

Instruct your plan provider to make the check payable to Indiana University and to include your first and last names and your 10-digit university ID number. Have them mail your check to: