How to Pay
There are several options for paying tuition.
Pay online through myTRU using PayMyTuition
Thompson Rivers University has partnered with PayMyTuition for domestic and international tuition payment options. Using PayMyTuition, you can make fast, simple and cost-effective tuition and fee payments.
- Log in to myTRU
- Select Make a Payment
Payments from within Canada
In your myTRU student portal you can access PayMyTuition to pay your tuition and fees from any Canadian bank. Please refer to the table below for a list of payment options and when you can expect to see your payment reflected in your myTRU account:
| Payment method | Estimated time for payment confirmation |
|---|---|
| Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) * | Immediately |
| Debit card** | Immediately |
| Online bill payment | 3 - 4 business days |
| Interac e-transfers | 1 business day |
* Credit card transactions incur a 2.5% convenience fee.
** Debit card transactions incur a 1.65% convenience fee.
To avoid paying the convenience fee, consider using fee-free alternatives like Interac e-transfer, online bill payment or cheque.
Notice: You are permitted to make up to three (3) credit card payments per day through the PayMyTuition portal.
If you attempt more than three credit card transactions in a single day, your subsequent payments will not be processed:
- You will have to wait 24 hours to make additional credit card payments
- Alternative methods of payment are available such as Interac e-transfer and online bill payment
- If needed, call the Finance office for more information 250-371-5646 (option 6)
Payments from outside of Canada
If you are an international student, you can pay your tuition and fees from any bank, in any country, in any currency at a better rate than bank exchange rates. International payment options through PayMyTuition, which is accessed through your myTRU student portal, include:
| Payment method | Estimated time for payment confirmation |
|---|---|
| Bank transfers | 2 - 10 business days * |
| Debit and Credit cards in your home currency | 2 - 3 business days |
| eWallet payments | 2 - 3 business days |
| Plus, other local options (if available) | 2 - 3 business days |
*Anticipated timelines vary depending on the country.
All students should be aware of specific payment deadlines. View our term specific deadlines
Step-by-step payment instructions (translated PDFs)
- Payment Step Arabic
- Payment Step Bernese German
- Payment Step Dutch
- Payment Step English
- Payment Step Farsi
- Payment Step French
- Payment Step German
- Payment Step Hindi
- Payment Step Japanese
- Payment Step Korean
- Payment Step Portuguese
- Payment Step Punjabi
- Payment Step Simplified Chinese
- Payment Step Spanish
- Payment Step Swedish
- Payment Step Traditional Chinese
- Payment Step Turkish
- Payment Step Vietnamese
Adding an authorized user to PayMyTuition
You can also add someone else to pay on your behalf, even if they are in another country, without sharing your personal details. By adding an authorized user to your PayMyTuition account, another person can make an electronic payment directly to your account. Instructions are here: How to Add an Authorized User
Cheque payments
Drop off cheques at the Registrar’s Office (Old Main), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or mail to:
Financial Services
805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8
Note: Please ensure cheques include the student’s T-ID and full name.
Need payment help?
Email: financehelp@tru.ca
Call: 250-371-5646 (option 6)
Book a virtual appointment.
Additional information on PayMyTuition
- How to Make a Payment
- How to Add an Authorized User
- Download instructions
- PayMyTuition's Rate Guarantee
- Frequently Asked Questions
PayMyTuition Customer Support
Call 1-855-663-6839 (toll-free) or through one of their local country contact numbers. You can also reach PayMyTuition Support at support@paymytuition.com or through their support page.
No matter what time zone you're in, you will have a dedicated customer support team available to you through live chat, email and phone to answer any of your questions and help you make your payment.
