529 College Savings Plan

To pay tuition or fees directly to the University of San Francisco (USF) using a 529 college savings plan, you may request a distribution through one of the following options:

  1. Electronic payment (ACH)
    Many 529 College Savings Plans now offer a digital distribution option (electronic ACH), which saves time and improves transparency with real-time payment tracking. When requesting a withdrawal from your plan, check with your plan administrator to see if a digital distribution option is available.

  2. Paper check
    If your 529 plan does not offer an electronic distribution option, you may request a paper check from your plan administrator. The check should be made payable to University of San Francisco and mailed directly to:

    University of San Francisco (USF)
    Attn: Student Accounts
    2130 Fulton Street, LM 339
    San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

Please include the student’s full name and USF student ID number with every payment transaction to ensure the payment can be properly identified and applied to the student’s account. 

 

How to Send a Payment From Your 529 Plan

Please note that there may be more or different steps to take depending on your 529 plan provider.

  • Login to your 529 account through your plan provider.
  • Select the option to request a distribution.
  • Select the option to deliver funds directly to your school.
  • Search for University of San Francisco (it is crucial that you double check that you have selected the correct university).
  • Select the method of delivery.
    • If available, it is recommended to use electronic payment as it is faster and more secure.
  • Enter student information.
  • Review and submit payment.

For questions regarding your 529 payment, please reach out to your 529 plan provider directly.