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PayPal, Venmo Let Students Pay Tuition at More Schools

8/19/2026

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PayPal and Venmo announced on August 19, 2026 that students can pay tuition via their apps.
The integration links Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet, allowing balances, bank accounts or credit cards.
Live pilots at Bellarmine, Butler, Kansas State and Michigan State will expand to more schools.
PYMNTS reported 71% would pay sooner, three-quarters feel stress and 21% lack convenient options.

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PayPal and Venmo announced on August 19, 2026 that students can pay tuition via their apps.
The integration links Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet, allowing balances, bank accounts or credit cards.
Live pilots at Bellarmine, Butler, Kansas State and Michigan State will expand to more schools.
PYMNTS reported 71% would pay sooner, three-quarters feel stress and 21% lack convenient options.