Sometimes, your school may require that you make a down payment on your tuition through Fortify before you can proceed with financing. Here’s what to expect:
About the down payment
When you apply for financing through Fortify, you’ll be able to clearly see if your school requires you to pay a down payment through Fortify, before you sign any financing agreements.
If a down payment is required from you, it will be the very last step in your application process before you sign your agreement. You'll only need to make this down payment to your school after you’ve been approved for financing, verified your identity, and after your school has confirmed your enrollment and financing details.
How your down payment works
There are a few important things to know:
Your down payment will be paid directly to your school, not to Fortify. Fortify processes the down payment for your school, but your funds are sent directly to your school via a payment processor such as Stripe or Finix.
You will not be charged fees when you pay your down payment. If you have a $500 down payment, $500 will be deducted from your account, and $500 will be applied towards your tuition.
The financing agreement you have after you make your down payment will cover any remaining tuition that you still have to pay, as well as any origination fees or other fees that may be assessed.
Making your down payment
To make your down payment, if one is required, start by going to your Fortify application at https://apply.fortifyedu.com/application, where you might see a prompt on your screen if your school requires a down payment.
When you click pay, you’ll be redirected to a third-party payment processor, where you can enter your credit card or bank information and submit your payment. Your information will be processed and stored securely, and Fortify does not store your credit card information.
What if I can’t make my down payment?
Making a down payment is a requirement established by your school. If you’re unsure about whether you can make your down payment, please reach out to your school and see if alternative options are available.
Please note that these options are entirely at the discretion of the school. Fortify will need your school’s permission to make any adjustments to the amount.
For any specific questions regarding your down payment or your financing terms, you can always reach out to Fortify's customer service or to your educational institution's financial aid office for assistance.