Parents may take advantage of BorrowSmart Affordability Planning & Counseling over the phone or via the Tuition Management Systems (TMS) website. TMS Education Payment Counselors can help you decide which program or combination of programs will best limit the amount you borrow while maximizing the interest-free payment you make each month.
A customized calculator is available on the web as a powerful tool to help families develop an ideal financing plan. Go to our Payment Plan Information Page for more information about the Tuition Payment Plan and BorrowSmart Affordability Planning & Counseling to determine your ideal financing plan.
Whether you need a payment plan, a loan, a combination, or want to learn more about the differences between each loan and payment plan option, please investigate them by visiting our Student, Parent and Alternative Loan page or by contacting Tuition Management Systems directly at 888-251-3533.
If you need assistance to determine what will work best for you, Tuition Management Systems will help you find your family's ultimate payment solution with free, friendly and objective education payment counseling. Using the best combination of these resources with current income and savings is the focus of the Carnegie Mellon Financing Plan. We hope you find these strategies and information helpful in determining what works best for you. We look forward to helping you afford a Carnegie Mellon education.