How can I obtain frequent flier points paying tuition if the college does not accept credit cards?

Question

My college does not accept credit card payments. I would like to earn frequent flier points to travel home at holidays by earning points somehow when i pay tuition. Is there any way to do this? We have multiple frequent flier credit cards.

My college does not accept credit card payments. I would like to earn frequent flier points to travel home at holidays by earning points somehow when i pay tuition. Is there any way to do this? We have multiple frequent flier credit cards. Can a cash advnce provide points on any card?

Answer 1

Change schools to one that takes credit cards?

Answer 2

You can't. The college won't accept the cards for payment. They don't have to have to pay back 2-3% of the amount to the credit card company.

Answer 3

I dont exactly know how your particular credit card credits points, but have you tried paying yourself via paypal, then transfering the money from paypal to your bank account and then paying the college from your bank account? I know it sounds strange, but if you have a paypal account, request money and send it to another email that you have. Then click on that link, pay yourself. This takes the money from teh credit card and puts it on your paypal account and then you have take that money to your bank account. You will loose about 2-3% for the paypal charges and I dont know how the credit card accepts those charges for points. But its worth a shot. Plus if you get a paypal debit card, you have instant access at an atm for the paypal balance of money.

Answer 4

You can't, at least with that school. Switch to a school that accepts cards; that's your only option.