Financing Options

Financing Options for Personal Purchases

The Oberlin Technology Store does not finance computer purchases. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Obie Dollars, personal check, money order, bank and cashier's checks as valid forms of payment. We do not accept cash, American Express or other credit cards not mentioned above. Money orders and checks must be for the exact amount of the purchase (including tax).

Purchases may be charged to a student’s term bill by sending a written request to student.accounts@oberlin.edu; charges must be payed off by the end of the semester. For need-based students, other financing options may be negotiated via the Financial Aid office at financial.aid@oberlin.edu. For both, you must send the student’s T number and an estimate invoice obtained by contacting us at cstore@oberlin.edu. You can place your order with us before contacting these offices; if your financing request is denied you may cancel your order by sending us a copy of the denial.

Do you want your student to use your credit card?
You must send us a Credit Card Authorization form if your son or daughter will be making a purchase at The Oberlin Technology Store using your card.

The form is available as a PDF file (Adobe Reader or other PDF reader needed), or as an HTML web page.

This form is intended only for purchases made at the Oberlin College Technology Store.

Special Options for Faculty and Staff of Oberlin College
Faculty and Staff of Oberlin College can also apply for a loan through The Ohio Educational Credit Union. They can be reached via phone at (440) 775-0037, or visit their 22 E. College Street location.

Financing through The Ohio Educational Credit Union allows your monthly payment to be taken directly out of your direct deposit Oberlin College paycheck. The OECU does not offer these kinds of loans for students, though other options may be available.