Proxy & Authorized Payer

Why the Change?

Starting 12-8, to improve security and protect sensitive student information, SIUC has separated information access from payment access, as the payment access will now require multi-factor authentication (MFA). Students must now authorize users in two different systems to provide full access to their account details and payment options.

Visit the FAQ section below for more common questions

Understanding the Two Systems

Banner Proxy

Information Access

View billing statement
Discuss account with Bursar staff
Access IRS 1098-T Tax Forms
View account detail
View specific charge details
CANNOT make online payments

Go to SalukiNet (Proxy)

Nelnet Authorized Payer

Payment Access

View real-time account balances
Make online payments
Set up monthly payment plans
CANNOT discuss account with University offices including Bursar
CANNOT view account detail or billing statements

Nelnet Access

Setup Instructions for Students

1) Set up Banner Proxy

Log in to SalukiNet.
Search for "Proxy User Management" or navigate to the student Records tab or click this button.Proxy Management
Click "Add Proxy" and enter the proxy's name and email address.
Enter passphrase and click the "Email Passphrase" link. Proxies should provide the passphrase to university staff for verification.
Select the specific information pages you wish to authorize them to access (e.g., Account Summary, Financial Aid).

Note: Proxies will receive an email with a temporary password to setup their account. Proxies will access the account using the Proxy Access Task in Salukinet

2) Set up Nelnet Authorized Payer

Log into SalukiNet and launch the Bursar Payment Portal task above or click this button.Nelnet
Student will select "Authorized Payers" from the selections on the left side.
Click "Add New" and enter the payer's name and email address.

Important: The Authorized Payer (AP) will receive an email from Nelnet Campus Commerce with their login credentials. AP will access the payment portal through the Authorized Payer Access task in Salukinet.

Authorized Payer FAQ

Quick Summary: What’s the difference between the two systems?

System	Purpose	Can Do	Cannot Do
Banner Proxy	Information Access	View statements, view 1098-T; discuss account with Bursar	Make payments or payment plans
Nelnet Authorized Payer	Payment access	Make payments, set up payment plans, view real-time balance	View account details or statements; discuss account with University offices

How do I set up Authorized Payer access for more than one student using the same email address?

Two options- The authorized payer can use 2 different email addresses or use the same
email address but create 2 separate usernames.
If the same email address is used, you must create a separate username for each student’s Authorized Payer account. This is required for security, since each username is tied to one student’s financial information.
How it works:
• Each student sends an Authorized Payer invitation to the same email.
• When you click “Register” in the second student’s invitation email, you’ll see a
message stating that the email is already associated with an account.
• Select “Create Account” (not “Log In”).
• You will then create a new username specifically for that student’s account.
You will end up with separate usernames (logins) for each student, even though the email address is the same.

What if the authorized payer didn’t receive the setup email or it has expired?

The link can be re-sent by the student, or you can call the Bursar Office and we can re-send the link if the student has completed the initial setup.

What if the authorized payer password needs to be reset?

If the access is active, a password reset link can be sent to the payer by the student by going to ‘Authorized Payers’ in the Bursar Payment Portal and then click ‘Reset Password’ by the payer’s name. A payer can also call the Bursar Office and our office can send a reset password link.