Axe ’Em, Jacks!
SFA is excited to partner with Backpack to process outside scholarship payments. Outside scholarships are funded by organizations or individuals other than their parents/guardians (e.g., church, school, civic club) to an SFA student.
Paper checks can introduce delays, errors, and added manual work. To avoid any issues, we ask that you use Backpack to submit scholarship payments electronically. Submit payments and get further instructions in the Backpack portal.
Backpack Scholarship Submission Portal
The processing form for outside scholarships must be completed and submitted with the scholarship check. Student ID is required for submission.
Need assistance?
If your organization has questions, please contact support@backpackpay.com.
Check payments
As SFA transitions to the new online scholarship portal, checks will still be accepted by mail or in person for fall 2026.
The processing form for outside scholarships must be completed and submitted with the scholarship check. Student ID is required for submission.
Make checks payable to Stephen F. Austin State University or SFASU. Checks must be mailed to:
Student Business Services
Attn: Outside Scholarships
P.O. Box 13053, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Courier delivery address (including FedEx, UPS, USPS overnight mail):
Student Business Services
2102 N. Alumni Drive
Austin Building, Room 204
Nacogdoches, Texas 75965