ACLAS accepts Western Union as a reliable global payment method, allowing students to pay tuition from nearly any country.

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a trusted third-party agent, Wenmei Niu to facilitate Western Union cash collection services for our valued customers.

This partnership ensures a seamless and efficient process for receiving payments or funds via Western Union, making transactions quicker, safer, and more convenient.

Our third-party agent is fully authorized and compliant with all relevant guidelines to manage Western Union cash collections. Please follow the guideline strictly to ensure the transaction is successful.

Things to Note:

• Please keep your tracking number (MTCN) and share it with us so we can both track your transfer.

• Please note that there might be an additional transfer fee charged by Western Union depends on different region.

• Please be patience and we will only proceed your course during business hours once we have successfully received your funds. (no working on public holidays, and weekends) 

To ensure a smooth transaction, please follow the steps below.

Step-by-Step Guide to Pay via Western Union:

Step 1: Select Western Union as Payment Method

• After registering for your program (MBA, DBA, or MCS), go to the payment page.

• Choose Western Union as your preferred payment method.

• Sign up or sign in with your email or username in official website of Western Union

Step 2: Prepare Your Payment Details

• Click “Send Money”

• In “Select your receiver’s country,” please select “China”

• In Receive amount, please select the amount of program fees. Please note that if you would like to do an installment, please follow the installment plan that is set by us.

Important Notes

• There will have an additional charge by Western Union in each transaction)

• We are not responsible for covering the transfer fee. Please ensure that the transfer fee is accounted for in your payment amount.

• Please ensure the currency is in USD. 

Step 3: Make the Payment

• Select “Cash Pick Up” for the receiver to collect the money

• Select the payment method based on your preference

• After selecting the payment method, click next, and start filling in the receiver’s information.

Step 4: Fill in the Receiver’s Information

• Please follow the guidelines strictly to ensure the information is correct.

• Please ensure the name is correct:

Receiver’s first name: Wenmei

Receiver’s surname/ last name: Niu

• In Receiver’s contact, in the email address section, please fill in: payment@aclas.college

• In Additional information, please fill in the following details:

Purpose of transaction: Education/ School Fee

Source of Funds: Savings

Next, you will need to provide additional information based on your current situation:

Step 4: Fill in the Additional Information

• Next, you will need to provide additional information based on your current situation:

Relationship to receiver: Purchaser/ Seller

Your Occupation & Annual Income: Please select based on your current situation

• Click “Continue”

Step 5: Review the Payment

• Then, you will be able to see the review before making the transaction.

• Check the details and click “continue” to make the payment.

Step 6: Make the Payment

• Next, you will be able to see the instructions to follow to make the transaction. If you have missed this page, you may view it again in the email you have signed up with Western Union.

Steps to Confirm Your Payment

1. Keep your payment receipt - make sure it includes the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number), sender’s full name, and the exact amount sent.

2. Enter the MTCN code in the payment page after selecting Western Union as the payment method during the process

• It is fine if you accidentally quit the page during the payment process, go to “My Orders” by clicking your profile icon to submit MTCN code

3. Upload a clear photo or screenshot of your Western Union receipt showing:

• MTCN number

• Sender’s full name

• Date of payment

• Amount sent

Submit to info@aclas.college and wait for verification between 3 to 5 business days.

How to Find the Payment Receipt (Western Union)

• Please share with us the receipt and also the MTCN tracking number to our email at info@aclas.college

• You will be able to receive this email from Western Union once you have successfully made the payment. Please copy the Tracking number (MTCN) for us to review.

• You may screenshot this page for us as reference purpose.

• To ensure the transaction is successful, you may share this receipt for us as a reference once you have received.

Important Notes:

• Allow 3–5 business days for verification after Western Union processes the payment.

• Please share a screenshot or download the receipt for us as reference.

• Western Union may charge a transfer fee depending on the country and payment amount. This fee is separate from tuition.

• Ensure that the recipient name and country match exactly with the provided instructions to avoid delays.

Third Party Payment Services

Authorized Payment Agents

To comply with U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) under 31 CFR Part 501, which affect countries including Iran, Somalia, and others, and to accommodate students from nations with strict foreign exchange controls (such as Egypt and Nigeria) or those excluded from SWIFT banking transactions, Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ACLAS) partners with a carefully selected network of officially authorized local payment agents.

Our authorized agents operate in multiple countries including China, Russia, Iraq, Somalia, and other regions where direct payment channels may be restricted or unavailable.

Agent Verification & Security

All authorized payment agents have:

• Completed formal registration with ACLAS

• Deposited substantial security bonds to guarantee service reliability and legitimacy

• Undergone comprehensive vetting processes

Regulatory Compliance

All remittances processed through our authorized agents are conducted in strict accordance with:

• International Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations

• Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards

• Applicable local and international banking laws

Important Payment Policies

Please note the following critical requirements:

• ACLAS does not accept Western Union payments directly from the students

• All tuition and fees must be paid and through our pre-authorized agents

• No payments should ever be sent directly to individual staff members or faculty

ACLAS remains firmly committed to providing inclusive and accessible global education while maintaining full compliance with all applicable legal, financial, and regulatory requirements. Our third-party payment system ensures that students worldwide can pursue their educational goals regardless of local banking restrictions or international sanctions.