Technology
How to Check Your Redbird Card Balance
Last modified 4/15/2026
- Log in to the My Illinois State portal via Central Login.
- For more information about Central Login at ISU, please refer to: Central Login
- Select the Student tab
- Select Redbird Card under the Finances heading
- Your balance(s) will be displayed
Please be aware that some students have more than one account. Your balance may also be viewed at the cash-to-card machines or obtained from the Redbird Card Office in the Bone Student Center.
Note:
Print allowance balances cannot be viewed by Redbird Card Office. Please view those at My Print Center
Video Resources
The following are links to other videos that demonstrate or describe features in the My Illinois State portal:
- Access Your Student Center
- My Illinois State portal Finances Tab
- My Illinois State portal To Do List, Tasks, and Holds
- The Manage Classes Page
- The My Academics Tab at My Illinois State portal
- What is the My Illinois State portal
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Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:
- Phone: (309) 438-4357
- Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
- Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
- Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat
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