Frequently Asked Questions

Check the semester Schedule of Classes, or go to the Bursar's Office Dates & Deadlines page.

The Bursar's Office sends account summaries monthly, except for August and January. If you increase units, you may not receive an account summary before it is due. You should verify your account balance each time you change your registration by checking Student Link. Late fees apply to unpaid tuition whether or not you have been notified.

You do not need to have an account summary available to make your payment. Detailed payment policies and payment options are available on our website. Please make sure your billing address is correct in Student Link. If you register or increase in units once the semester begins, you will NOT receive an account summary prior to the 21st day of the semester. Your account must be paid by the 21st day of the semester to avoid the $250.00 Census Date Late Charge. You should verify your account balance each time you change your registration by checking Student Link. Late fees apply to unpaid tuition whether or not you have been notified.

Outstanding balances will generate a monthly account summary. If the balance is for registration into a course, and for any reason you will not be attending, you must drop or withdraw prior to the first day of the semester. Please remember that you are financially and academically responsible for your enrollment. Go to Student Link to verify enrollment, drop or add classes, check your account balance, or pay by checking, savings, American Express, Mastercard or Visa.

• It is important to identify the origin of the charge first. Various departments across campus may place charges on your student account. Go to our Dispute Information page for a list of the most common departments that place charges on student accounts. The Bursar's Office is unable to provide details regarding another department's charges, nor can we adjust, correct, or remove these charges. You must contact the issuing department with any questions or disputes concerning their charge.
• The Bursar's Office can only assist you with inquiries regarding tuition and late charges.

The Residency Classicication Office may not have your residency status or your lawful U.S. presence on record. You must contact the Residency Classification Office to verify, change or update your status. The Bursar's Office does not set or determine residency.

Yes. Current benefits eligible faculty/staff members, as well as their spouses and dependents, can receive a Qualified Tuition Reduction each semester. Just submit a QTR Form to the UA Human Resources Office for approval prior to each semester/session that you enroll. Go to our QTR Information page for details.

• To change or update your address(es) online, go to Student Link and select Personal, then Addresses. Account Summaries are mailed to your Billing address. Refunds are mailed to your Local address.
• To change or update your address(es) in person, go to the Registrar's Office, Administration Building Room 210.
• For audit reasons, the Bursar's Office may not update student addresses.

You can view your current Account Balance on Student Link. Log in, click on Financial, then Account Balance.

You can view all of the activity on your account on Student Link. From the Account Balance screen, select "This year's transactions" or "Last year's transactions" from the list and press the "View" button. Contact the Bursar's Office directly for records prior to last year.

A CHECK MAILED is a check sent to you by U.S. Mail from the Bursar's Office. This occurred because you had a credit balance on your student Bursar account (from financial aid, overpayment, or some other form of credit), and the residual funds were delivered to you by Web Refund or per your Refund Request. It appears as a debit on your account in order to zero out the credit balance; it is not a fee. Checks are mailed to the Local/Dorm address on file for the student. If no Local/Dorm address is on file, it will default to the Permanent address.

An ACH TRANSFER is an electronic transfer of funds sent to your bank account from the Bursar's Office. This occurred because you had a credit balance on your student Bursar account (from financial aid, overpayment, or some other form of credit), and the residual funds were delivered to you by Web Refund or per your Refund Request. It appears as a debit on your account in order to zero out the credit balance; it is not a fee.

The"CR"in the Amount Due area of your Account Summary means that this is a credit balance on your student account. Refer to our Refund Information to see how you may obtain this credit balance.

This charge is assessed monthly to accounts with any past due balance. Charges will be assessed at a $2 or 1.5% of the past due balance, whichever is greater. University services will be withheld until the account is paid in full. If further action is warranted, you will be responsible for all collection costs and legal fees. Refer to the policies concerning Past-Due Debt for more information.

The TECH, ASA, REC BOND, AFAT, KAMP, and REC CTR fees are mandatory fees that all students pay each semester in addition to tuition. Click on the fee names for an explanation of each.

Go to our Tuition Rates web page, select your semester, college/program, and fee rate.

Refer to Payment Policies and Payment Options. Dates & Deadlines will vary each semester. Be sure to check dates prior to the start of each semester or session.

Yes, The University of Arizona offers a Tuition Payment Plan for the Fall and Spring semesters only. To enroll, go to Student Link and select Financial. The payment plan is for tuition only. All other encumbrances are due as they are incurred.

Pay any past due amounts on Student Link. If this brings your balance to zero the hold will be removed automatically. If you still have a balance not yet due, you will need to contact the Bursar's Office to have the hold removed.

Go to Student Link Web Refund, or Request a Refund from the Bursar's Office directly.

Look for any credit or debit card payments made on your student account within the last 60 days. These payments will be refunded back to the credit/debit card, per our credit card merchant agreement. If you have not made any credit or debit card payments in the last 60 days, please contact the Bursar's Office.

Go to the Office of Student Financial Aid website.

• Grants, loans, scholarships, stipends, and waivers will begin posting to student accounts within 10 days prior to the first day of the semester, if they have been received by the University and provided you have met all financial aid disbursement requirements.
• Once your aid posts to your account, any balance due will be deducted.
• If your aid was greater than your balance due, the residual funds will be delivered to you by check or electronically to your bank account. To select your delivery method, go to Student Link and select Web Refund.

To verify awards, your award status, awards not appearing on your account, or other questions concerning the financial aid process, log into Student Link and view your Financial Aid Status. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid if you need furthar assistance.

• No, not if you have enough financial aid coming in to cover all of your tuition. If your financial aid is not reflected on your account, go to Student Link, select Financial, then Account Balance to verify that your tuition has been deferred pending the arrival of your financial aid. If your tuition is deferred, you will see a message on the left side of the page.
• If you are expecting financial aid and you don't have a tuition deferment or if you have other questions, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
• If your aid will not cover all your charges, the portion you are to pay must be received and applied to your account no later than the semester due date.
• If your account is not paid in full by the 21st day of the semester (even if your tuition has been deferred), all appropriate late charges will apply. For due date information, see Dates & Deadlines.

Check your Account Balance in Student Link and VIEW THIS YEAR'S TRANSACTIONS to see if your financial aid has been applied to your student Bursar Account. A debit with the description "ACH TRANSFER" means that we have transferred your funds to your bank account. (Normally, it will take 2-3 business days for this money to appear in your bank account.) A debit with the description "CHECK MAILED " means that we mailed a check to you. (If you do not receive it within 15 days, see Reissuing Checks .) If your financial aid has not been applied to your student account, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

If you are a Teaching Assistant or a Research Assistant, and your department covers your health insurance, the correct paperwork must be on file with the Graduate College before the charge can be reversed. Please check with your issuing department.

The remissions will be applied to accounts approximately three weeks after the start of classes, or at the time that your hire is complete if hired later in the semester. For more information, refer to the Graduate Assistantships and Associateships Hiring Manual

On page 4 of your NOA (Notice of Appointment) there is a chart that shows you how much to subtract from your balance, based on your FTE and number of units you are registered for. Contact the Graduate College if you need further assistance.