Detailed guidance on payment methods
Instructions for paying student bills by cash, check, or money order (including 529 plans) and additional details regarding payment card (credit card) payments and payment plans.
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Quick links
To view and pay a student bill online you must have an active account in UR Student.
Third Party login
UR Flywire portal
ACH (eCheck)
All online payments are made through UR Student. To pay by ACH (eCheck), setup your “Payment Elections” in UR Student. Once you have completed the payment elections follow the steps for viewing and paying your bill to complete the payment.
Mastercard, Visa, or Discover payment cards
Only payment cards with the Visa, Mastercard or Discover logos are accepted.
Visa, Mastercard and Discover payments can only be made online through UR Student. We cannot accept payment card payments via mail, phone, or in person.
There is an additional non-refundable service fee for payments made by payment card (see service fee rates below). The service fee will be displayed on screen and assessed when payment is submitted. You are encouraged to use ACH to avoid the service fee.
The University of Rochester has contracted with Transact Campus, Inc. to securely process payments by payment card and this fee is collected by Transact Campus, Inc. not by the University of Rochester. The University of Rochester does not receive any part of the service fee and cannot waive it and cannot refund it. The service fee is not posted on the student account because it is not charged by the University of Rochester.
Service Charges as a Percentage of Payment Amount* (until further notice)
| COUNTRY | RATE for PAYMENT AMOUNT | RATE for PAYMENT AMOUNT | RATE for PAYMENT AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 - $20.00 | $20.01 - $102.99 | $103 and up | |
| U.S. based card rates | 2.95% | $3.00 | 2.95% |
| Non-U.S. based card rates | 4.25% | $3.00 | 4.25% |
*Amounts shown are approximate. Actual service amount shown when submitting payment supersedes any amounts or percentages shown here.
Using Mastercard or Discover
If you pay by MasterCard or Discover, one transaction will appear on your bank card statement for the total paid (student account payment plus service fee).
Using Visa
If you pay by Visa, two transactions will appear on your bank card statement (one for your student account payment and one for the service fee).
For tax purposes, keep your payment receipts. Payment card statements may include the service charge.
If your payment is denied, please contact your payment card’s customer service to determine the reason for the denial. If for any reason you are unsure if a payment card payment was successful, please do not submit a second payment until you have confirmed that the first attempt failed. We cannot be responsible for payments submitted multiple times or the service fee that may be assessed as a result.
Paper check or money order (including 529 plans)
Paper checks and money orders (including 529 plans) must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Checks should be made payable to “University of Rochester” and the student ID number should be noted on the check.
Payments sent via U.S. Mail or Express Service should be addressed to:
University of Rochester
Office of the Bursar
330 Meliora Hall
Box 270037
Rochester, NY 14627
These payments can also be made in person at the Bursar’s Office window at 330 Meliora Hall during normal business hours which are:
Information Window Hours:
M-F 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Postdated checks cannot be held for deposit. A returned check charge of $20.00 will be charged when a check presented for payment is not honored by the bank.
Cash
Payments in cash must be in U.S. currency. You may pay in person at the Bursar’s Office window at 330 Meliora Hall during normal business hours.
Information Window Hours
M-F 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Due to very limited parking near Meliora Hall and the possibility of arriving while our window is not open, we strongly recommend sending payments by mail or paying by ACH (eCheck) in UR Student.
Payments in a foreign currency
International students may pay in a foreign currency using our international payment partner ‘Flywire’.
For more information, please see the
Payment plans
The University offers a monthly payment plan option for matriculated students which consists of monthly payments for each semester. An administrative fee will be charged to your student account each semester when this plan is chosen. Payment plans are not available to non-matriculated students.
For additional information, please see the
Related offices and departments
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE DEPARTMENTS